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    Glitter Collage Art Lesson Plan

    Arts & Crafts
    School Specialty • Jun 28, 2018 • Last Modified: Oct 2, 2018

    Art Lesson Plan: Glitter Collage

    The term collage comes from the French verb “coller,” which means “to paste,” or “to stick.” Developed in the early 20th century, this abstract technique uses found and fancy papers that are glued directly to a canvas or other surface to create visual or textural features. This art lesson plan incorporates the collage technique and the use of glitter to create a visually engaging and unique piece of art.

    Glitter Collage Art Project

    Influential artists who have created pieces using the collage technique include Pablo Picasso, Georges Braque, and Hannah Höch. Students will create a composition using line, shape, color, and space to create a collage that includes both complementary colors and varying textures.  

    Careful use of scissors, rulers, and glue will allow students to create a piece that features a variety of geometric shapes, patterned and plain paper, and glitter glue. The glue should be used to enhance and not overwhelm the design.

    View the Lesson Plan: Glitter Collage

    Glitter Collage In ProgressTips for Creating a Glitter Collage

    Creating a collage looks easy, but these tips might help young artists to create a piece that is visually engaging and personal:

    • Have students spend some time researching collage artwork — making note of things they like about what other artists have created to use as inspiration.
    • Discuss the different types of lines, shapes, colors, and patterns that can be used in the creation of the collage pieces — offer young students tips on cutting out shapes.
    • Start with a sketch of the general layout of the collage. This will help students to plan out their paper placement and colors.

    More Geometric Shapes Art Lesson Plans

    The Tru-Ray Construction Paper and Elmer’s Classic Washable Glitter Glue work together to turn a black mat board into a masterpiece. Special, decorative paper will make each individual art piece stand out as a glittering example of creativity in the art room.

    If you’re looking for more art lesson plans using geometric shapes, check these out:

    Paste Paper Robot Art Lesson Plan

    Paste Paper Robot

    Through the Microscope Art Lesson Plan

    Through the Microscope

    Pacon Tru-Ray Geometric Quilt Blocks Art Lesson Plan

    Geometric Quilt Blocks

    Share Your Star Students’ Artwork

    We love student art! Give your star students an opportunity to shine by submitting their artwork to be considered for the next Sax catalog cover. Original artwork from students of all grade levels is eligible and the online submission process is simple.

    Submit Student Art

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