Newspaper crafts

Newspaper is a really interesting (and relatively inexpensive) material. It’s great for a project on recycling, or just as an alternative material in art and craft lessons.

Try some of the following tried and tested newspaper-based craft activities – you might be surprised that something so ordinary can be transformed into something quite lovely.

Activities

1. 3D fantasy forest
2. Night-time silhouette picture
3. Newspaper sculptures
4. Newspaper hats
5. Newspaper painting
6. Newspaper weaving

1. 3D fantasy forest

This is a good activity to use with children in small groups, working carefully over three or four sessions. Children often have to work rather quickly during art and craft sessions, but by giving several sessions over to creating a group piece of art, children have more time to discuss ideas, work out their own ways of cooperating with others, taking turns and sharing, and also naturally become more meticulous in their presentation.

• Newspapers
• Magazines or coloured scrap paper (optional)
• Sturdy grey or white card
• PVA glue
• Extra decorations, such as mini pom poms or sequins (optional)