Make a Mummy

Step-by-step directions for creating a mummy using paper-sculpting methods (PDF File). This activity is featured in the Start with Art: Ancient Egypt educator's guide.

Make a Starbook about Ancient Egypt

Instructions and Templates for creating a starbook that explores Ancienty Egyptian geography, monuments, history, art, hieroglyphs, and more (PDF files). 

NOTE: The templates may take a while to download--the file is approximately 5 MB.

Sculpt a Lekythos

 Step-by-step directions for creating a clay lekythos, a small Greek storage vessel (PDF File).  This activity is featured in the Start with Art: Ancient Greece educator's guide.

Cast an Ornament

Step-by-step directions for the casting an ornament from plaster using the open-mold casting method (PDF File).  This activity is featured in the Start with Art: Ancient Bronzes of the Asian Grasslands educator's guide.

Design a Coat of Arms

 Step-by-step directions for designing a Medieval Coat of Arms (PDF File).  Supplemental handout detailing the Components of the Coat of Arms (PDF File).  You may also want to paint your coat of arms the Medieval way--using egg tempera paint (see below).  This activity is featured in the Start with Art: Medieval Europe educator's guide.

Painting with Egg Tempera

Step-by-step directions for mixing egg tempera (PDF File). Used primarily for painting altarpieces in the Middle Ages, egg tempera is one of oldest painting mediums and has been used all over the world.  Now you can try it! This activity is featured in the Start with Art: Medieval Europe educator's guide.

Questions or Comments?  Please contact the MGMoA Education Department.