Halloween Art Project Owl Witch Art Activity Halloween Craft Halloween Art

In this quick and easy Owl as a Witch Halloween art project, students draw and paint an owl wearing a witch hat, then create a resist pattern background for an extra magical touch. It introduces wax resist painting, directed drawing and playful Halloween themes using just wax crayons and black and brown paint.

It is a low-prep lesson for teachers and homeschoolers, and it works for all skill levels. Use it as a Halloween-themed art lesson, a quick project before the holiday, or a way to introduce resist painting techniques.

WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING

★★★★★ “This was perfect for my French immersion class. I could describe in French and they could see each step . merci” Natalie B.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (30 PAGES, NON-EDITABLE)

• About the Resource with materials, learning objectives and step-by-step guidance
• Lesson Plan (2 pages) in Teacher Does / Student Does format, with materials list and learning outcomes
• Owl as a Witch Step-by-Step Drawing Handout
• Art Piece Demonstration Step-by-Step, 25 slides with visual and text instructions
• Example of Completed Art Piece to show before students begin
• Rubric for technique, creativity and effort

HOW TO USE IT

Look over the lesson plan for the steps and materials, and gather the materials in advance. Read through the visual and text step-by-steps, and consider making a sample yourself so you are ready to help students. Photocopy the handouts students need, such as the step-by-step drawing sheet and rubric.

Print the example artwork in color and show it before the lesson as your hook. Then project the PDF, show it under a document camera, or use it as your guide while you demonstrate. Every step has both a visual and a text description, so the lesson stays clear for you and your students.

FAQ

What materials are needed?

Pencil, eraser, black felt, 30 step-by-step draw handouts, 30 art rubrics, card stock or blank paper, wax crayons, brown and black paint (watercolor, paint cakes, or watered down tempera or acrylic), a paintbrush and water, and salt to sprinkle on the wet paint for texture.

Can I project it for students to follow?

Yes. Project the step-by-step pages from the PDF, or use them as a guideline while you demonstrate the art project yourself.

Is there a rubric?

Yes. A rubric for assessing technique, creativity and effort is included.

ALL TEACHER REVIEWS (5)

★★★★ “Such an easy and attractive art project. I am so pleased with how these turned out!” Corinne K.

★★★★ “Great project!” DONNA H.

★★★★★ “Fun project” Lori K.

★★★★★ “Great art activity” karen f.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kathleen McGiveron (Ms Artastic) is an artist who has been featured on NBC LX News and designs art lessons for kids and educational resources for teachers. She is the founder of Ms Artastic and hosts the Ms Artastic YouTube Channel and Podcast.

TERMS OF USE

Images and lessons are copyright products.

YOU MAY: use this in creative ways and have as much fun with it as you like. For clip art, you may use the images as clip art, website graphics, binder covers or bulletin board decorations. Additional licenses are available for school use.

YOU MAY NOT: share it with other teachers, administration or districts (admin can buy additional licenses), sell it, give it out for free or photocopy it for others.

Sincerely,

Ms Artastic