Printmaking Lessons
We hope you get inspired by these amazing lessons based on the work of Northwest Artists! Once you find a lesson you like, click on the button to download the plan as a PDF. If you have any questions, suggestions, or would like help adapting this lesson to meet the needs or grade level of your students, please email education@museumofnwart.org. Our Art Box Lending Library has free supplies that help with many lessons. You’ll find the links where applicable, check them out!
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Bird Prints Inspired by Morris Graves (English/Spanish)
Inspired by Morris Graves' painting, Blind Bird, students will create unique prints of Northwest native birds.
Art Box: Printmaking Box
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Fish Prints Inspired by Dennis Cunningham (English/Spanish)
Students will explore Dennis Cunningham's linocut artworks and the history of "gyotaku" and create their own fish prints. Art Box: Fish Prints
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For the Masses: Stamping as Mass Media (English/Spanish)
Students will learn about the process of printmaking through Yoshiko Yamamoto's work and create their own stamps. Art Box: Stamps Box
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Leaf Prints Inspired by Deborah Mersky (English/Spanish)
Students will discuss Deborah Mersky's artwork with a focus on her nature-inspired prints and create a print by using leaves. Art Box: Leaf Prints
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Mathematical Shapes Printmaking Inspired by Elizabeth Warhanik
Students will be introduced to printmaker Elizabeth Warhanik and gain an understanding of the types and names of shapes. Art Box: Acrylic Paint Box
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Printmaking with José Guadalupe Posada
Using the political cartoons of José Guadalupe Posada as inspiration, students will make their own prints that express an idea. Art Box: Printing Box
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Texture Rubbings Inspired by Keiko Hara (English/Spanish)
Students will discuss Keiko Hara's artworks and combine both texture and color to create a unique crayon rubbing and color overlap. Art Box: Texture Box