How To Guides
Welcome to How-To Guides your go-to resource for teaching creativity in the classroom! This board is filled with step-by-step tutorials, helpful tips, and innovative techniques. Whether you're looking to introduce new projects, refine your students' skills, or find inspiration for your lesson plans, you'll find everything you need here. Perfect for fostering a love for art and design in every student. Explore and inspire!
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#LinoPrinting a #Valentine’s Card with an #AnatomicalHeart ❤️🖤
Lino Printing a Valentine’s Card with an Anatomi This Valentine’s Day, why not bring a creative twist to the classroom with lino printing? Instead of traditional hearts, let's go anatomical! 🫀 Lino printing is a fantastic technique for students to explore texture, detail, and contrast. Plus, it’s a great way to introduce them to printmaking while making something unique for Valentine’s Day. This project combines science and art, making it a perfect STEAM activity for the classroom! Would you try this with your students? #LinoPrint #ValentinesCard #Printmaking #CreativeClassroom #ArtEducation #HandmadePrints #Linocut #TeachersOfInstagram #ArtTeachers #DIYValentines #BlockPrinting #CreativeTeaching #ArtInspiration
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Bring the Great Pottery Throw Down Spirit to your students 🏺🔥
Bring the Great Pottery Throw Down Spirit to your students 🏺🔥 The Great Pottery Throw Down may be coming to an end, but the creativity doesn’t have to stop there! Congratulations to all the potters who took part! If you and your students have been inspired by the amazing ceramic creations on screen, why not host your own Pottery Throw Down? ✨ The Challenge: Get your students to design and sculpt their own self-expression mantel clocks – functional art pieces that tell a personal story. 🔹 Learn slab-building, carving, and texture techniques 🔹 Explore storytelling through sculpture 🔹 Create a meaningful work of art that reflects their identity Take inspiration from our creative; Katie, who made her clock truly personal. She sculpted a tiny delicate version of her cat, carved a bridg
Get Crafty! Make Your Own Mandala Coasters with Air Drying Clay
Inspire creativity in your students with this easy and rewarding project! Perfect for secondary art lessons, these mandala coasters are a great way to explore patterns, textures, and mindfulness in the classroom. #TeacherTips #ClassroomCrafts #ArtLessonIdeas #AirDryingClay #MandalaArt #CreativeTeaching
How to use Liquid Latex for moulding
Want to add some creativity to your crafting? Latex is a fantastic material to work with! Here’s how you can use it both in and as a mould: 🖌️ Using Latex in a Mould: Pour liquid latex into a mould, let it dry layer by layer, and peel it out to reveal a flexible cast. 🖐️ Using Latex as a Mould: Brush multiple layers of latex onto an object, let it dry, and voilà—you have your own reusable mould! Latex is perfect for capturing intricate details and creating unique shapes. Time to get crafting! #CraftingTips #LatexMould #DIY #CraftingTips #LatexMould #DIY #ArtSupplies #CraftingInspiration #CreativeProcess #HandmadeCrafts #LatexCrafts #MouldMaking #CraftIdeas #Felting #CraftAddict #LatexArt #MouldingCrafts #DIYProjects #CraftLovers
How to use Scrapeboard in the classroom
Looking for a fun and mess-free way to express your creativity? 🎨 Scraperboard might be just what you need! From ancient hieroglyphics to modern engravings, the desire to record and decorate is timeless. Scraperboard lets you create beautiful, durable artwork with just a board and a cutting tool—no special equipment or messy materials. It's as easy as drawing with a pencil but offers stunning results ready to be framed or displayed. Perfect for beginners and professionals alike! 🌟 #Scraperboard #ArtMadeEasy #CreativeFun #MessFreeArt #DIYArt #Crafts #HandmadeArt #BeginnerFriendly #ArtTechniques #InstaArt #CreativeTools #ArtistLife #EasyArt #AffordableArt
Drawing Watermelons by using Acrylic Pouring! Painting made easy
Ready to bring a splash of colour into your classroom? Our FREE Step-by-Step PDF Guide on Acrylic Pouring Techniques is super easy and perfect for introducing your students to a fun, hands-on art project that's both educational and mesmerizing! Bring more creativity and excitement to your art lessons with this vibrant and fluid painting technique. No prior experience needed—just a passion for art! 👉 Download Your Free PDF Guide Now! Let’s pour some magic onto those canvases! #AcrylicPouring #ArtInTheClassroom #CreativeTeachers #ArtProjects #FreeGuide #DownloadNow #ArtEducation #FluidArt #DIYArt #ArtTeacherLife #StudentArt #CreativeClassroom #TeacherResources #ArtLessonIdeas #PaintingTechniques
Light up your creativity with E-Textiles! ✨
Add a spark to your textiles by combining art and technology with conductive thread, LEDs, and embroidery! This fun and engaging project is perfect for students and makers alike - bringing fabric to life with glowing designs. 🌿💡 Check out our step-by-step guide at dryadeducation.co.uk/creative-corner for inspiration and tutorials! 🔹 Perfect for STEAM learning 🔹 Hands-on electronics and sewing 🔹 Great for classroom projects Save this for later and start stitching with circuits today! 🧵⚡ #ETextiles #STEAMeducation #WearableTech #DIYCrafts #TextileArt #CreativeLearning #DryadEducation"Light up your creativity with E-Textiles! ✨Add a spark to your textiles by combining art and technology with conductive thread, LEDs, and embroidery! This
