Teacher video: Learning about materials

This Art and design video supports teachers in delivering a lesson that introduces children to a variety of drawing materials and techniques. Building on prior experience, learners explore how to use tools like charcoal, chalk, wax crayons and pastels to create different textures and effects. The video highlights key vocabulary and encourages children to experiment with pressure, blending and mark-making to develop their understanding and confidence.

This video is part of Kapow’s Art and design resources, which support the Cambridge Primary Art & Design framework. It helps teachers feel confident modelling new techniques, sharing their own sketchbook experiments and supporting pupils in making informed artistic choices. As part of the Drawing: Tone and texture unit, this lesson lays the foundation for expressive and thoughtful drawing practice in Stage 2 and beyond.

Art and design, Stage 2, Unit 1: Drawing: Tone and texture, Lesson 1: Exploring Drawing Materials