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Winter Folk Art Trees | Easy art lesson for kids using marker and watercolor to make colorful simple winter trees

Winter Folk Art Trees

60

Min

These Folk Art Trees created with wintery colors is a quick and easy art project to do when days are cold and short. Packed with art standards, this 60-minute project teaches line, pattern, shape and watercolor techniques.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
– Watercolor paper or regular all-purpose paper
– Black Sharpie (or waterproof) marker
– Medium paintbrush
– Liquid watercolor paints (pan watercolors are great, too)

Download the FREE Winter Folk Art Tree Drawing Guide below: (*NOTE: We recommend downloading the freebie using Chrome or Safari.)

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Sharpie art project, simple for elementary kids

Drawing the trees…
Draw tree trunks with a Sharpie or waterproof black marker. Start near the top of the paper and draw the trunk until it extends off the bottom.
Add branches, shapes and lines as shown in the handout and video but feel free to create your own folk art trees.

Watercolor winter trees

Painting the trees…
Use liquid watercolor paints to create a halo of color around the tree branches. If you don’t want the colors of paint to bleed, make sure to allow for space between each halo OR paint a few and then add in more after the first trees dry. This approach takes longer.

Fill in with the various tree colors and allow to dry before attempting to paint background (about 10 minutes).

Easy winter watercolor trees childrens art lesson

Painting the background…
Select a color that is different from any of the tree colors and apply around the tree shapes. Allow to dry, then admire your work!

I’d love to see what your students created. Share your art on Instagram and tag us @deepspacesparkle

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Winter Folk Art Trees | Easy kids winter art lesson with markers and watercolors

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  • Cynthia F Martel

    Thank you Patty! I started off not knowing what to do with Kindergarten 15 years ago and you saved me with your blog.

  • Denna Stamper

    I tried to download, and nothing downloaded. Is it the link or something on my end that is “amiss”?

    • Bethany

      Hi Denna! Everything is working on our end. If you click the download button and add your email address we will send the lesson directly to your inbox. Be sure to check your Spam or Junk folders to make sure it didn’t end up there. Enjoy.

    • Jana

      Beautiful art lesson as always. Thank you so much!

    • Christina

      It didn’t work for me when I used Google Chrome. I had to use Safari browser to get the download to work.

    • Laura

      I also requested the lesson, but got a different pack instead… no Folk Art Trees. I got a polar bear, Martin Luther King Jr., and winter tree silhouette.

      • Patty

        Hi Laura,
        I just tested the download link and all seems to be fine on my end. Are you clicking the box that “Click to Download”? When I tested the link, I added my name and email and received the Folk Art Trees. Try again and see what happens.

  • Marissa Salgado

    What grade or ages would you suggest for this project? So cute I can’t wait to do it.

  • Jess

    What grade should I use this with?

    • Bethany

      Hi Jess! That’s a great question! I think 3rd grade would be a good base grade level for the Folk Art Trees (to get big trees with details, like the examples.). I hope that helps.

  • Dru

    This is such fun! Thanks!

  • Christy Pilson

    Love this!!!

  • Charlene Brown

    Love it, can not wait to try it!

  • Angela Price Rubin

    Love

  • A

    Love it!

  • Cynthia Remski

    Very pretty project! Going to do this with my art class next week. I love the combination of cool watercolors to make a wintry effect. Thank you!

  • Ronda Lyden

    I love the variety of trees made with simple shapes and lines.

  • Laurice Batterson

    Great Idea I can break this into two lessons to blow drying time.

  • Laurice Batterson

    I clicked on the download link and did not get the drawing guide. Can you please send me one

  • Sunflowerstudioflorence

    Great, last minute art lesson for cold, gray, days!!!

  • paula

    HI Bethany,

    I think I found everyone’s problem. I use Firefox and I thought I would try to install Chrome to get this to download. It worked! So I think the problem is for anyone not using Chrome. Maybe you lovely ladies could try to make these compatible with Firefox as well. I think that is why so many people are having problems.
    Thanks for all your hard work!! Y^_^Y

    I posted this on the Chinese New Year Tiger as well.

    paula
    Oh and 春節快樂喔!! (Happy Lunar New Year)

  • Mandy

    Looks like a great activity. Gives the students an opportunity to learn to draw trees in a variety of ways, instead of the same old way all the time.

