ABCs of Printmaking
An introduction to printmaking. Read this first.
Ages: 5-8 yrs, 8-11 yrs, 11-14 yrs, 14 yrs+
Grades: K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Levels: Primary, Junior, Middle School, High School
Printmaking Lessons for Kids
Fine art printmaking involves the creation of a master plate from which multiple images are made. There are four main types of printmaking. The process and materials of these techniques influence the appearance of the final print.
Block or Not? (Monoprinting and Stamping)
Students will use a monoprint stamp as a jumping off point for developing imagination and stimulating creativity.
Ages: 5-8 yrs
Grades: K-2
Levels: Primary
Block Printing with Linoleum
A lino print results when a piece of linoleum has had pieces cut out of it, been inked and been printed. Here kids will make a linoleum block print.
Ages: 8-11 yrs, 11-14 yrs, 14 yrs+
Grades: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Levels: Junior, Middle School, High School
Fall Reflections Monoprints
Students will create a fall scene using the monoprinting method. They will create simple space, the foreground and the background using one line.
Grades: K-2, Grades 3-5
Fruit and Vegetable Prints
Students will use fruits and vegetables to create prints. This is a terrific, inexpensive way to introduce printmaking to your students. This is a form of printmaking that can be done with all ages — even adults!
Ages: 2-5 yrs, 5-8 yrs, 8-11 yrs
Grades: Preschool, K-2, Grades 3-5
Lithography Printing Process
This pages shows photographs of the lithography printing process.
Grades: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Levels: Middle School, High School
Monoprint Holiday Cards Kids Can Make
Kids can make handmade cards using paper, paint and a monoprinting technique.
Grades: K-2, Grades 3-5
Monoprinting with Foil
Students will learn how to make monoprints using aluminum foil. Monoprinting is a process whereby only one print is pulled from the printing plate.
Ages: 5-8 yrs, 8-11 yrs, 11-14 yrs, 14 yrs+
Grades: K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Levels: Primary, Junior, Middle School, High School
Monoprinting with Gelli Arts
Find out about the Gelli Arts® printing plates and discover how easy it is to make amazing monoprints.
Ages: 5-8 yrs, 8-11 yrs, 11-14 yrs, 14 yrs+
Grades: K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Levels: Primary, Junior, Middle School, High School
Monoprinting: Three Ways
Monoprinting is a process whereby only one print is pulled from the printing plate. Here are three methods you can try.
Ages: 2-5 yrs, 5-8 yrs, 8-11 yrs, 11-14 yrs, 14 yrs+
Grades: Preschool, K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Levels: ECE, Primary, Junior, Middle School, High School
Owl Reflections
This lesson introduces students to basic printmaking concepts as well as watercolor resist techniques. Owls are the theme.
Ages: 8-11 yrs
Grades: Grades 3-5
Levels: Junior
Printing With a Brayer
Some of the lessons in KinderArt refer to printing with a brayer. The directions for doing so are as follows.
Ages: 5-8 yrs, 8-11 yrs, 11-14 yrs, 14 yrs+
Grades: K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Levels: Primary, Junior, Middle School, High School
Printmaking Supply List
A basic printmaking supplies list and information on brayers and paper.
Ages: 5-8 yrs, 8-11 yrs, 11-14 yrs, 14 yrs+
Grades: K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Levels: Primary, Junior, Middle School, High School
Puzzle Prints
Kids can use old puzzle pieces to create fun puzzle prints.
Ages: 5-8 yrs, 8-11 yrs, 11-14 yrs
Grades: K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Levels: Primary, Junior, Middle School
Shaved Crayon Window Hangings
Kids will help to create interesting window hangings and/or monoprints using recycled crayon pieces.
Styrofoam Prints
This is a form of relief printing which makes use of readily available styrofoam meat and vegetable trays.
Ages: 2-5 yrs, 5-8 yrs, 8-11 yrs, 11-14 yrs, 14 yrs+
Grades: Preschool, K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Levels: ECE, Primary, Junior, Middle School, High School
Tennis Ball Prints
This is a great printmaking lessons for very active kids. Tennis ball prints are best done outdoors in the warm weather.
Ages: 2-5 yrs, 5-8 yrs, 8-11 yrs
Grades: Preschool, K-2, Grades 3-5
Ways to Get Excited About Printmaking
The following lesson plans will introduce you and your students to Printmaking!
