David CowleyMay 7, 20201 min readEarthworksMany artists create paintings and sculptures that are meant to be seen in a gallery or a museum. But some artists use only materials from...
David CowleyApr 28, 20201 min readMake a Fort!Ask your parent or guardian if it is ok to make a fort somewhere. Practice using your persuasive speaking. Assure them that this will...
David CowleyApr 28, 20201 min readMake a Pop-Up CardUse 2 pieces of card stock or thick paper. Follow the instructions below to make your own pop up card. 1. Fold both papers in half 2. On...
David CowleyApr 28, 20201 min readOrigami Frog That Jumps!Here are two ways to make a paper frog that jumps when you push down on the back. First is the easier version for younger students. More...
David CowleyApr 28, 20201 min readDraw Your Favorite ToyWatch this video of Author David Shannon reading his book, Too Many Toys. Then draw your favorite toy on a piece of paper and color it....
David CowleyApr 28, 20201 min readPaper Airplane Origami ChallengeWhat is Origami? Origami is the art of folding paper into 3D forms. This art began in China, but was popularized in Japan. Typically, a...
David CowleyApr 28, 20201 min readFreeze DrawingAll you need for this activity is some paper and something to draw with, and music if you have it. If not, sing your favorite song. With...
David CowleyApr 28, 20201 min readBe a Lego Character!Using the template below, draw yourself as a Lego character. Print, trace, or freehand draw out the shape of a Lego figurine. Add eyes...
David CowleyApr 23, 20201 min readCharacter Creation!Cartoonists use shapes to give their characters a certain look: clever, grumpy, energetic, sneaky… What do each of these characters look...