Halloween Art Lesson Frankenstein Art Project Craft Halloween Art Activity

This Halloween Frankenstein Art Project has students explore oil pastel, watercolor (or watered-down paint) and different lifting and texture techniques to create a spooky, expressive Frankenstein artwork. They experiment with blending, contrast and texture effects along the way.

It is for teachers and homeschoolers who want a Halloween-themed art lesson with mixed-media, hands-on learning, whether as part of a seasonal art unit, a monsters and myths theme or a Halloween celebration. Step-by-step instructions and visual guides help students follow along with confidence.

WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING

★★★★★ “I used this with my grade 5 students. They loved the steps and images to help them through the art piece. For some of them, it was their first portrait.” Katherine A.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (30 PAGES, NON-EDITABLE)

• About the Resource with an overview of materials, learning objectives and how to use the lesson
• Lesson Plan (2 pages) in "Teacher Does/Student Does" format, with materials list and learning outcomes
• Frankenstein Step-by-Step Drawing Handout
• Art Piece Demonstration Step-by-Step, 22 slides with visuals and text instructions
• Example of Completed Art Piece to show students before they begin
• Rubric for Art Piece for evaluating technique, creativity and effort

HOW TO USE IT

Look over the lesson plan for the steps and materials, and gather supplies in advance. Check the visual and text step-by-steps, and consider making a sample yourself so you are ready to help students. Photocopy the handouts you need, such as the step-by-step drawing handout and rubric.

Print the example art piece in color and show students what they are making before the lesson, as your hook. Then project the PDF on a digital projector or document camera for students to follow, or use it as your guide while you demonstrate. Every step has both a visual and a text description.

Materials: pencil, eraser, black felt, 30 step-by-step draw handouts, 30 art rubrics, card stock or watercolor paper, oil pastels, salt, tin foil or plastic wrap, watercolor paint or watered-down tempera, acrylic or paint cakes, paintbrush and water.

FAQ

What techniques do students learn?

Oil pastel and watercolor, plus lifting and texture techniques with salt, tin foil or plastic wrap, along with blending and contrast.

Do I need watercolor paint?

Watercolor works, or you can use watered-down tempera, acrylic or paint cakes.

Does it include assessment?

Yes. A rubric for the art piece is included.

Is it editable?

No. It is non-editable.

ALL TEACHER REVIEWS (5)

★★★★★ “Great step by steps for the students to help me be able to teach it! Was a great and quick lesson for around Halloween.” Kalin D.

★★★★ “Great resource was really engaging with my mixed group” Chalk a.

★★★★ “great resource!” Jessica Z.

★★★ “Cute!” aline B.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kathleen McGiveron (Ms Artastic) is an artist who has been featured on NBC LX News and designs art lessons for kids and educational resources for teachers. She is the founder of Ms Artastic and hosts the Ms Artastic YouTube Channel and Podcast.

TERMS OF USE

Images and lessons are copyright products.

YOU MAY: use this in creative ways and have as much fun with it as you like. For clip art, you may use the images as clip art, website graphics, binder covers or bulletin board decorations. Additional licenses are available for school use.

YOU MAY NOT: share it with other teachers, administration or districts (admin can buy additional licenses), sell it, give it out for free or photocopy it for others.

Sincerely,

Ms Artastic