Fun arts and crafts for tweens that include painting, drawing, sculpture and more! Perfect for makers ages 10-12 to make and create!
Updated June 2024
The tween years are a fantastic time for kids to dabble in lots of different hobbies, honing their interests and building their skills. If you happen to have an artsy tween in your home, then you know how invested they can be in a project, and how giving them a little bit of freedom lets their creativity flourish!
While tweens still enjoy a good process art activity, they’re often very interested in the finished result, making this the ideal time to introduce a wider variety of arts and crafts.
Luckily we’ve got a little bit of everything in this list, making it absolutely perfect for this unique age group.
Arts and Crafts for Tweens
Drawing Ideas for Kids
Here are some art activities to help your tween develop their drawing confidence and creativity.
1. Drawing Vegetables
Practice observational drawing with this above and below the garden drawing activity.
2. Abstract Self-Portraits
Learn how to draw an abstract self portrait in 6 simple steps!
3. Frida Kahlo Portraits
This is a fun Frida inspired drawing prompt for kids. Explore identity with kids & create personalized Frida Kahlo portraits for kids.
Painting Ideas for Kids
We love these painting ideas for older kids.
1. Blow Painting with Straws
Blow painting with straws is a simple but fun action art activity. Use a straw to blow liquid paint on paper, creating amazing designs!
2. Paint a Watercolor Geode
An excellent watercolor painting activity to pair with learning about geodes and rocks.
3. Paint Lace with Kids
Paint lace using liquid watercolors and then turn the colorful lace into a beautiful wall hanging!
Printmaking Ideas for Kids
Tweens are so fun to try out more advanced printmaking techniques with!
1. Styrofoam Printmaking
Scratch a design into styrofoam for an easy printmaking activity.
2. Rainbow Scrape Painting
Scrape painting is a fun process art activity for kids. This fun technique moves paint with a card to create colorful rainbows.
3. Create Easy LEGO Prints
Creating LEGO prints is a fun open-ended art activity for kids of all ages. Use LEGOs and stamp pads to create cities, flowers, mandalas, and letters too!
Collage Ideas for Kids
Try these collage ideas with your older artists!
1. Marble Paper Art Landscape Collages
Create your own marbled paper and use it for beautiful landscape collages!
2. Mandala Art Designs on Records
Upcycle a vinyl record and glue on loose parts to make beautiful mandala art designs.
3. Picasso Collages for Kids
Kids explore identity and learn how to create collages with colorful cut paper shapes and glue.
Sculpture Art Ideas for Kids
Let your tweens try 3D art with these sculpture ideas.
1. Make a Coral Reef with Clay
Make a coral reef that glows under black light! A great project and conversation starter for discussing how to protect our oceans.
2. Painted Wood Blocks & Sculptures
An easy sculpture project using wood scraps that’s fun to make for kids of all ages.
3. 3D Rainbow Cardboard Sculptures
Get your build on with cardboard, the best art material around!
Textile Art Ideas for Kids
These weaving art activities are great for your tween artist.
1. Cardboard Looms
Learn a simple weaving activity for kids with cardboard looms and fabric. Create a beautiful piece of art to hang in your home!
2. Felt Succulents
Learn how to create a colorful felt succulent garden for kids with this fun craft tutorial.
3. Tie Dye Ideas: How to Ice Dye
This variation on tie dyeing uses ice and powder dye to make amazing designs.
More Arts and Crafts for Tweens
- How to Create Collage Art for Kids
- How to Make Sun Prints
- How to Do Mandala Printmaking for Kids
- 5 Slime Recipe Ideas for Kids
- How to Play the Exquisite Corpse Game
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