One-off art lesson exploring colour, movement, and Japanese artist study
This lesson introduces pupils to Katsushika Hokusai and his iconic print The Great Wave off Kanagawa. Using pastels, students will explore colour blending, shading, and movement to create their own wave-inspired artwork.
What’s included:
✔ A detailed lesson plan
✔ 22-slide PowerPoint to guide teaching and discussion
✔ Step-by-step instructions for pastel artwork
✔ Real examples of children’s finished pieces
Lesson structure:
Introduction – Learn about Hokusai’s life and work, with a focus on The Great Wave.
Main input – Discuss Hokusai’s use of colour and movement. Look closely at how he captured the energy of the ocean.
Main activity – Create a pastel version of The Great Wave, blending and layering colours to show motion.
Plenary – Share work with the class and offer peer feedback. Encourage discussion around technique and colour choices.
Focus areas:
✔ Artist appreciation and study
✔ Pastel blending and layering techniques
✔ Colour mixing and control
✔ Art interpretation and peer discussion
Perfect for:
- One-off art lessons or transitions
- KS1 and KS2 artist study units
- Water-themed topics
- Supply cover or interview lessons
- Easy-to-follow, observation-friendly sessions
Tags: KS2, KS1, artist study, one-off lesson, pastel art, wave theme, back to school, transition, supply, observation, interview, art techniques, Hokusai
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£3.99