  • Cecilia Doyle

    Love these…will be so fun with my K students

  • Carrie King

    When I clicked the link to download the activity, nothing happened. Could you send it to me please? Thanks!

    • Bethany

      Hi Carrie! Thanks so much for requesting this lesson. If you added your email address we will send it directly to your inbox. Be sure to check your spam or junk folder in case it ended up there by mistake. Enjoy.

    • Victoria Fugnitti

      When it emailed a download link, it was the wrong activity.

      • Bethany

        Hi Victoria! If you click the download button and add your email address we will send the lesson directly to your inbox. Be sure to check your Spam or Junk folders to make sure it didn’t end up there. We have found that both the Chrome or Safari browsers work best so be sure to try using one of those. I just tested the link and everything worked. If you continue to have trouble you can email support@deepspacesparkle.com. Enjoy.

  • Dianne

    I just love the creative way with trees!

  • Merryl Cronrod

    Thank you so much! I love this lesson.

  • denita allen

    This looks wonderful but, I am having trouble downloading the drawing guide. Can you help me with this? thank you

    • Bethany

      Hi Denita! Thanks so much for requesting our lesson! If you click the download button and add your email address we will send the pdf directly to your inbox. Be sure to check your spam folder in case our email ended up there on accident. The download hasn’t been working as well if you use the Firefox browser so be sure to try using Chrome or Safari instead. Enjoy.

  • Tanya

    Love it

  • Kathy

    Looks great! As soon as I get my watercolors in I’ll try it.

  • Diane Chee

    I like deepsparkle. Its so wonderful to download.

  • Val

    Thanks, love these winter colors!

  • lucasc6

    Awesome thanks
    I’m teaching line at the moment and this worked well with P-6 children

  • lucasc6

    Awesome thanks
    I’m teaching line at the moment and this worked well with P-6 children

  • fred b matel

    good and awsome

  • Tori

    Love this idea thanyou! What is the name of the picture book you show in the background at the end? I enjoy drawing on our literacy time to create our art. Many thanks. Tori

  • Gail

    Just love this idea. Just need to buy 20 Sharpies and our school won’t like that. Oh dear.

  • katie

    The lesson will not download. 🙁

    • Bethany

      Hi Katie! The link to the download seems to be working on our end, I just tested it. We’ve recently learned that our downloads aren’t working with the Firefox browser, so I’d suggest using Chrome or Safari instead. Be sure to check your spam or junk folders.

  • Linda Hollier

    Hi, I tried to download the winter tree drawing guide and I received ‘how to teach SPACE’ when I click on the link it’s all about space.

    • Bethany

      Hi Linda! You’re absolutely right! We will get this fixed right away. Thanks so much for letting us know.

  • Jennifer

    What is the book/story you read as inspiration??

  • Angela

    This look so fun to try!

  • Marilyn

    Love this simple , easy to create lesson. Love the colors and the guided lesson plans!

  • Leah

    Beautiful idea, I will be doing this one with my after school club

  • Sharon Pitt

    What kind of paint did you use? It’s so vibrant!

    • Bethany

      Hi Sharon! This is Bethany from Customer Support. It looks like we are using Liquid Watercolors for this project. One of our favorite brands is from Colorations! Enjoy.

  • Catriona

    Hi

    Could you please email me the drawing guide for the Winter folk art trees. I cant seem to downlod it. Thanks.

    • Bethany

      Hi Catriona! Everything is working on our end. If you click the download button and add your email we will send the lesson directly to your inbox. We have found that our website doesn’t work as well with the Firefox browser so if that is your browser please try Chrome or Safari. Be sure to check your Spam or Junk folders to make sure it didn’t end up there. Enjoy.

  • Wendy Wise

    I noticed a book in the video. I like to use books to start off a lesson. Could you please share what book that is? Thank you

  • Karen

    Hi: I am unable to download your freebies. I have tried several time to download the folk art trees and winter landscapes and a message appears that the site is temporarily down or has moved to another location. Let me know what to do.

    • Bethany

      Hi Karen! Thanks so much for your interest in our lessons. If you scroll to the bottom of the post you should see a green box with a yellow box the says CLICK TO DOWNLOAD. Are you using the Firefox browser? We’ve noticed that Firefox doesn’t work as well on our website so you should try Safari or Chrome. Enjoy.

