Disco Ball Heart – Valentine’s Day Shading & Value Art Activity
 
Bring some sparkle to your Valentine’s art lessons with this Disco Ball Heart activity! Students will explore color value, shading, and reflection while creating a shiny, three-dimensional disco ball design perfect for February. This project blends art skills with festive creativity—ideal for classroom, homeschool, or art centers.
 
What’s Included:
Step-by-step student instructions
Value scale practice using reds, pinks, and magentas
Enlarged Disco Ball Heart coloring template 
Example of light source and highlight placement
Why You’ll Love It:
Encourages careful shading and color blending
Builds understanding of light, value, and 3D form
Perfect for Valentine’s Day art lessons or quick sub plans
Engages students with a fun, glowing design challenge
Easy to adapt for multiple grade levels