La Casita Art Project | Inspired by Encanto

Yes, I know we’re not supposed to talk about Bruno. But can we talk about this La Casita Art Project?

I know I’m not the only adult singing along (both with kids and when the kids have long since left the room), and I know that many of us can definitely relate to feeling a bit under pressure.

So it was only natural that with the popularity of the movie, as well as the beautiful bright colors seen in Colombian houses and architecture, that I felt a little inspired to doodle. And then my doodle got out of control – one could even say I became a bit…enchanted.

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What if it didn’t have to be perfect?

Although this downloadable PDF offers a step-by-step for drawing the house, encourage students to have fun creating their own sections of their house including windows, balconies, towers, and greenery!

They might even wish to add a friendly (or completely unimpressed) capybara.

Another fun way to create this house might be by using painted or bright colored paper in collage!

But it all starts with the first part – the entryway. And oh, those magical doors. If you are already thinking that your young students can’t create La Casita, think again.

When we bring projects like these to kids – and we meet them at their level, with their interests – it’s magic.

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Supplies

• 12×18 or 9×12 white sulphite paper
• Oil pastels
• Liquid watercolors in bright colors
• Paintbrush

When creating La Casita Art Project, get out the larger paper – if you have it. This way you have more space for more rooms, background imagery such as rainbows and palm trees – and even that capybara.

Don’t have oil pastels or don’t want the mess? Use crayons. One of the benefits of the oil pastels is they draw so beautifully on top of things (like in the flowers above). Crayons won’t be as bright, but you can definitely use them in a pinch.

You can use regular watercolors, but choose bright, vibrant colors. Liquid watercolors are often brighter, so that’s why they are suggested. Other supplies you could use are tempera paint sticks or bright colored gel crayons.

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Are you feeling a bit of surface pressure yet?

Not to worry, we have a step-by-step lesson plan for you – just click on the banner below.

If you create La Casita, we would love it if you’d tag us at @soulsparklettesart on social media so we can see and celebrate you and your kids’ creations!

Also – if you are heard belting out the music while showering – we won’t tell. Solidarity.