Snow globe Magic: Unleashing Your Creativity with Visual Arts

This lesson is an artistic journey where imagination meets technique! In this visual arts lesson, we'll be exploring the enchanting world of snow globes, but with a twist—your very own individual theme. Get ready to dive into a winter wonderland of creativity as we blend visual arts national standards with drawing techniques to craft unique and magical snow globes.

1.    Setting the Scene: Understanding Visual Arts National Standards Begin by introducing the fundamental principles of visual arts national standards. Emphasize concepts like creative expression, communication through visual language, and making connections within the artistic community. This sets the stage for a holistic learning experience.

2.    The Canvas: Sketching Your Snow Globe Dive into the drawing techniques by starting with a simple sketch of your snow globe. Encourage participants to envision their theme and translate it onto paper. Whether it's a snowy landscape, a bustling cityscape, or a fantastical world, let the imagination run wild.

3.    Adding Depth: Shading and Textures Explore shading techniques to add depth to the snow globe. Teach the basics of light and shadow, creating a three-dimensional effect. Discuss how different textures can be incorporated, such as the softness of snow or the sparkle of holiday lights.

4.    Fine-Tuning: Refining Details Guide participants in refining the details of their snow globe. Discuss the importance of attention to detail in art and how it contributes to the overall impact of the piece. This step allows for personalization and showcases each artist's unique style.

At the end of the last semester, I used this lesson as one of my summative final grades. I found it on Teachers Pay Teachers, A Space to Create Art's Account. The name of the purchase was Winter Drawing Packets, 5 Art Sub Plans, Middle or High School Art Activity. What drew me to the lesson was the description which read: This Snow Globe drawing worksheet pack is perfect for middle or high school art teachers as a mini-lesson or as a quick go-to lesson that's easy to teach for any substitute! It also will add a touch of creativity to sketchbook assignments or student choice projects. With this engaging worksheet, middle or high school students can explore their artistic talents while practicing hatching and cross-hatching. Keep scrolling. Everyone had a success with this lesson. I actually had a sub teach it as I was out of town and I loved coming back to see the results. She did a great job on her lesson planning because it was easy to follow for all involved.

In this visual arts lesson, we've embarked on a journey to create personalized snow globes that blend creativity with technique. By incorporating visual arts national standards and drawing techniques, participants have not only expressed their unique themes but have also honed their artistic skills. The magic of the snow globe lies not just in the winter scene but in the individual stories each artist brings to life through their creations. Cheers to a winter wonderland of artistry!

1969 and special thanks to A Space to Create Art for having a wonderful resource on Teachers Pay Teachers!