Now that it’s winter,* how about some winter art projects for kids?
Most art activities are wonderful all year round, but here are some that are especially suited to winter because of the themes or materials.
Snow
Snowflakes
Ice
Snowmen
Winter mittens
Evergreen trees
etc
So, if you’re looking for especially wintry art ideas to try, try these!
*Daphne, my younger daughter, asked me if it’s winter yet and I said, “Yes, sweetie.” Maia countered with “No, it’s not! The first day of winter is December 21st.” And I said, “Okay, yes, technically the first day of winter is December 21st, but it’s starting to feel like winter and many people consider winter to start now.”
13 Winter Art Projects for Kids
1. Glue resist snowman paintings
Create these beautiful wintry paintings with just a few materials. A wonderful project for toddlers and up!
2. Sticker resist starry night cards
These gorgeous watercolor resist cards are so easy to make with watercolor paint, stickers and salt!
3. DIY glitter tape Christmas trees
Add sparkle to handmade Christmas cards with this DIY glitter tape! Easy to make with double sided tape.
4. Washi tape resist trees (on Meri Cherry)
Try this watercolor tape resist project and add some salt for a lovely dappled effect!
5. Monoprint winter art for kids
Learn the basics of monoprinting and the possibilities are endless! A great printmaking project for kids.
6. Snow painting technique for kids
Add a sprinkle of salt to your winter watercolor paintings. Dry and brush off to reveal snow!
7. Melting crayon art Christmas paintings
Melted crayon art is SO much fun! Create vibrant and colorful lines and then paint over for a watercolor resist project.
8. Puffy paint snowflakes (on Inner Child Fun)
This puffy paint is easy to make with flour, water and food coloring! Put paint in a squirt bottle and create winter puffy paintings.
9. Colored ice sculptures :: outdoor winter art for kids
A simple and colorful sculpture project for kids. Freeze colored water in muffin tins and stack shapes to create ice sculptures.
10. A Jan Brett inspired winter art activity
Paint a pair of mittens, inspired by Jan Brett’s beloved winter classic, The Mitten.
11. Mixed media flowers for Christmas cards
Draw and paint flowers in this mixed media art project. These make wonderful Christmas cards!
12. Puffy paint snow recipe and snowman (on Growing a Jeweled Rose)
This snow paint is simple to make with just a few ingredients and dries puffy! Great for creating snowman, snowflakes and other winter art!
13. Alpine tree paintings (on Painted Paper in the Art Room)
Beautiful alpine trees that help bring nature’s beauty indoors all winter long. Try these alpine trees for more winter inspiration as well!
How about you? What are your favorite winter art projects for kids?
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5 Comments
Brigitte
December 1, 2015 at 7:37 amWell, it’s not Winter here so I guess we could just say, it’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas with those kind of activities … 21st December will probably see the other end of the spectrum – full beaches with people desperately trying to cool off from 40ºC heat but with a great Christmas spirit. We’re going to spend ours parked under some sheaoks overlooking the beach this year with some seafood, bathers and beach games. Makes a change from a traditional Christmas dinner with the family, that’s for sure. There’s some great Summer Christmas holiday activities there anyhow to get us into the spirit and make it feel like it’s cooler that it is!
Jean Van't Hul
December 4, 2015 at 6:34 amEnjoy your summer Christmas, Brigitte! Beaches and seafood sound like a wonderful way to spend Christmas!
Raising The Capable Student
December 1, 2015 at 6:52 pmWe live in a warmer climate…still dealing with falling leaves, BUT these look like a fun way to have it feel like winter!
Jean Van't Hul
December 4, 2015 at 6:32 am:)
Natasha
December 16, 2015 at 5:30 pmJust some fantastic doable ideas here.