  • Monika

    Great stuff

  • Lena

    Absolutely can’t wait to try this with my kiddos! Thanks!

  • elizabeth turri

    Love this!

  • cp

    fun

  • Cindy Elmquist

    Looking forward to these trees!

  • julie.velasquez

    where do te standards and/or learning goals per grade appear?

    • Bethany

      Hi Julie! Bethany here from Customer Support. The standards and other lesson resources are only included with all the lessons inside The Sparklers’ Club membership.

  • Erica

    What was the read aloud that you showed quickly in the video that you based this art project on?

    • Bethany

      Hi Erica! Great question. I believe it’s The Last Stop on the Reindeer Express by Maudie Powell-Tuck. Enjoy.

  • Carly

    Hi! What size paper did you use?

  • Alina Gabriela

    Foarte frumos ! Mulțumesc pentru inspirație !

  • Sue Miller

    Thank you for making this available.

  • Raquel

    ADOREI!

  • Aisling

    Hi, is there another link to download the guide? Clicking to download on chrome but nothing is coming up. Thanks

    • Bethany

      Hi Aisling! Everything is working on our end. If you click the download button and add your email address we will send the lesson directly to your inbox. Be sure to check your Spam or Junk folders to make sure it didn’t end up there. Enjoy.

  • Sandy

    Could you send me the drawing guide for your Winter Folk Art Trees, please.

    • Bethany

      Hi Sandy! Thanks so much for your interest in this lesson. If you click the download button and add your email address we will send the lesson directly to your inbox. Our website works best using Chrome or Safari so if you are having issues downloading please try a different browser. Be sure to check your Spam or Junk folders to make sure it didn’t end up there. Enjoy.

  • Kim

    Great winter art project for my class!

  • aubrey.mchazlett

    This is a great website

  • Ellen

    What kind of paper do you suggest (that I might have in my school cupboard)?

    • Bethany

      Hi Ellen! Watercolor paper or regular all-purpose paper would work well with this lesson.

  • Cheyenne Dixon

    Absolutely gorgeous love them.

  • Diana

    Love it!

  • mel

    I guess you can no longer download the “Free” handout without joining the Sparklers Club…womp womp…

    • Bethany

      Hi Mel! Thanks so much for your interest in this lesson. If you click the yellow download button and add your email address we will send the lesson directly to your inbox. No need to join in order to receive this freebie. Be sure to check your Spam or Junk folders to ensure it didn’t end up there. We recently realized that the Firefox browser doesn’t works as well with out website so I’d try Chrome or Safari. Enjoy.

  • Debe

    Hello,
    Very nice lesson. I really want the pdf but keep getting directed to the video. How can I get just the pdf of the folk art trees/winter folk art trees?
    Thanks, dpg

    • Bethany

      Hi Debe! Thanks so much for your interest in this lesson. If you click the yellow download button and add your email address we will send the lesson directly to your inbox. Be sure to check your Spam or Junk folders to ensure it didn’t end up there. We recently realized that the Firefox browser doesn’t works as well with out website so I’d try Chrome or Safari. Enjoy.

  • Jacky

    Hi,
    Thanks so much for sharing the wonderful idea!
    Random qestion – what is the picture book you (with the little girl and the reindeer) show in the video example?
    Thanks!

  • Lorae Mercier

    Love this

  • Elaine

    I also tried to download but nothing happened. I used Google Chrome and Safari, but no joy. I’d love to use this lesson with my class.

    • Bethany

      Hi Elaine! Everything is working on our end. If you click the download button and add your email address we will send the lesson directly to your inbox. Be sure to check your Spam or Junk folders to make sure it didn’t end up there. If you don’t see it there you can email support@deepspacesparkle.com for help!

  • Holly Green

    The Winter Folk Art Trees are simply beautiful. Thank you for sending the Drawing Guide Download, please.

  • Rebecca Baksa

    Thank you

  • Marie Pena

    I would love this emailed to me please..the download button is not working for me. Thanks!

    • Bethany

      Hi Marie! If you click the download button and add your email address we will send the lesson directly to your inbox. Be sure to check your Spam or Junk folders to make sure it didn’t end up there. We have found that both the Chrome or Safari browsers work best so be sure to try using one of those. I just tested the link and everything worked. If you continue to have trouble you can email support@deepspacesparkle.com

  • J.M.

