I am an Artist

If you are looking for art project ideas then look no further than this fabulous site which has simple illustrated instructions and videos especially for primary aged children. Ideas for teachers too.

S-Cool! - A Level Art

This revision site from S-Cool covers the main principles of most syllabuses. Check your own to see which elements you need. The work of numerous artists are featured and discussed here.

Artists A to Z

A delightful site where you can view a selection famous paintings in detail on exhibition at the National Gallery thanks to a clever tool which allows you to zoom closely without leaving your home or classroom.

Malleable Materials

Brilliant inspirational video clips featuring clay work in the primary classroom. Super if you are looking for ideas. Pupils create and finish a Victorian clay head. Good follow up to portrait work.

3D Construction

A video of a teacher working with primary pupils to make 3D constructions based on the work of Andy Goldsworthy. Great if you are looking for inspiration a class activity.

Make a Mother's Day Card

Here's an idea for a fun and easy Mother's Day card that the kids will love to make and they can personalise too!

BBC Teach

BBC Teach features more than 1500 video clips from across 22 subjects to support teachers around the UK - completely free.

Mothers' Day Tulip Card

Try this easy to make Mothers' Day card.

The Artist's Toolkit

Explore the tools like line, colour, shape, balance, space that artists use to create works of art in this great site. Each section has an animated demonstration and examples of the concepts in works of art. Then you can try your own composition.

Circles in Pictures

In this activity you can explore the use of circles in pictures. Look at a picture based on the work of the artist Kandinsky and make your own circles using a colour palette and tool bar. Can be used on an interactive whiteboard.