Middle school christmas art projects

Kids will love making this colorful Christmas chalk pastel art using an easy pastel technique and printable templates. A great holiday art project for kids of all ages!

I showed my 4th graders how to draw the simple shapes that make up the nutcrackers. Then I asked them to decorate the nutcrackers they drew by adding their own details. We talked about the element of design, value and how it makes things in art work look "real". I showed them techniques that they could use with oil pastels to create value in their art work.

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.

Use 2 point perspective drawing techniques to create a 3D gingerbread house in a winter landscape for the holidays using markers and colored pencils. Perfect...

This fun lesson only took 2 (40 minute) art classes! Just enough time for a couple of my 5th grade classes to create them before winter break!! Steps to the lesson with pics below! A big THANKS to…

Use easy watercolor techniques to create these gorgeous watercolor Christmas ornaments. A great handmade ornament idea and Christmas art project that kids will love to make!

Fun, fresh, and easy Christmas Art Projects you can do in your classroom. These Christmas art projects are contemporary and fresh!

Enjoy a glowing Christmas tree kids' art tutorial and make a dreamy Christmas scene with your artists. The perfect art project to celebrate the season.

This simple winter watercolor art project is stunning and a great painting idea for older kids and tweens! A fun winter project with an easy to follow tutorial.