Intro to Yarn Painting: Cartoon Portraits

Get ready for a colorful, creative mini adventure in art! This 2-hour workshop is a fun “taste” of our weeklong summer program, giving kids a chance to explore the vibrant world of yarn painting in a quick, hands-on experience.

Students will design and create their own mini cartoon portrait using bright yarn to build texture, color, and personality. Inspired by the bold, expressive style of traditional yarn art, kids will learn how to use line, shape, and color to turn simple drawings into fuzzy, eye-catching masterpieces.

This workshop is all about creativity and self-expression—perfect for young artists who love to draw, experiment, and try something new. By the end, each student will take home a one-of-a-kind yarn portrait that’s playful, personal, and full of character!

Loved this project? This workshop is just the beginning! In our full summer program, Summer 2026: Yarn Painting & Weaving: Color, Texture & YOU! (ages 8–12), students dive deeper into yarn painting, explore colorful pattern design inspired by global art traditions, and learn to weave their own textiles on a loom. It’s a full week of creativity, texture, and imagination you won’t want to miss!