Christmas Art Projects | 20 December Art Activities for Grades 6–12

Bring seasonal creativity into your middle and high school art room without relying on overly elementary Christmas crafts. This 26-page Christmas Art Projects collection includes 20 skill-based December art activities for grades 6–12. Students explore meaningful art concepts including drawing, value, light and shadow, perspective, architecture, graphic design, observation, composition, pattern, illustration, color, texture, depth, and visual storytelling while creating festive seasonal artwork. Each project is designed as a stand-alone activity, so teachers can choose individual lessons based on time, materials, student ability, and classroom needs. Why Teachers Will Love It - Includes 20 complete art projects - Designed specifically for middle and high school - Seasonal without feeling too elementary - Covers real art skills and concepts - Each project includes a visual example - Includes success criteria - Includes optional challenge extensions - Works well during unpredictable December schedules - Flexible for whole-class or student-choice use - Great for early finishers, sub plans, and short class periods Perfect For - Middle school art - High school art - Grades 6–12 - December art lessons - Christmas art projects - Days before winter break - Student choice - Early finishers - Sub plans - Shortened schedules - Seasonal art units - Independent art activities - Flexible studio days Skills & Concepts Students practice: - Value - Light and shadow - Contrast - Perspective - Architecture - Observation - Form - Composition - Pattern - Repetition - Surface design - Graphic design - Illustration - Storytelling - Character design - Symmetry - Shape - Color - Texture - Depth - Atmosphere - Visual communication Materials Needed Most projects use common art-room supplies such as: - Drawing paper - Pencil - Eraser - Black fineliner or marker - Colored pencils - Markers - Crayons - Watercolor or tempera paint - Paintbrushes - Ruler - Scissors - Glue - Construction paper Not every project requires every material. Estimated Time Most activities can be completed in approximately one class period, though some can be extended depending on student detail, grade level, and materials. Teacher Tip Use the project menu to let students choose from several options during December. That works especially well when class schedules are inconsistent or different sections are at different points in larger units.