If you’ve been searching for the best homeschool art curriculum for your kids, you’re not alone — and you’re probably a little overwhelmed. There are dozens of programs out there, and most of them look great on a website but fall flat in real life.
Here’s where we landed: art is one of those subjects that should feel joyful. When it doesn’t — when kids are uninterested, when the lessons feel tedious, or when you’re not sure you’re doing it “right” — that’s usually a curriculum problem, not a kid problem.
We use Mother of Divine Grace for our core subjects, and while it covers a lot well, art has been the one area where our kids just don’t engage the way we’d hoped. They’ve finished the assignments, but the spark isn’t there. If that sounds familiar, this guide is for you.
Let’s walk through the best homeschool art curriculum options for Christian families — what they’re actually like to use, who they’re best for, and which ones we’d recommend first.
What to Look for in a Homeschool Art Curriculum
Before you pick a program, it helps to know what actually matters. For most Christian homeschool families, the short list looks something like this:
Ease of use. You’re already managing multiple subjects across multiple grade levels. Art shouldn’t require a 45-minute prep session before you open the book. Look for open-and-go programs with clear instructions that don’t require you to be an artist yourself.
Supplies you can actually find. Some programs come with everything included. Others hand you a list of specialty materials that take three weeks and $80 to source. Know which type you’re getting before you buy.
A Christian worldview (or at least no conflict with it). Not every art curriculum is explicitly Christian, and that’s okay — but you want to avoid programs that celebrate values or artists in ways that conflict with your family’s faith.
Content that holds kids’ attention. This is the one most parents underestimate. A structured program that your child refuses to engage with is useless. The best curriculum is the one your kids will actually sit down for.
Best Homeschool Art Curriculum Options for Christian Families
1. How Great Thou Art
How Great Thou Art is one of the most popular explicitly Christian art programs available, and for good reason. It was designed specifically for homeschool families, integrates Scripture and faith throughout, and teaches real drawing and sketching skills — not just crafts.
The program is available in multiple levels and works well across a wide age range. It’s low-supply, focused on pencil drawing and sketching, and the instructions are written clearly enough that non-artist parents can teach it confidently.
Best for: Families who want overt Christian integration and a focus on drawing skills.
Supplies needed: Minimal — mostly pencils and paper.
Downside: Primarily drawing-focused, so if your child is a painter or loves mixed media, it may feel limiting.
2. ARTistic Pursuits
ARTistic Pursuits is organized by grade level and builds skills gradually — which means you’re not starting over every year trying to figure out where your child left off. Each book combines drawing instruction with art history, so kids learn technique alongside context.
The instructions are clear enough that parents don’t need to pre-study the lesson before sitting down with their child. It’s genuinely open-and-go. While it has an underlying Christian worldview, it isn’t overtly faith-forward until the junior high and high school levels.
Best for: Families who want a structured, skill-building approach with art history woven in.
Supplies needed: Moderate — varies by level, but manageable.
Downside: Not explicitly Christian at the elementary level. You can browse their full grade-level lineup at artisticpursuits.com.
3. Meet the Masters
Meet the Masters takes a different approach: each unit is built around a specific artist. Kids learn about the artist’s life, study their work, and then create a project in that style. It’s a great fit for families who want art appreciation built into the curriculum alongside the hands-on component.
The program includes PowerPoint presentations and read-aloud scripts, which makes it easy to teach. Each lesson introduces an artist’s background and techniques, then guides kids through a project that mirrors that style.
Best for: Families who want art history and hands-on projects woven together.
Supplies needed: Moderate — varies by artist and project.
Downside: Can feel a bit old-school in format, but the content is solid.
4. Draw Write Now
Draw Write Now is more of a drawing-and-copywork hybrid than a traditional art curriculum — and that’s exactly what makes it a great starting point for younger kids. Each lesson teaches children to draw a simple subject and then includes a short handwriting or copywork prompt.
