Draw the moon

Art and design

Create a chalk planet

Chalk prints

Make decorative paper using marbling techniques

Create planets and stars using collage papers

Create a space inspired composition

Pupils will develop their ability to apply light and dark tones to shade the surface of the moon. They will create a space background and use collage papers of their own making to create a planet composition.

Moon and space: drawing and mixed media

What can you use to make the moon look bright in your drawing?

Build up areas of dark tones using curved lines.

Explore combining different materials to add texture.

Add the craters and other final details to the moon.

Are these curved lines or straight lines?

This lesson was made for home learning during the pandemic.

Draw the moon

Lesson outcome

This lesson was made for home learning during the pandemic.