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Events
Elephant Toothpaste with Curious Crew
Virtual Event in partnership with WKAR on June 22 at 10am
Behind the Scenes with the Penguins from the Detroit Zoo
Online Event on June 24 at 10am
This Week's Lessons
- Pendulum Art
Pendulum Art
Art3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th GradeGet into the swing of things with this simple pendulum art activity! Combine the scientific concepts of a pendulum with art patterns to create art masterpieces.
- Platypus and CrocodileLesson 103
Platypus and Crocodile
Art3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th GradeLearn to draw one of the world’s most unusual animals, the platypus. Follow along step-by-step with cartoonist Joe Wos to create this unique Aussie mammal. He’…
- Dog Gone CuteLesson 301
Dog Gone Cute
Art3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th GradeLearn to draw an adorable dog using letters, numbers, and simple shapes. Joe will also share tips on using props to set a scene.
- A Very Fancy HamsterLesson 302
A Very Fancy Hamster
Art3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th GradeIn this episode we draw a hamster all dressed up in his top hat and tails. Students will see how costume can help transform a character.
- Playful PenguinLesson 402
Playful Penguin
Art3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th GradeGrab your paper and pen and float on down to the South Pole where we will draw an ice-skating penguin. You'll also get a lesson in the concepts of shape and fo…
- Kangaroo and Joey, TooLesson 2
Kangaroo and Joey, Too
Art3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Gradehttps://youtu.be/A4Oq-ZBKFUsCartoonist Joe Wos takes viewers through the simple steps of drawing one of “Down Under’s” most popular denizens – a kangaroo and i…
- At Home DIA: Make a Spiral Snake!Lesson 01
At Home DIA: Make a Spiral Snake!
Art1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, KindergartenInspired by the pre-Colombian Coiled Snake Idol in the DIA's collection — learn how to create your own spiral snake, using materials you may have at home.
