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Fun Art Projects for Tweens

Collage of art projects for tweens and title 20+ cool art projects for tweens and kids

Here we go! We have shared many creative arts and crafts projects for kids of all ages over the years. If you're looking to get crafty, be sure to check out our collection of crafts for tweens. In this round-up, you'll find art projects that explore the old master artists through to modern artists. You'll find inspiration in books you read and discover new art techniques. Hopefully, you will be inspired to pick up your pencil, and paints and get arty!

Collage of art projects for tweens and title 20+ cool art projects for tweens and kids

Fun Art Projects for Tweens

da vinci inspired fresco by kid of a fish underwater

Explore the art of Leonardo Da Vinci and learn how to make a simple fresco painting for kids

two picasso portraits of kids by kids

Pablo Picasso is a fascinating artist. Have fun exploring cubism and creating Picasso portraits for kids

david hockney inspired landscape art by tween

Artist David Hockney is known for his beautiful; landscapes. Create a colourful Hockney-inspired quilted landscape for kids

yayoi kusama inspired painting on canvas with red polka dots

We had an opportunity to see Yayoi Kusama's works at a gallery and they were remarkable. Learn all about this modern artist and create your own Yayoi Kusama art project for kids

kid painting on an canvas at an easel rodrigue painting

George Rodrigue is an American artist, known for his vibrant and graphic art. What Rodrigue-inspired artwork will you make? 

tape resist art project for tweens

Learn how easy it is to make creative tape resist canvas art for your bedroom.

tait inspired totem pole art piece by tween 2 animals high totem pole

Discover indigenous art through the totem pole art of Norman Tait, a Canadian Indigenous artist. Learn about the stories totem poles tell and make your own totem pole art piece.

Learn about the old master artist, Paul Cezanne and his watercolour painting technique. This one is all about exploring watercolour art with kids.

handprint sun stamping art piece with orange and yellow handprint suns

Things might get a little messy when you're making sunshine handprint art and flower stamp art. A tactile way to celebrate the summer solstice.

rainbow colours painted on circles of newpaper for rainbow bunting art

And, when the clouds roll in and drop some rain, what rises? A beautiful painted rainbow bunting - upcycled from old newspapers. We've also shared delightful Earth Day garlands and how to paint a heart garland for Valentine's Day. Which garland or bunting will you make first?

gourd stamping paper with gourds stamped on

Kick the paintbrushes to the curb and look to the garden for your paint tools. Have you ever tried gourd stamping? Yep, those little decorative gourds make lovely stamps!

zentangles for kids

Let's get into doodle art! Specifically, learn all about the benefits of zentangle art as a meditative art process for kids.

print out of 20 easy zentangle patterns for beginners and title

Then explore zentangle art a little further with our collection of zentangle-inspired designs. We've shared 20 zentangle patterns to spark your inspiration.

Printable step-by-step Heart Patterns & Hearts Template social

Learn how to draw 4 heart zentangle patterns inspired by Valentine's Day

doodle easter eggs all lined up

Who says that doodle art should only be done on paper? Not around here! We've shared how to make doodle Easter eggs and how to make doodle pumpkins. What else would you doodle on?

birch bark artwork by tween with fish and underwater scene

Since we are exploring alternatives to paper, learn the history of using birch bark as paper. Create your own birch bark art piece.

blow art kid with paint and straw and paper painted

Have you ever experimented with creating blow art? All you need is paint, paper and straw to paint a totally unique piece of art. 

paul galdone isnpired watercolor painting by tween

Sometimes we find artistic inspiration in the pages of a picture book. Take inspiration from illustrator Paul Galdone and learn a pen and watercolour technique that will have you creating remarkable art.

spice painting of elephants

Did you know that you can paint with spices? Yep, add a little water and you can make a beautiful spice painting - that smells amazing too!

learn how to shade with pencils tween sitting at table with pencils and paper

The book, "Drawing Lessons from a Bear" inspired us to learn how to properly shade using pencils. A simple artistic skill to work on with kids of all ages.

eric carle inspired birthday card with tissue paper sea horse and rainbow

We celebrated Eric Carle's birthday by making a Carle-inspired tissue paper collage birthday card.

collage art inspired by knuffle bunny book elephants and people

Do you love Mo Willems' books? We looked to the pages of Knuffle Bunny to learn about making creative collage art projects.

Fun summer art projects for tweens collage of art projects and title

Have a blast this summer working your way through all of these awesome summer art projects for tweens.

Okay, which artist or art project are you going to attempt first?


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