How to Draw a Church (Easy Step by Step)
A church is a friendly drawing made of straight lines, a triangle, and a few arches. You start with two walls, add a roof and a tall tower with a pointy top, and finish with a door and windows. It is a great first building for kids who are learning to draw.
- Easy
- 12 minutes
- 9 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawing
In this article (7 sections)
How to draw a church step by step
How to Draw a Church · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Walls and ground
Draw two tall straight lines standing up side by side for the walls of the church. Then draw a flat line across the bottom for the ground, a little wider than the walls.
Step 2: Roof slopes
At the top of each wall, draw a short slanted line that goes up toward the middle. Let each line stick out a little past its wall, and leave a gap between the two lines.
Step 3: Tower base and wall
Draw a short flat line across the gap, joining the two roof slopes. Then draw one tall straight line going up from the left end of that flat line.
Step 4: Tower and steeple roof
Draw a straight line going down from the top of the tall line's partner on the right, a flat line across the top to close the tower, and then a small triangle on top like a pointy hat.
Step 5: Steeple pole
Draw a short straight line going up from the point of the steeple.
Step 6: The front door
In the bottom middle of the church, draw a tall arch. Start at the ground, go straight up, curve over the top like a rainbow, and come back down to the ground.
Step 7: The round window
Above the door, draw a circle in the middle of the wall. Try to make it round like a ball.
Step 8: The side windows
Draw a small tall window on each side of the door. Make each one a narrow rectangle with a rounded top, and keep the two the same size.
Step 9: The bell window
Inside the tower, draw a small arched window shaped like a bell. Start with a curved top and let the sides slope out a bit at the bottom.
All done!
Go over your lines with a marker, then color it in.
Finished your church? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a rocket or how to draw a shooting star next.
Tips for drawing a church
- Draw the two tall walls first and keep them the same height, so the roof and tower sit neatly on top.
- The tower is built in two steps, so take your time. Make the two sides of the tower the same height.
- Draw the door and windows in the middle of the wall, and make the two side windows match in size.
Free church coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this church coloring page at full size and print it. It is the same drawing you just learned, with clean lines ready for crayons or markers.
How to color your church drawing
Try red or brown walls, a gray roof, and bright yellow or blue windows. For a creative twist, color the sky behind the church like a sunset and add a flock of birds.
Church fun fact for kids
The English word church comes from an old Greek word, kyriakon, which means "of the Lord."
Questions about drawing a church
What shapes do I need to draw a church?
You need straight lines for the walls and tower, a triangle for the steeple roof, a circle for the round window, and arches for the door and the small windows.
How do I draw a church steeple?
Draw a tall box for the tower, then put a small triangle on top with its point in the middle. Add a short line going up from the point.
How do I make my church look more special?
Add a path leading to the door, a few trees on each side, and color the windows in bright colors.
