Curious Creatures | Creative Mixed-Media Art Project

Printable Art Activities for Primary, KS3, SEND & Home Education

Let imaginations run wild with Curious Creatures, a flexible, open-ended art project designed to encourage creative exploration, experimentation and individual expression.

Learners will invent their own imaginary creatures using shape, line, pattern, texture, colour and mixed-media techniques.

Rather than following a fixed example, children are encouraged to make their own creative decisions, explore materials and develop original ideas.

What’s included?

• Teacher and facilitator guidance
• Creative drawing and shape exploration activities
• Creature Combination Game
• Texture and mark-making experiments
• Colour and character development
• Creature design worksheets
• Mixed-media techniques and project guidance
• Optional 3D sculpture extension
• Creative challenge cards
• Flexible SEND-friendly participation suggestions
• Reflection activities
• Editable teaching presentation

Who is it for?

Suitable for primary and lower-secondary art, home education, alternative provision, creative workshops and art clubs.

Activities can be adapted for different ages, abilities and learning preferences.

Digital download, printable A4 PDF resources and editable teaching slides.