Hatching & Cross-Hatching – Pen and Ink Shading & Value Drawing Activity
 
Help students master shading and value with this hatching and cross-hatching drawing activity! Students learn both techniques, practice creating light to dark value scales, and then apply their skills to rendering 3D shapes using only lines. Perfect for building drawing confidence and understanding form.
 
What’s Included:
Clear definitions of hatching and cross-hatching
Guided practice section for each technique (dark to light)
Two printable pages of 3D shapes to shade using pen and ink
Example guide showing how line spacing affects value
Student instructions for observation and shading accuracy
Why You’ll Love It:
Teaches students how to show value and form without blending
Builds fine motor control, patience, and technical drawing skills
Great for sketchbook exercises, classroom lessons, or art centers
Works well for upper elementary through high school
No prep—just print and draw!