Why not bring a little art history into your festivities this holiday season? Combine the magic of Christmas with mini art lessons for kids using these famous artist-inspired Christmas projects. Introduce kids to the world of famous artists and create unique winter or Christmas art inspired by their styles.
Famous Artist-Inspired Christmas Art Projects
Make the holidays unforgettable with these famous artist-inspired Christmas art projects! They’re easy to set up, affordable, and packed with creativity. Plus, they come with free printable templates to make crafting simple and fun.
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Each project is winter-themed or Christmas-inspired and features the style of a famous artist. From ornaments to tessellations, there’s something for every little artist. Supplies are budget-friendly, and instructions are simple to follow!
New! Picasso Santa Art Project
- Picasso Santa Art Project and inspired ideas!
Frida’s Flowers Christmas Ornament
Create a colorful ornament inspired by Frida Kahlo’s iconic love of nature and bold colors.
Frida’s Snowflakes
Turn Frida’s colorful flair into winter-themed paper snowflakes with floral patterns.
Christmas Tree Cards
Design festive cards inspired by famous artists, including Pollock, Kandinsky, and Lichtenstein.
Tesselations
Explore M.C. Escher’s mathematical designs with a holiday twist—perfect for seasonal math-meets-art projects.
O’Keeffe Poinsettia
Celebrate Georgia O’Keeffe with bright, bold poinsettias using watercolors or oil pastels.
Bancroft Circle Ornaments
Create colorful, patterned circle ornaments inspired by Bronwyn Bancroft’s intricate designs.
Mondrian Christmas Tree Ornament
Craft sleek, geometric ornaments inspired by Piet Mondrian’s iconic primary color palette.
Kandinsky Christmas Ornament
Recreate Wassily Kandinsky’s famous abstract style with layered circles and bold shapes for ornaments.
Chagall’s Stained Glass Window Craft 🕎
Make vibrant stained-glass-style artwork inspired by Marc Chagall—perfect for Hanukkah or Christmas!
Merry Matisse Christmas Tree
Use cut-out shapes and bold colors to design Christmas trees in the style of Henri Matisse.
Picasso Snowman
Craft abstract snowmen with Picasso’s playful Cubist style.
Van Gogh’s Snowy Night
Reimagine Van Gogh’s Starry Night with a snowy, wintery twist.
Pollock Snowflakes
Drip and splatter paint to make energetic snowflakes in Jackson Pollock’s iconic style.
Matisse Winter Birds
Combine paper-cut techniques and Matisse’s colorful compositions to make a flock of winter birds.
Warhol Christmas Cards
Create pop-art-inspired holiday cards in Andy Warhol’s bold and colorful style.
Spotlight Project: Kandinsky Christmas Tree
Decorate a door or bulletin board with a field of Kandinsky-inspired Christmas trees using our FREE tree outline!
- Teacher Tip: Use classic Kandinsky-style concentric circles to create vibrant trees. Display them together for a stunning classroom decoration!
- Creative Background Ideas: Paint a snowy sky with Pollock splatter-painting or let each student design their own artistic backdrop.
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More Christmas Crafts to Try
Want even more festive fun? Check out our collection of DIY Christmas ornaments and crafts. These include free printable templates and easy instructions for creating handmade holiday magic.
- DIY Christmas Ornaments: From paper crafts to clay, there’s something for every little crafter.
- Christmas Crafts for Kids: Simple, fun, and festive—perfect for home or classroom use.
- Christmas Tree Crafts: Explore unique ways to celebrate the traditional Christmas tree!
Bring the joy of Christmas and the magic of art together this holiday season. Let’s create something beautiful! 🎄✨
Printable Winter Holiday Art Projects Pack
Celebrate the Winter season with themed art!
Everything you need is included. Just add art supplies! Perfect for kids of all ages to enjoy with a variety of techniques. Whether in the classroom, at home, or with groups, there is a fantastic variety of art activities to try!
Find all the instructions and templates necessary for over 40 art projects this Winter.
Snowflakes, Solstice, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Lunar New Year, and Valentine’s Day
Explore process art, STEAM, and even famous artists with these very doable art activities that won’t break the budget or the time you have available!
