Expressive Arts:

Art, Cast Ceramics, Fiber Arts, Leathercraft, Performing Arts, Photography

Contact the 4-H Youth Development program in your county Extension office to order any of the items that are listed below.

Art

The 4-H Art project is designed to allow members to experience a variety of art forms. The application of the elements and principles of design is the foundation that allows the inclusion of almost any medium or technique. Original Art division includes work that is entirely the creation of the member while Non-original Art division allows for the inclusion of some components that have been designed or created by others.

Member Materials

Sketchbook Crossroads (08140)
Portfolio Pathways (08141)
My 4-H (_______) Project Record, download pdf 4-H 038R (fillable version)

Exhibit Materials

County and State Fair books give detailed class descriptions
Art Explanation Card download pdf (231-01 revised 4-02)
Art Project Evaluation Form download pdf (231-02 revised 2-02)

For Leaders, in Addition to Member Materials

A Palette of Fun Leader Guide (4-H 713L)

Related Materials

Que Rico! La Cultura (08180)

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Cast Ceramics

The 4-H Cast Ceramics project gives members a basic knowledge of ceramics through clay products that are cast by pouring slip into plaster-of-Paris molds. Members may work with greenware from earthenware, stoneware, or porcelain clays. Finishes include glazes, underglazes, overglazes, unfired finishes, and one-of-a-kind finishes and designs. The finish sections may be taken in any order although experience with glazes and underglazes is suggested prior to using on-of-a-kind finishes and designs.

Member and Leader Materials

4-H Cast Ceramics download pdf (4-H 740)
My 4-H (_______) Project Record, download pdf 4-H 038R (fillable version)

Exhibit Materials

County and State Fair books give detailed class descriptions
Cast Ceramics Exhibit Score Card download pdf (235-02 revised 2-02)
Cast Ceramics Explanation Card download pdf (235-01 revised 11-02)

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Fiber Arts

Fiber Arts includes a variety of experiences based on the manipulation of fiber. Possibilities include weaving, spinning, felting, basketry, knotting (macramé, tatting), braiding, hooking, embroidery, cross-stitch, needlepoint, patchwork, appliqué, quilting, and papermaking. Members may sample several of these areas or concentrate on one.

Member and Leader Materials

4-H Fiber Arts Project Guide download pdf (4-H 7601)
My 4-H (_______) Project Record download pdf (4-H 038R) (fillable version)

Exhibit Materials

County and State Fair books give detailed class descriptions
Fiber Arts Exhibit Score Card download pdf (261-02 revised 2-02)
Fiber Arts Explanation Card download pdf (310-01 revised 4-02)
Felting Score Card download pdf (261-03 new 1-07)
Applique Patchwork Quilting Score Card download pdf (261-04 new 1-07)

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Leathercraft

The Leathercraft project provides opportunities to make attractive, useful, hand-tooled leather articles. This project teaches coordination and helps develop creativity.

Member Materials

4-H Leathercraft Manual download pdf (4-H 7501) (PNW 132)
My 4-H (_______) Project Record download pdf (4-H 038R) (fillable version)

Exhibit Materials

County and State Fair books give detailed class descriptions
Leathercraft Exhibit Score Card download pdf (251-02 revised 2-02)
Leathercraft Explanation Card download pdf (251-01 revised 4-02)

For Leaders, in Addition to Member Materials

Oregon 4-H Leathercraft Leader Guide download pdf (4-H 750L)

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Performing Arts (not a state supported project but may be available as a county project)

Member and Leader Materials

4-H Dance Project Record download pdf (4-H 780 R-B) (bilingual)

Photography

In the 4-H Photography project members learn to take attractive, interesting pictures that show good composition, sharp detail, and good use of light with whatever type of camera they have. Members can explore still and moving photography.