Cultural art lessons

Traditional Mexican Papel Picado is a craft that features colorful paper sheets with intricate cut-out details. This is a great free choice activity or a

I need to get some class samples done for a Mola class I am leading next month: You can follow along while I create the horse: Molas consist of layers... Authentic Molas use the reverse appliqué method... In this 3 hour class we will use the fusible appliqué method This technique involves filling all the available space The horse shape is filled in... now to fill in the background area I am working with pre-fused fabrics and placing them on black felt I decided to use up the scrap fabrics…

I created this culture jars art lesson for an Art and World Cultures class, and continue to use it in art classes because it is so well received. The word

How can you make learning about art and culture fun for your kids (and yourself)? Teaching kids art isn't as difficult as it may seem. Traveling with kids can be fun and a great learning experience. Read on to learn how to teach kids art and culture as you travel.

UNESCO has declared 18 November as the International Day of Islamic Art, which means it's perfect for these Islamic Art Projects for kids!

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Molas are cloth panels that form part of a blouse for the Kuna women of Panama. This lesson teaches children how to create paper cut molas with only a few

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Wow these paper molas really extended my students. After showing the students real molas we practised making small ones based on traditional designs of the Kuna culture with the influences of the modern world. Mola art developed when Kuna women of the San Blas Islands in Panama had access to bright colour fabrics. How to make. Colored card Use primary and secondary to create Complementary colour schemes. Glue sticks, Images of traditional designs. Scissors. Step one students draw or trace…

During Hispanic Heritage month learn about traditional Amate painting style on tree bark by doing a version with kids with crumpled bags.