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Christmas Line Art for Kids (Easy Op Art–Inspired Holiday Project)

BySarah McClelland

Looking for an easy Christmas art project for kids that teaches real art concepts without extra prep? This Christmas Line Art Pack is a simple way to explore line, pattern, and color during the holiday season.

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How to Do the Christmas Line Art Project

This activity works well for grades K–4 and is perfect for December art lessons, early finishers, or a quiet winter craft.

  1. Choose a page from the mini pack.
  2. Check the line code at the top of the page.
    Example from the printable:
    • 1 = straight lines
    • 2 = wavy lines
    • 3 = dotted lines
    • 4 = crosshatching
  3. Fill each numbered section with the matching line type.
  4. Color the artwork using crayons, markers, or colored pencils.
  5. Display your finished Christmas line art for a festive classroom or home gallery.

This simple step-by-step flow makes the project easy for all ages.

🎄 This Christmas Zentangle is another fantastic option to try with kids.

What’s Included in the Christmas Line Art Pack

Each printable page features:

  • A holiday theme: present, snowman, reindeer, bow, tree, and more
  • Numbered sections
  • A four-part line code (straight, wavy, dotted, crosshatch)
  • Space for kids to add color after completing the line work

(Each page includes these elements—see line codes in the upper corner.)

This is a perfect low-prep December art activity for teachers and parents.

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What Art Style Does This Represent?

This Christmas Line Art pack introduces two important styles:

  • Op Art (Optical Art): Patterns and repeated lines create visual movement, similar to the work of Bridget Riley.
  • Line Art: Kids build the entire design using line variations before adding color. Explore the 7 Elements of Art here.

🎨 Both styles help kids understand how artists use lines and patterns to create mood and movement.

Extension Ideas

  • Create an Op Art class gallery
  • Limit colors to warm or cool palettes
  • Introduce artist snapshots: Riley, Klee, Kandinsky
  • Turn the finished art into holiday cards or gifts
  • Challenge older students to invent their own line patterns

🎨 Explore a variety of printable art activities here.

Free Christmas Line Art Printable

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