Art Attack Day / Educator-Led Drawing Lesson
Educator-Led Drawing Lesson
An educator with art skills runs a relaxed step-by-step drawing or painting lesson, sharing their talent and teaching new techniques.
How to run it
- Invite an educator with art skills to choose a subject.
- Set up paper, pencils and paints.
- Demonstrate one step at a time.
- Children follow along and add their own style.
- Share results and celebrate different interpretations.
You will need
- paper
- pencils
- erasers
- paints
Make it easier or harderUse simple shapes for younger children; older children can try shading or perspective.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 4, Outcome 2Children learn from an educator's skills and build confidence in their art.
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