Winter art projects

I'm not an artist - so trust me - if I can make this painting, it has to be pretty easy! I HAD to try this art project just because it's fun. And cool. And sciency. (My browser is telling me that's not a real word... haha) This salt and watercolor snowflake art project actually teaches you something, and I LOVE that! I'll be the first person to raise my hand and admit, 'I can't draw or paint'. And trying to make me do either of those two things will make me want to hide my head in…

Kids will use chalk pastels and black paper to create this bold and bright hot chocolate art project! Easy to follow tutorial included.

Learn about layering and blending pastels with this gorgeous northern lights chalk pastel art project! A beautiful winter art project kids will love creating.

Capture the beauty of the season with these 20 Winter Art Ideas for Kids that are truly frame-worthy! From penguins to landscapes - everything is art!

Meet one of your new favorite art lessons for kids! Students will create a scarf selfie (or "scarfie") art project with a focus on line, shape and pattern all will using one of the most fun art techniques called scratch art. This lesson is perfect for elementary students of all ages and can be modified and adjusted with ease.

Colorful penguin art project that use simple supplies and teaches a bunch of art techniques. Makes a cute Xmas craft, too!

These Folk Art Trees created with wintery colors is a quick and easy art project for kids. Packed with art standards, this 60-minute art project teaches students about line, pattern, shape, and watercolor techniques.

After many watercolor projects behind us, I was looking for a quick project to do with my kids in a dry technique that would give reliable and bold results. We had not done any oil pastel projects in ages, so I though I'd start there. I discovered this amazing artist on youtube: Art Arena. He creates stunning, bright oil pastel landscapes using a blending technique, and incorporates silhouetted images with soft graphite for a powerful effect. This project is directly inspired by his 'Aurora…

Art Education Connections for Teachers: Some of the key terminology that can connect with this lesson includes form, texture, variety, proportion, space, perspective, culinary art. What is the origin of gingerbread houses? The tradition of decorating gingerbread began in Germany in the 1800's, and became highly popularized by that eerie witches house made of sweets

Kids will use easy watercolor techniques to make a gorgeous winter silhouette art project. A fun watercolor painting idea with a winter twist!