[Perfect for Photos] Decoration Ideas for School Festivals and Cultural Festivals

A glowing 3D sign made of Styrofoam

[Foam Art] I tried making a glowing 3D sign out of Styrofoam!

A glowing 3D sign made from Styrofoam is perfect for creating eye-catching effects.

Attach a template to the Styrofoam and cut out the outlines of the letters with a utility knife to give them a three-dimensional shape.

Spray with water-based paint in your preferred color, then use a soldering iron to melt the inside and create space for embedding LEDs.

Fix them in place with hot-melt glue, and your illuminated letter sign is complete.

It will stand out vividly even in dark places, making it overwhelmingly effective for nighttime stages and festival stalls.

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Acrylic illustration

We’ll introduce ideas for acrylic illustrations that captivate viewers with vivid colors.

Many of you may be thinking, “I want to try painting with acrylics!” Compared to traditional oil paints, acrylics are known for drying quickly and being well-suited to layering.

Plus, by thinning them with water, you can express subtle nuances, making gradients easier to create.

If you haven’t used acrylic paints yet, why not take this opportunity to give them a try?

Use Netprint

Try printing your favorite designs and decorating with them! Here are some ideas for using “neppuri,” short for “net print.” Use a service that lets you print design data created on your smartphone or computer at convenience stores to make a cover illustration.

In the video, they draw cute, handwritten lettering and stick on stickers printed via net print around it.

It’s a great idea for those who want to combine hand-drawn elements with digital data.

pen drawing

Let’s try expressing subtle shading using a variety of techniques! Here are some pen drawing ideas.

Pen drawings are something you can tackle with just a black pen and paper, without preparing digital equipment, paints, or colored pens.

However, creating shadows and depth with dots, lines, and hatching techniques does take some skill.

It’s a good idea to decide on a theme and composition in advance and make a rough sketch before you begin.

The delicate, beautiful nuances are the charm of pen drawings.

Take this opportunity to give it a try!

A portrait of the teacher

@kansaiarts

I tried drawing a portrait of the teacher!!Which is right and left?Kansai Culture and Arts High SchoolPortraitTranslationArtDrawingdessan 07#08#09Translation

♬ Athletic Meet “Heaven and Hell” (No Introduction) – Shinonome

The idea of incorporating a teacher’s portrait on the school festival cover is a unique way to express everyday gratitude and familiarity.

Observe features like the face shape, hairstyle, glasses, or beard to capture their individuality.

For the expression, recall their usual demeanor—such as a smile or a thoughtful look—to create a natural finish.

Adding a background like a blackboard or a classroom scene will enhance the school atmosphere.

Use mostly bright tones for coloring to give the overall design a cheerful feel.

After drawing the portrait, include the teacher’s catchphrases or hobbies in handwritten text to create a friendly cover that’s sure to make viewers smile.

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Recommended for choir

A cover illustration with a choir theme is a great way to express both the appeal of music and the warmth of school life.

Depict students standing on stage and place a piano at the center to create a composition that conveys a sense of unity in performance and the atmosphere of the venue.

By carefully distinguishing expressions—such as open mouths while singing and focused gazes on the sheet music—you can spread a quiet, moving mood across the page.

Adding lighting effects and the texture of curtains to the background will make it feel more like a recital.

Using warm tones overall will gently communicate their dedication to the choir and their bonds with friends.

By aiming for a composition that almost lets the sound be heard, you can create a striking cover image.

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promotional poster

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It’s actually landscape, but I’m posting it in portrait to fill the screen! This is one of the entries I submitted for the cultural festival’s promotional poster.Cultural Festival#School Festival Promotional Poster#Illustration#illustrationRecommendation#fypTime Plus#Illustration making

♬ original sound – Tomy Sauvestre

A promotional poster can be made in many ways, such as by hand or with a smartphone app.

Place the school name and event date prominently in the center, and draw illustrations of food stalls and stage events around them to convey a lively atmosphere.

By adding hand-drawn-style lettering and speech bubbles, you can help the information catch the eye naturally.

It’s also recommended to set a theme—for example, draw an illustration of a male conductor and the festival’s theme text.

This can help stop passersby in their tracks when the poster is displayed.

It’s a perfect first step to build excitement for the school festival.

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