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Learn how to use Batik to create stunning dragon flags for Chinese New Year! 🐲
Have you ever used Batik before? Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit with your students by exploring the art of Batik! Our latest How To guide is designed especially for teachers, making it easy to bring this beautiful, traditional technique into your classroom. Whether you're crafting bold red lanterns, intricate dragons, or festive patterns, Batik is a fantastic way to combine art, culture, and creativity in your lessons. Download our guide now and give your students a celebration to remember! #DryadEducation #BatikArt #ChineseNewYear #ArtInTheClassroom #CreativeTeaching #YearOfTheRabbit #DragonFlag
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Step-by-Step: 4 Way Mixed Media Portrait
New on YouTube: Discover how to create stunning 4-way mixed media portraits. This tutorial will show you how to divide your artwork into dynamic sections and blend creative techniques to produce truly unique results. If you’re ready to push your creative boundaries, this video is for you. Click the link in bio to watch and take your art to the next level. Who’s excited to try this out? #MixedMediaArt #ArtTutorial #PortraitArt #CreativeTechniques #MixedMediaPortraits #ArtInspiration #HowToArt #ArtForBeginners #4WayPortraits #StepByStepArt #LearnArt #CreativeProcess #ArtisticJourney #PortraitTechniques #ArtEducation #ModernArt #ArtChallenge #MixedMediaTips #DynamicArt #ArtGoals
Beginner’s Guide to Pottery🏺
Looking to bring the magic of pottery into your classroom? This guide is perfect for introducing your students to the art of clay! From basic techniques to fun projects, it’s packed with tips to help you create a hands-on, creative experience for your class. Get your students excited about working with their hands and exploring new ways to express themselves through pottery! #TeachersOfInstagram #PotteryForBeginners #ClassroomCreativity #ArtEducation #ClayInTheClassroom #InspireYoungArtists #ArtTeacherLife
Learn how to make felt
Felting is a fun and creative way to craft adorable, handmade items. With just a few simple techniques, you'll be able to create your own felt from scratch and use it to make a variety of projects. From festive Christmas decorations to charming woodland animals, the possibilities are endless. Felting is a truly versatile craft that allows your imagination to take shape! #FeltingFun #DIYFelt #HandmadeCrafts #FeltProjects #CraftingInspiration #ChristmasCrafts #FeltAnimals #CreativeCrafts #CraftIdeas #FeltCreations #NeedleFelting #FeltDecorations #CraftWithFelt #FeltArt #FeltCrafting #EasyCrafts #CraftAddict #FeltLovers #DIYProjects #CraftLovers
Black Canvas Masking How To Guide 🌳
Create interesting landscape silhouettes and backgrounds following this easy How To Guide. Simply paint your design using drawing gum, wait for it to dry, and then peal off to reveal your tree art. The results are too satisfying not to try it for yourself... head to our Creative Corner to find out how, today! #artteachersuk #artsupplies #classroomsupplies #artlessonsforkids #artlessonplans #secondaryschool #primaryschoolteacher #maskingtechnique #blackcanvas #blackcanvasart #metallicart #drawinggum #paintinglesson #artteachers
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Combine Gelli Plates with Posca Pen to create flower art 🎨
Posca Pens work great when used on Gelli Plates to create vibrant repeat patterns, detailed drawings or tracing artwork. Simply draw straight on to the plate, then apply a thin layer of X4 Artist Acryl paints. Top Tip: Allow the Posca pens to fully dry before applying acrylic paint. A hairdryer works well once your paper is added to pull the design off. Clean the plates with soapy water or baby oil. Discover the full range online today! #poscapens #poscamarkers #poscaart #markerpens #acrylicpainting #paintmakers #classroomsupplies #secondaryart #secondaryschool #textilepainting #fabricpainting #fabricpaint #backtoschoolshopping #artlessonsforkids #artteachers #artmaterials #artmatters
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Gelli Plates Contrast image transfers 🎨
Gelli Plates are an exciting addition to have in your classroom and are reusable and non-toxic. Simply apply X4 Standard Acryl and print off contrast images using a laser printer, and watch your designs come to life! gelliplate, gelliplateprinting, gelliprint, gelliarts, gelliprinting, acrylicpainting, acrylicpaints, classroomsupplies, secondaryart, secondaryschool, primaryartclass, primaryartteacher, monoprinting, monoprintingart, monoprints, artlessonsforkids, blockprints, artteachers, howtoguide,
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Watercolour Techniques using Specialist Crafts Drawing Inks🖌️
Watercolour Techniques using Specialist Crafts Drawing Inks🖌️ Follow our New step-by-step guide to creating vibrant watercolour backgrounds using 3 simple techniques: 🖌️Adding Batik Salt to soak up water and form textured areas 🖌️Using Drawing Gum to create masked-off areas 🖌️Bubble Blowing to give a textured background wash effect Download the full How To Guide online today via the Creative Corner! #watercolourtechnique #inkdrop #inkwash #inkartwork #drawingink #drawinginks #watercolourwash #inktechnique #arttechnique #watercolourbackground #howtoguide #studentart #creativeclassroom #classroomsupplies #artlessonsforkids #secondaryteachers #artteacherlife #artclassroom
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