Visual Arts

Visual Arts
4-H Visual Arts Member's Manual

Publication # MF0115 (Reprinted 2005)
Suggested for Grades 3 - 12

Members can:

• learn the basics of design
• make paper and use papier-mâché
  
• weave a wall hanging
• learn embroidery
• create art from wood, leather, paper, or clay
• draw or paint with various mediums (chalk, charcoal, paint, etc)
• etch glass or metal
  

Helper's Guide for Visual Arts
4-H Visual Arts Leader's Guide

Publication # LF0115(Reprinted 2002)

Available by special order:
4-H Visual Arts Creative Sketchbook
Publication # LF0115a (Reprinted
2000), also referred to as Art 4 You

Advanced Visual Arts: Draw/Fiber/Sculpt
Sketchbook Crossroads: Drawing, Fiber, and Sculpture Activity Guide

Publication # BU-08140 (2005)
Suggested for Grades 7 - 12

Members can:

• use color and space in artwork to create balance
• create calligraphy
• do cartooning
• appliqué with felt wool
• learn batik
• learn about weaving
• experiment with dyes
• sculpt with clay, cardboard, and wire
  

Advanced Visual Arts: Paint/Print/Graphics
Portfolio Pathways: Painting, Printing, and Graphic Design

Publication # BU-08141 (2005)
Suggested for Grades 7 - 12

Members can:

• explore artistic techniques with acrylics, watercolors, and colored sand
• experiment with oil painting
• create dry point etching
• make a wood block stamp
• try melted wax resists
• create color expressions
• personalize and market a CD/DVD package
• investigate optical illusions