Created by experienced art teacher Edna Lemm, our unique artist-based art lessons provide a comprehensive and engaging learning experience. With a background history on the artist, resources, and step-by-step instructions with supplies listed and photos, our lessons are accessible to kids of varying ages and skill levels. Join us today and unlock the world of art with the Laughing Zebra Art!
After 20 years of teaching art and designing art docent programs, I decided to sit down and create a big, beautiful art history and lesson book for kids 5-15! I'm so excited for this new project and to share my advice and ideas with educators and parents. Click on the "Book Info" link to find out more about this project!
Book InfoAt Laughing Zebra Art, we offer art lessons inspired by renowned artists such as Henri Matisse, Jim Dine, and Romero Britto. Our lessons are geared toward kids age 5-15. Students will learn about the history, context, and unique artistic styles of these famous artists, and then delve into step-by-step instructions to create their own masterpieces using their techniques. With easy-to-follow instructions, comprehensive supplies lists, and photos to guide the process, our lessons cater to all skill levels, making art accessible and enjoyable for everyone.
Explore the artistic style of Joel Henriques with this art lesson on painting a bicycle using liquid watercolors. Learn about Henriques’ creative approach and create a unique and colorful artwork in his signature style.
Join our art lesson for kids and create a stunning giant seashell art project inspired by Georgia O’Keeffe’s unique style. Learn about O’Keeffe’s art techniques and use liquid watercolors to bring nature’s beauty to life in this fun and educational art lesson.
This fun and bold rock art is the perfect springtime activity! These are so colorful and so fun to make, I bet you won’t be able to stop!
Hi there! I'm Edna Lemm, an art specialist based in Montana with a passion for teaching art. With over 20 years of experience, I have taught K-12 art classes, conducted teacher workshops, and trained adults as art docents for three school-wide programs. Art is not just my profession, but also my lifelong passion, and I spend a lot of time playing around with lesson ideas and creating my own art (I just can't seem to get enough of it!). On this website, you'll find lessons that have brought out the fun and creativity in me and have made a big splash with my students. Art history is my area of expertise, and most of my school lessons are art history-based. However, I also teach summer classes that cover a wide range of subjects and mediums, allowing for diverse learning experiences. As an art educator, I love to share my lessons and ideas with fellow teachers and artists. Feel free to use any of the projects on this website, and if you happen to post about it, please reference this website (and don't forget to send me photos, as I love seeing them!). My goal is to inspire and empower others to continue doing art and exploring their creative potential. Thank you for visiting my website, and I hope you find inspiration and joy in the lessons and resources I've created. Keep doing art! - Edna
At the end of a 3 week vacation to Europe, I came away with so many pictures of things that captured my interest and the mood of the moment. I couldn’t get enough of all the time worn doors, especially those in Italy.
We painted Free Little Libraries! Does your city have a Little Free Library? These are little free standing libraries that have a “host” who looks after them and can be located in someone’s yard , out in the country, or in front of a business or in a park. You can take a book to read or leave one for someone else to find.
This year marks the two year anniversary of our kitchen remodel! My wonderful cabinet maker husband finally got around to making this custom kitchen for our home and I couldn’t be happier!