Bring fine art inspiration to your classroom with this fun, engaging, and easy Klimt-inspired penguin art project! Welcome, "The Hug".

Students will love creating their own golden mosaic patterns in the style of Gustav Klimt's famous The Kiss with an adorable pair of penguins. Eye-catching results make this a showstopper for bulletin boards and hallway displays.

What's Included:

• Step-by-step teacher guide with color photos
• Penguin template for cut-and-paste craft (color, cut, and assemble)
• Guided drawing tutorial for students who want to draw their own penguins from scratch
• Differentiation ideas for all ability levels

Why You Will Love This Project:

• Simple & Low Prep – Print, prep basic supplies, and you're ready to go
• Fine Art Connection – Introduces students to Gustav Klimt and the Art Nouveau movement in an accessible, playful way
• Stunning Results – The gold accents and mosaic patterns make every piece look incredible
• Flexible Format – Use the template OR the guided drawing, or both!

Perfect For:

• Winter art lessons
• Valentine's Day art projects
• Famous artist studies (Klimt, Art Nouveau)
• Art centers or early finishers
• Sub plans (easy to follow!)
• Bulletin board displays
• Elementary art projects

Simple Process:

• Color the penguin template with yellow and geometric mosaic patterns
• Add gold accents with gold marker or washi tape
• Decorate the background with watercolor and patterns inspired by Klimt's meadow
• Assemble and glue the finished pieces together

Differentiation Made Easy: Use the pre-made template for younger students or those who need extra support, or challenge older students to use the guided drawing tutorial to create their own penguins from scratch. Encourage advanced students to research Klimt's patterns and design their own unique geometric details. Works well for mixed-ability classrooms and special education settings.

Preview the product to see the full project.

Materials Needed: Basic classroom supplies: paper, scissors, glue, coloring materials (crayons, markers, colored pencils, or oil pastels), watercolors, and gold chalk marker and/or gold washi tape for accents.