Fall Harvest Cornucopia — Texture, Paper & Oil Pastel Collage Lesson
 
Bring the colors and textures of autumn to life with this hands-on Fall Harvest Cornucopia art lesson! Students create vibrant collages using paper and fibers, then add details and shading with oil pastels. Step-by-step instructions guide them through drawing, layering, and coloring texture, while art history examples connect the project to real still-life traditions.
 
What’s Included:
1 page of teacher instructions and project background
2 pages of art history examples featuring autumn and harvest-themed paintings
5 pages of cornucopia, fruit, and vegetable templates for tracing and collage
Step-by-step drawing guidance for adding oil pastel details
Real student examples for inspiration
Why You’ll Love It:
Combines paper collage with oil pastel drawing for texture and depth
Builds fine motor skills through cutting, layering, and coloring
Step-by-step approach makes it accessible for early elementary students
Connects seasonal creativity to art history and still life