Printmaking

 Description: I created this lesson, along with one of my peers, for a third grade art class. We connected the process of printmaking with the famous artist, Andy Warhol. After giving a brief presentation over the artist and the process, we had the students create their own prints by carving their own designs into a foam plate. Once their prints were done, they were asked to write a sentence for each item they included in their design and why they chose it. At this age, students are starting to become more self-aware and by making images that represent themselves, they are able to see how they are unique and that it is wonderful to be different!

Extension Activity: Another way I might teach printmaking to younger students would be by having them chose different colors of paint to put on a piece of paper and then fold the sheet in half. Once the sheet is unfolded, the students will be able to see how the different colors blended together and how the design is reflected over the middle line where the sheet was folded.