This archived Art and design scheme of work video is part of a lesson in which pupils develop their understanding of texture by creating their first piece of frottage art, inspired by the artist Max Ernst.

Children begin by revisiting the rubbings they made in the previous lesson, learning how Ernst invented the technique of frottage, where textured surfaces are used to inspire imaginative drawings. By combining rubbings, children experiment with shapes and textures to form imaginative images, such as landscapes, creatures or abstract designs. The process encourages them to see how textures can influence forms and ideas. By the end of the lesson, pupils will have transformed simple rubbings into a creative artwork, developing both their observational and imaginative skills.

This video is part of Kapow Primary’s archived Year 2 Formal elements of art unit.

See more of our original Key stage 1 Art and design scheme of work.

Art and design, Key stage 1, Formal elements of art, Lesson 3: Texture 2: Frottage.