This Art and design video guides learners through the process of arranging a still-life composition in preparation for painting. Learners explore how to organise objects thoughtfully, experimenting with angles, overlapping and contrast to create an interesting layout.

This Art and design video supports teachers in guiding learners through the process of planning a still life composition in preparation for painting. Learners explore how to arrange objects thoughtfully, working individually or in small groups to create an effective layout. They experiment with positioning, contrast, and layering, then sketch their chosen composition, thinking ahead to the painting techniques they will use in the next lesson.

This Art and design video demonstrates how to use painting techniques to create the illusion of three-dimensional form. The activity encourages learners to apply tone and texture through methods like dabbing stippling and washes to make their object appear more realistic.

This Art and design video introduces learners to a variety of painting techniques used by artists to create texture, movement and mood. Learners experiment with dabbing, stippling, washes, pointillism and textured paint by adding materials like salt or glitter. They are also encouraged to explore painting without brushes, using tools such as sponges or spatulas to create expressive effects.

This video is part of Kapow’s Art and design resources, which support the Cambridge Primary Art & Design framework. As part of the Light and dark unit, this lesson helps learners develop confidence with painting tools and techniques, encouraging creativity and expressive mark making.

Art and design, Stage 4, Unit 2: Painting and mixed media: Light and dark, Lesson 3: Painting techniques

This Art and design video introduces a range of expressive painting techniques and encourages learners to explore how painters apply paint in different ways. Learners experiment with methods such as dabbing, stippling, washes, pointillism and adding texture to paint using materials like sand or oats.

This Art and design video demonstrates how to use tints and shades to make a painted object look three-dimensional. The activity encourages learners to observe light and shadow mix tones and apply them carefully to create depth and dimension.

This Art and design video supports teachers in guiding learners to apply their knowledge of mixing tints and shades to create the illusion of three dimensions. Learners observe how light and shadow fall on a simple curved object, such as a cup or an apple, and paint a grid of gradually changing tones to represent light and dark areas.

This Art and design video demonstrates how to mix tints and shades by adding black or white to a starting colour. The activity encourages learners to explore how colour can be adjusted to create mood contrast and depth in their artwork.