How to Draw a Wigwam
Learn how to draw a wigwam by following along with this simple drawing guide!
Everyone will like this simple step by step lesson for learning how to draw a wigwam. This easy wigwam instruction guide is perfect for young students looking to learn how to draw.
All drawing steps are included here which make it fun and simple to follow! Expect this drawing to last about 20 minutes, but the creative process can actually take longer if a background is created in addition to the subject matter.
Art making is much more fun when you have a easy-to-understand lesson to reference. Keep practicing!
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
- Black Marker (optional)
- How to Draw a Wigwam Printable PDF (see bottom of lesson)
This lesson will instruct you how to draw a wigwam. We will pay attention to the shapes of each area and types of lines created so that the drawing looks great.
Time Needed: 20 minutes
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Outline The Poles
Outline the wigwam’s poles made of wood by drawing six thin rods in the shape of a dome as shown.
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Add The Horizontal Poles
Add two thin horizontal poles supporting the structure of the wigwam.
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Form The Roofing Material
Form the roofing material made of grass beneath the structural poles similar to the illustration.
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Tie The Poles Together
Tie the poles together by drawing X-shapes on each intersection.
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Add The Entryway Cloth
Form a cloth covering the entryway by drawing a rectangular shape. Draw two diagonal lines to add some texture to the cloth.
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Complete The Wigwam Drawing
Let’s complete our drawing of a wigwam! First, fill the poles made of wood using a brown crayon. Next, color the roofing material with an orange crayon. Now, shade the cloth covering the entryway using a red crayon. Fill the interior of the wigwam with a dark blue crayon. Finally, color the tied parts of the poles using a green crayon.
How to Draw a Wigwam PDF Download
Click the link below to view or download this drawing lesson. The PDF is a printable drawing lesson for How to Draw a Wigwam. The last page of the downloadable PDF includes a coloring book page with just the outlines and an extension exercise for prompting kids to get creative!