    ___

  • Darlene Chuto

    Hi you send me tree copy l love it thank 😊 ❣️ darlene chuto

  • dani

    download

    • Bethany

      Hi Dani! If you click the download button and add your email address we will send the lesson directly to your inbox. Be sure to check your Spam or Junk folders to make sure it didn’t end up there. We have found that both the Chrome or Safari browsers work best so be sure to try using one of those. I just tested the link and everything worked. When you receive the email scroll to the bottom and click to download packet. If you continue to have trouble you can email support@deepspacesparkle.com

  • Susan

    Thank you

  • Danielle

    I clicked “Download” and nothing happened.

    • Bethany

      Hi Danielle! I’m sorry you’re having trouble with the link. We have found that both the Chrome or Safari browsers work best so be sure to try using one of those and not Firefox which doesn’t work well on here.. I just tested the link and everything worked. If you click the download button and add your email address we will send the lesson directly to your inbox.

  • Stacy Kvale

    Please send me the guide. The link will not open up the email window. Can’t wait to do this with my 4th graders.

    • Bethany

      Hi Stacy! I’m sorry you’re having trouble with the link. We have found that both the Chrome or Safari browsers work best so be sure to try using one of those and not Firefox which doesn’t work well on here.. I just tested the link and everything worked. If you click the download button and add your email address we will send the lesson directly to your inbox.

  • Jessica

    What book do you have with this project? You briefly show a page of it.

    • Bethany

      Hi Jessica! Good catch. That was Last Stop on the Reindeer Express by Maudie Powell-Tuck (Author), Karl James Mountford (Illustrator)! Enjoy.

  • Elizabeth G

    Wonderful! If you haven’t put this on Teachers Pay Teachers, it’s a great winter season project.

    • Patty

      Thanks Elizabeth! We don’t sell our individual resources on Teachers Pay Teachers as we offer a much steeper discount through our own website. We offer all of our lessons and curriculums and trainings through our membership site, The Sparklers’ Club. Here’s some info: https://deepspacesparkle.lpages.co/join-waitlist/

  • Cheryl

    I am unable to add my name and email address to receive any downloads – I’ve done it on a couple of different resources (today and yesterday, on Chrome and on Edge) and it won’t do anything other than spin and spin. Anything different I should try?

    • Bethany

      Hi Cheryl! We are so happy you found us. If you are having trouble joining please reach out to support@deepspacesparkle.com for assistance. We look forward to welcoming you into The Sparklers’ Club.

  • Monica

    Hello. I can not download the guide. I click on the link and nothing happens. I’m using Chrome and have tried other search engines (firefox, explorer) and I’m still unable to do so. Is there another way to access the guide?

  • Janni

    What children’s book is shown in the video? I like to share a book that goes with the theme of the art lesson.

    • Bethany

      Hi Janni! Good eye, we love a good book around here too. The book is The Last Stop on the Reindeer Express by Maudie Powell-Tuck. Enjoy.

  • ann marie

    Thank you so much dear Patty, I love it…. and also my students

  • Marie-Eve

    This is beautiful!!

  • Michelle Sykes

    I can’t wait to try this with my first graders. I love that it is beautiful, fun, and teaches art concepts. My kids will love using sharpies with paint.

  • Susan

    Please send drawing guide? The download link is not working for me?

    • Bethany

      Hi Susan! We are excited you found us. Everything is working on our end. If you click the download button and add your email address we will send the lesson directly to your inbox. Be sure to check your Spam or Junk folders to make sure it didn’t end up there. We have found that the Firefox browser doesn’t work as well on our site but both Chrome & Safari browsers work so be sure to try using one of those. Also if you are on a school computer there may be a firewall preventing the download from heading your way. I hope that helps.

  • ORla

    Can you send me the download guide?
    The button is not working for me.
    Please & Thanks

    • Bethany

      Hi Orla! If you click the download button and add your email address we will send the lesson directly to your inbox. Be sure to check your Spam or Junk folders to make sure it didn’t end up there. We have found that the Firefox browser doesn’t work as well on our site but both Chrome & Safari browsers work so be sure to try using one of those. Enjoy.

  • Jane Fortune

    This art looks fantastic

  • shauna

    thanks

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