Christmas art lessons

Holiday art lessons are always fun to plan. But I am also supposed to teach curriculum, standards, the elements and principles of design, and art history. It is possible to squeeze everything in and still keep the holiday spirit! Here is how I combined holiday festivity with educational value to create a collection of holiday art lesson plans. #holidayartlessons #holidayart // holiday art lessons // holiday art // holiday lessons

Just before winter break, my kids classes (ages 7-14) made gingerbread houses with candy using watercolor. Our focus here was on creating a pleasing composition using a variety of elements (candy!). Everything we painted had to be edible - doorknobs, door mats, windows, footpaths, trees....so.... candy and cookies! We created realistic dimension on our glossy, sticky candy using highlights and shadows, and our snow (icing sugar) looks fluffy because we also added shadows using a faint blue…

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A fast and easy holiday lesson of a Christmas car, full of art techniques including symmetry, tints, reflections and perspective. Using black oil pastel and

Looking for some more fun winter art activities for kids? This DIY Snowflake Art Project is a terrific craft for kids to enjoy creating and makes a beautiful keepsake or awesome gifts for loved ones.

Middle school students will create a stunning stained glass Nativity art project with a "star of light," on paper, honoring the birth of Jesus at Christmas.

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

The home improvement store is a great place for art inspiration! Learn how to use aluminum tape and yarn to create a fun art project for kids.

These are my best Christmas and Advent art lessons for kids ages 4-14. They focus on multiple art elements and principles, and exemplify the spirit of the season.