Gourd Painting Class Projects
Thomas J. Rusk Elementary School

Project Lesson Plan
Gourd Painting - Created by Alisa Ripley, grade 4-5

Project Summary:
Students were introduced to the Mexican and pioneer craft of gourd painting. This project reinforced the lessons Elements of Art and Principles of Design while allowing the students to create original works of art.

Sample Projects:
Students' work

Related Lesson Plans:
Elements of Art - Created by Alisa Ripley, grade 4-5
Principles of Design - Created by Alisa Ripley, grade 3-5

The complete project handouts:
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