This Andy Warhol Flowers craft is the perfect activity for kids of all ages! Kids will have so much fun learning about Andy Warhol and his style of pop art. We've even included a free flower template to make it super easy! Follow the step-by-step directions below to make your own pop art flowers!
If you're looking for more famous artists crafts, you're going to love this other flower pop art project and this other Andy Warhol project!
We also have some really fun templates in our shop! Try out our pop art bundle or our Andy Warhol artist pack.
Art projects that feature famous artists are so much fun to do with kids. We especially love anything to do with Andy Warhol and pop art. I mean, just look at some of his creations! They are so much fun to recreate as you introduce some art history. These Andy Warhol flowers are no exception to that.
If you're not familiar with Andy Warhol, he is one of the most influential artists to exist. He was part of the pop art movement and it's very likely you've seen lots of his works.
The history behind Andy Warhol flowers in particular, are incredibly interesting. Definitely spend some time learning about them if you're not familiar with them!
Now, onto the pop art flowers craft. I know you're going to LOVE making these pop art flowers inspired by Andy Warhol!
Scroll down below to get started making your own Andy Warhol flowers.
Andy Warhol Flowers
Why You'll Love This Warhol Flowers Craft
If you're not sure if you want to try this Andy Warhol Flowers craft, here are a few reasons you'll love it:
- Educational: This project is a great introduction to Andy Warhol and his pop art style. It's a great time to discuss colour, different patterns, and harnessing our creativity!
- Great fine motor practice: Cutting, painting, and gluing make this one great for getting some fine motor practice. Especially for younger kids who are still developing those hand muscles!
- Simple materials: No fancy materials are required. I can almost guarantee you have all these materials at home!
- Perfect for groups: No matter if you have a group of siblings, a playdate, or a classroom, this is a great craft for keeping everyone engaged. The simple steps and easy to follow without direct instruction needed!
Pop Art Flowers Supplies
- Flower Template (printed onto coloured paper)
- Black Paper
- Plastic Fork
- Paint - light green and dark green
- Paper Plate (or a paint palette)
- Thin Black Marker
How to Make Andy Warhol Flowers
STEP ONE: Prepare Your Materials
Before you get started on your Andy Warhol flowers craft, you'll want to make sure you have everything prepared ahead of time. Gather your materials and add your different shades of green paint to the paint palette or a paper plate before inviting your child to do the craft.
You'll also want to make sure you have printed out the flower template onto different colours of paper. If you'd like a reference for inspiration, print out or look up Andy Warhol's flower paintings.
Scroll down for the flower template.
STEP TWO: Paint the Grass
Now the fun part of making pop art flowers really begins! Invite your child to use the fork to paint all over the black paper with the green paint. The flowers will be glued on top later, so don't worry about leaving space!
Be sure to use both shades of green all over the paper!
STEP THREE: Cut Out Flowers & Add Details
Once you're satisfied with the result of the painted grass, it's time to cut out the flowers while the paint dries. Invite your child to cut out their favorite colored flowers and add some details to the middle.
STEP FOUR: Glue into Place
You're almost done! The last part of your pop art Andy Warhol flowers is gluing them in place! You can use Elmer's glue or a glue stick for this. Your pop art flowers are now complete!
Pop Art Andy Warhol Flowers Tips
While these Andy Warhol Flowers are pretty simple, here's a few tips for you to help things go smoothly:
- Make sure you have the paint laid out and templates printed ahead of time. These projects are a lot easier when it's ready as soon as kids sit down.
- Minimize the mess by laying down some newspaper before you paint. Then, crumple it up and throw it away when you're done!
- If you have younger kids joining, you might want to cut flowers ahead of time.
GET YOUR PRINTABLE FLOWER TEMPLATE BELOW
To get this flower template for free click on the link below and use the discount code: flower. For personal or classroom use only. Not for redistribution. All images are copyrighted. Thank you.
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You might like to check out a few more pop art ideas. We also have a selection of Andy warhol inspired crafts available in the Messy Little monster shop.
I hope you have lots of fun making your Andy Warhol flowers using these simple step-by-step instructions and our flower template! Kids of all ages are sure to enjoy making these pop art flowers.
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