Arts & Crafts
Description
Arts & Crafts is a statewide 4-H project. It has several levels.
Each level features publications that will guide you through the
project. For a copy contact your County 4-H Office or order online
at: Extension
Publications.
Palette of Fun
Designed for grades K-6, this project will help you learn art through cutting and pasting, drawing, painting, printing, sculpting, and constructing with fibers and other materials.
23112, Elements and Principles of Design Card
4H472, Palette of Fun Member Sheet and Introduction
Sketchbook Crossroads
In this advanced visual arts project for grades 7-12, explore art techniques; art history and culture; the science behind the art; artistic challenges in drawing, fiber arts, and sculpting; and more.
BU8140, Advanced Visual Arts: Sketchbook Crossroads
Portfolio Pathways
In this advanced visual arts project for grades 7-12, explore art techniques; art history and culture; the science behind the art; artistic challenges in painting, printing, and graphic design techniques; and more.
BU8141, Advanced Visual Arts: Portfolio Pathways
Arts & Crafts Leader
BU7597, Palette of Fun Helper’s Guide
4H500, I’m a 4-H Project Leader. Now What Do I Do?
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Events
Want to learn more about arts and crafts? Try the links below.
Arts & Crafts Project Training
Many counties hold local training for members and leaders in their
favorite project areas, including arts and crafts. Watch your county
4-H Family newsletter or contact your county Extension office for
details.
Wisconsin 4-H and Youth Conference
If you’re in grades 8-10, check out the next Wisconsin
4-H and Youth Conference, scheduled each June at the UW-Madison
campus. The conference offers educational seminars in most areas
of 4-H. Contact your county Extension office for details. If you
are in grades 9-12, apply for the conference Art
Team. This team of youth and advisors works with a professional
artist on the design of a large public art piece and plans the conference
Art Exhibit.
4-H ArtBeat!
Created for 4-H members in grades 3-5 and their parents and leaders, 4-H Artbeat! is the new introductory program for Wisconsin 4-H Arts and Communication! Scheduled in March each year, at our State 4-H Camp, Upham Woods, the weekend will feature a look at a variety of arts projects including music, drama, visual arts, arts and crafts, juggling and more! Also on the program will be a special "suprise" performance by one of Wisconsin 4-H's most acclaimed performers!
Wisconsin 4-H Arts Camp
If you are in grades 6-8, sign up for the Visual Arts Track
at the next 4-H Arts Camp. Youth in grades 9-10 who are experienced
in the visual arts project can serve as instructors and counselors
at this camp, scheduled each October at the Upham Woods Environmental
Education Center, Wisconsin Dells.
Wisconsin 4-H Arts Leadership Lab
If you are a new or emerging youth or adult visual arts leader,
sign up for the Visual Arts Track at the next 4-H Arts Leadership
Lab, scheduled each fall.
Wisconsin
State Fair Activity Stations
Each Activity Station features fun, hands-on activities on Visual
Arts, Sewing, Woodworking, Agriculture and other topics. Coordinators
need youth to help staff the stations and teach young fairgoers.
Look for latest information under Wisconsin State Fair Youth Expo.
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County Fair
The county fair . . . what a great time it is! Every summer, families
flock to county fairs to see the latest 4-H project exhibits. Exhibiting
is a fun and educational way for youth to showcase their project
work to judges and to the public.
Judging materials are supported by Bill Shaw in memory of his wife, Shirley.
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Related Links
There’s so much more to learn in the 4-H Arts & Crafts
Project. Just follow these links!
Arts &
Crafts for Children
Arts and crafts activities to amuse preschool and grade school youth.
Crafts
Connection
Features links for a variety of crafts, including basketry, beadwork,
calligraphy, candle making, clay, crocheting, cross-stitching, knitting,
leathercraft, needlework, painting, quilting, rubber stamping, scrapbooking,
seasonal crafts and sewing.
FiberArts Online
Activities and resources for fiber arts from basketry to weaving.
Imagination Factory
An award winning art and environmental education site for kids,
parents and teachers. Visitors learn how to make art using common,
household trash as a source of free materials. Activities include
drawing, painting, sculpture, collage, papier-mâché,
marbling and crafts, and a special section on holiday art and crafts.
Invention Dimension
Massachusetts Institute of Technology resource for those engaged
in the “process of discovery.” Great list of sites for
youth.
Kidspace
Art
Drawing and painting activities for kids and adults to learn together.
Supplements Pallette of Fun curriculum with activities and computer
software.
Master
Paper Cutting
Features Chien Chih, Kirigami, Scherenschnitte, Siluet and Silhouettes.
Metropolitan Museum of
Art
Started in 1870, the Metropolitan Museum’s collection features
more than two million works of art from the past 5,000 years.
National Children’s
Coalition
Kids’/Teens’ Arts, Music, and Literature Resources.
National 4-H Curriculum
Visit this site for updated National 4-H Curriculum information including new titles. Purchase curricula by accessing the online order form.
Oconto
County Arts & Communications 4-H Project Resources
This web site provides links for many arts and communications projects
including links for fun project ideas on arts and crafts.
Sanford
Art products and resources for creative individuals from beginner
to advanced.
University of
Florida Online Art Projects
The Art Room is designed around the idea of “activity”
centers that encourage kids to create, to learn and to explore new
ideas, places and things on their own. Kids will discover things
about famous artists and works of art that most people don’t
know. There are also games to play that will test their knowledge
of art history.
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Project Support
For more information on the 4-H Arts & Crafts Project, contact
the following:
Cooperative Extension
Media Collection
This lending library features several arts and crafts resources.
UW-Extension County 4-H
Offices
This is your link to a list of Wisconsin County Extension Offices.
Select the county of your choice.
UW-Extension
State Specialist: Tim Talen
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Application for Registration as a Registered Judge for Wisconsin Fairs