Three Ways to Make Art: Drawing, Painting & Sculpture
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About this resource
A three-page introduction to the three art-making techniques named in the KS1 NC: drawing, painting and sculpture. Each page is a structured try-it-yourself project the child can do at home or in class.
Page 1 builds drawing vocabulary (thick, thin, curly, zigzag lines) through a “draw five different lines” exercise. Page 2 introduces colour mixing — the three primary colours making three secondary colours. Page 3 is a hands-on sculpture challenge using only kitchen items (foil, pasta, paper). The worksheet is the START of the activity, not the activity itself.
What you'll learn
- Drawing techniques DfE NC Art KS1 Ar1/1.2, Ar1/1.3
- Painting techniques DfE NC Art KS1 Ar1/1.2, Ar1/1.3
- Sculpture & 3D forms DfE NC Art KS1 Ar1/1.2, Ar1/1.3
- The language of art DfE NC Art KS1 Ar1/1.3 (colour, pattern, texture, line, shape, form, space)
Inside this resource
- 3 printable pages
For the student — how to do this
You're going to complete a printable activity sheet about art and design. It should take about 15 minutes. Take your time — there's no rush. If you get stuck, ask a grown-up.
For parents and carers
This is a printable activity sheet for Key Stage 1 art and design — about 15 minutes of focused activity. Your child can complete this on their own or with you alongside. There's no pressure to finish in one sitting.
Their best score, the time taken, and any answers they got wrong will all be saved automatically to your dashboard so you can see how they're getting on.
For teachers and tutors
A a printable activity sheet aligned to the DfE National Curriculum for Key Stage 1 art and design. Use as a standalone activity, a homework task, or a lesson plenary.
Pupils' completion data and assessment scores flow into the class dashboard so you can spot who needs support and on which sub-topic.
How to check the work
Compare the child's answers to the answer key (where one is included). For activities without a single right answer — drawings, reflections, or open-ended writing — talk through what they did and why. Process matters as much as outcome.