Klee-Inspired Foam Printing Adventure
Creating magical landscapes with printmaking Year 1 Art and Design
What do you remember?
What did we create with watercolors last time? How do you think printing might be different from painting? What might happen when we make copies of our designs?
What is Printmaking?
Making many copies of the same design Using our carved foam plates Rolling ink onto the foam Pressing paper to make prints
Watch and Learn
Teacher demonstrates step by step Roll ink evenly on the plate Place paper carefully on top Press gently and lift slowly
Creating Your Prints
Make at least 3 different prints Try different colors of ink Layer colors on top of each other Compare with your watercolor paintings
Printing vs Painting
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Share Your Prints
Show your favorite print to the class Tell us what colors you used Explain how you layered them What do you like best about it?
Reflection Time
'Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.' - Edgar Degas What did you discover about printmaking today? How are your prints different from your paintings?