Artwork activities are not only a fun and entertaining way to pass the time, but they can also result in a number of benefits for students.

These benefits include an increase in creative problem solving, enhanced critical thinking skills, improved communication and collaboration, and a deeper understanding and connection to the world around them. They can help students academically by improving their memory, and concentration.

Additionally, artwork activities can give students a boost in self-esteem and confidence, and can teach them better time management skills. Incorporating artwork activities into the classroom can be a great way to improve their overall learning experience.

Artwork activities can also improve mental health by reducing stress, anxiety, and depression. Finally, incorporating artwork activities into the middle school curriculum is a great way to get students interested in art. For the start of the new school year, here are 7 activities to offer to students.

1. Have students create a mixed media artwork using various materials such as paint, pencils, and collage.

Begin by having students gather their materials. They will need a variety of different colors of paint, pencils, and collage materials such as construction paper, scissors, and glue.

Next, have students choose their colors and begin painting their background. They can use any colors they like, but it is often helpful to have them stick to a limited palette to create a cohesive piece.

Once the background is complete, students can begin adding their collage materials. They can cut out shapes from the construction paper and glue them down in any design they like.

Finally, students can use their pencils to add any final details or highlights. They can also sign their name to the artwork to finish it off.

2. Ask students to choose a work of art that inspires them, and then create their own version of it.

In this activity, students will Look for a work of art that speaks to them on an emotional level. It could be a painting, sculpture, photograph, or any other type of art that they connect with. They will have to think about the work of art that they find inspiring. Is it the colors, the subject matter, the composition, or something else?

Once they have chosen a work of art that inspires them, they will try to recreate it in their own way. This could mean painting their own version of it, sculpting it out of clay, or taking a photograph that captures the essence of the work of art.

3. Ask students to create a piece of art that conveys a message.

First students the will have to think and determine what message they would like to communicate. Once they have decided on the message, explain it to the students and provide them with any necessary resources. Next, give the students time to create their art. Finally, they will share their art with the class and explain their process. You can help them by offering the possibility to create such artwork on a badge machine, and they will be able to produce items such as button badges, keyrings, or even fridge magnets, .

4. Encourage students to be creative and experiment with different color combinations and patterns in their artwork.

Teachers should encourage their students to be creative and to experiment with different color combinations and patterns in their artwork. This will help them to develop their own unique style and to become more confident in their artistic abilities.

5. Create a mixed media collage using magazine images, photos, and other paper items.

A mixed media collage is a collage that includes elements from multiple mediums, such as magazine images, photos, and other paper items. Begin by gathering your materials. Students will need a selection of magazines, photos, and other paper items, as well as scissors, glue, and a piece of paper or canvas to serve as their collage base. They will start by cutting out images and words from the magazines that appeal to you. They can also tear the paper for a more organic look. Once they have a good selection of cutouts, they can begin arranging them on the collage base, playing around with different compositions until you are happy with the result. When they are satisfied with the overall design, they will begin glueing down the pieces.

6. Create a piece of art using nature items like leaves, sticks, and stones.

One possible piece of art that could be created using nature items like leaves, sticks, and stones is a mosaic. A mosaic is a piece of art that is created by arranging small pieces of colored glass, stone, or other materials together to create a larger picture or design.

We hope you will find these ideas useful and that going back to school will be a great experience this year!