It’s calm, structured, and very low-stress. There’s no mess, no specialty supplies, and no intimidating projects. For kids in the 2–6 age range who struggle to sit through a longer lesson, this is a natural fit.
Best for: Younger kids, ages 4–8, especially those just building pencil grip and fine motor skills.
Supplies needed: Minimal — just pencils and the workbook.
Downside: Drawing only, and doesn’t go deep on technique or art history.
5. Harmony Fine Arts
Harmony Fine Arts is a Charlotte Mason-style program built entirely around artist and composer study. There are no workbooks — instead, the curriculum is structured as a series of rotating artist studies with corresponding art projects and music listening.
It’s a great option for families who want art woven into their broader humanities approach rather than treated as a separate subject. The creator is a Christian, and the program has a distinctly faith-friendly tone.
Best for: Charlotte Mason families who want art embedded in the broader curriculum.
Supplies needed: Varies widely by unit — some projects are simple, others require more materials.
Downside: Requires more parent planning than open-and-go programs.
6. Atelier Art Curriculum
Atelier is one of the more comprehensive art programs available for homeschoolers, with video-based instruction built in. A professional art teacher leads each lesson on video, which means your child is learning directly from an instructor — not from you reading instructions aloud.
This is a strong pick for families where the parent doesn’t feel confident teaching art, or where kids respond better to video instruction than to a workbook. It covers drawing, painting, and mixed media across multiple levels.
Best for: Families who want video-led instruction and a broad media range.
Supplies needed: Kits are available, or you can source materials yourself.
Downside: Higher price point than most programs on this list.
What About Free Options?
If you’re not ready to commit to a paid program, a few free resources are worth knowing.
Khan Academy has art history content and some foundational lessons on elements of art — not a full curriculum, but useful as a supplement.
YouTube has more than you’d expect. Channels focused on step-by-step drawing for kids can be a low-pressure way to introduce art without a formal curriculum commitment.
Coloring pages are often overlooked, but for young kids especially, quality coloring pages build pencil control, color recognition, and focus — all foundational art skills. Christian-themed coloring pages pair naturally with your existing Bible and faith instruction.
Our Honest Take
We don’t have a single perfect answer here, because the right homeschool art curriculum depends almost entirely on your child and your family’s capacity.
If your kids have lost interest in art the way ours have at certain seasons, the answer usually isn’t a more rigorous program — it’s a lighter touch. Draw Write Now for your younger kids, a few quality coloring pages, and occasional free-draw sessions have more lasting impact than a full curriculum your kids dread opening.
If you want something structured and explicitly Christian, How Great Thou Art is the place to start. If you want skill-building with art history and minimal prep, ARTistic Pursuits is the most consistent performer we’ve found. And if your child just needs to get excited about art again, Meet the Masters makes it feel like a story instead of a lesson.
The goal isn’t curriculum completion. The goal is a child who reaches for a pencil on their own.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best homeschool art curriculum for beginners?
Draw Write Now is the easiest starting point for young children. For older beginners, ARTistic Pursuits Level 1 or How Great Thou Art are both strong options that don’t require prior art experience from parent or child.
Is there a Christian homeschool art curriculum?
Yes. How Great Thou Art is the most explicitly Christian option, with Scripture woven into every lesson. Harmony Fine Arts also has strong faith-friendly content. ARTistic Pursuits has a Christian worldview but doesn’t foreground it at the elementary level.
Do I need to be good at art to teach it?
No. Programs like ARTistic Pursuits, Atelier, and How Great Thou Art are specifically designed so that non-artist parents can teach confidently. Video-based options like Atelier remove you from the teaching role entirely.
How often should we do art in our homeschool?
Once or twice a week is plenty for most elementary-age kids. Consistency matters more than frequency — a short art session every week builds more skill and enjoyment than a marathon session once a month.
Looking for low-mess, faith-filled art activities your kids can do independently? Browse our Christian homeschool printables — including coloring pages, activity books, and more.