1. Kinds of Lines that Artists Use….
Straight Line
Zigzag Line
Wavy or Curvy Line
Loopy Line
Thin Line
Thick Line
Broken Line

2. Line Sculptures Using LINES to create a 3D work of art
Image retrieved March 2013 from
Artwork from Gr. 2 Mrs. RES
Lesson Idea from ‘Art Connections Level 2’

3. Line Sculpture Art Supplies:
Heavy Paper base (e.g. card stock, Bristol board or cardboard, OR construction paper glued onto cardboard)
Construction Paper scraps (long strips)
Scissors
White glue (e.g. ‘plates’ and ‘spreaders’)
See ‘Art Connections 2’; ‘Lines Have Names’ pages for 3D Line Sculpture lesson!

4. Teacher Tip Art Mats to Protect Working Space…
Class set of OLD, RECYCLED file folders in legal size (8.5”x14”)
Easy to Re-Use Easy to Store
Thanks to Bev Farnham & the Gr. 1 Teachers at RES for this handy tip!

5. Paper Techniques
Folding Twisting Curling
Scoring

6. Line Sculpture I Can… Use lines to create a sculpture
Use techniques to make different kinds of lines with paper
Practice proper cutting & gluing skills
Describe the sculpture I create
(e.g. with reference to use of line, paper manipulation technique, colour, size, space…; artistic intent, challenges encountered, best part…)

7. Artist’s Clean-Up Is your name on the back? Art to safe drying space.
All paper scraps away.
Glue and scissors away.
Wash hands.
Free drawing time.