Welcome to NurtureStore’s index of famous artist lessons for Black History Month.
Famous artist lessons for Black History Month
Our collection of art lessons inspired famous artists includes a number of artists who are perfect to include in your art lessons for Black History Month. They include African and African American artists from the 19th century through to today, and a range of art styles and techniques for children to enjoy.
This article is part of our children’s art lessons and craft activities.
Table of Contents
– ready-made art curricula
– Black History Month activities for children
– Gee’s Bend Quilters
– Clementine Hunter
– Esther Mahlangu
– Faith Ringgold
– Augusta Savage
– Alma Woodsey Thomas
Ready-made art lessons, all in one place
The best and easiest way to teach great art lessons is to use our ready-made art curricula. Choose from:
Art Spark: This kit gives you everything you need to get started with art and develop a rich and creative art practice with your children. 30+ inspiring process art projects, famous art, world culture, practical tips, and endless possibilities! See more and get your copy here.
Exploring Great Artists: This book gives you everything you need to teach an exciting art program inspired by the great artists of the world. With profiles of each artist, materials lists, lesson plans, and creative, hands-on art projects for every featured artist you’ll easily be able to deliver engaging and educational art lessons. See more and get your copy here.
Diversify Your Art Curriculum: This art curriculum bundle of five ebooks gives you everything you need to teach 25 art projects inspired by contemporary artists of colour from four continents. See more and get your copy here.
Color Theory Art Lessons: This curriculum gives you all the resources you need to learn about the color wheel and color theory and enjoy hands-on, easy, creative art projects for every lesson. It includes art history, famous artist profiles, and wider cross-curricular lessons in science, math, language arts and world culture, plus bonus printables and posters. See more and get your copy here.
Famous artist lessons for Black History Month
Alma Woodsey Thomas
Let’s learn about the famous African-America artist Alma Woodsey Thomas and create our own art inspired by her colourful circles.
Augusta Savage
Let’s learn about the famous African American artist Augusta Savage and make art using clay inspired by her.
Gee’s Bend quilters
Let’s learn about the quilters of Gee’s Bend, Alabama and try our own simple quilt project. This is a bright and bold art history lesson and is a perfect addition to art lessons for Black History Month.
Faith Ringgold
This Faith Ringgold art lessons kit gives you everything you need to teach your children about this famous Black American female artist and guide your children through a range of art projects inspired by her work.
Clementine Hunter
In this famous art lesson for children we will learn about the art of Clementine Hunter and take inspiration from her work to create our own day-in-the-life art project.
Esther Mahlangu
In this famous artist lesson children will meet Esther Mahlangu and learn about African art. We’ll learn about Ndebele culture and create our own Esther Mahlangu-inspired art.
More children’s activities for Black History Month
Use these creative lesson plans for Black History month and throughout the year to create an inclusive curriculum for your children.
More children’s art lessons and craft activities
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