Expressive Arts:
Art, Cake Decorating, Cast Ceramics, Fiber Arts, Leathercraft, Performing Arts, Photography
Select items from the list below to download for your use. The items marked with an * are not available for download and must be obtained from your county Extension office.
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, 4-H 038R
pdf version
fillable version
Exhibit Materials
- County and State Fair books - detailed class descriptions
- Art Explanation Card (231-01 revised 4-02)
- Art Project Evaluation Form (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)
Cake Decorating
The 4-H Cake Decorating project is designed to provide members with the skills and knowledge to bake, frost, and decorate a variety of cakes and cake foams. Members learn to combine color, design, and flavors in a pleasing way.
Member Materials
Exhibit Materials
- 4-H Cake Decorating Score Sheet (236-02 NEW 2011)
- Cake Decorating Explanation Card (236-01 NEW 2011)
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 (4-H 740)
- My 4-H (_______) Project Record, 4-H 038R
pdf version
fillable version
Exhibit Materials
- County and State Fair books - detailed class descriptions
- Cast Ceramics Exhibit Score Card (235-02 revised 2-02)
- Cast Ceramics Explanation Card (235-01 revised 11-02)
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 d(4-H 7601)
- My 4-H (_______) Project Record, 4-H 038R
pdf version
fillable version
Exhibit Materials
- County and State Fair books - detailed class descriptions
- Fiber Arts Exhibit Score Card (261-02 revised 2-02)
- Fiber Arts Explanation Card (261-01 revised 2011)
- Felting Score Card (261-03 new 1-07)
- Applique Patchwork Quilting Score Card (261-04 revised 2011)
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 (4-H 7501) (PNW 132)
- My 4-H (_______) Project Record, 4-H 038R
pdf version
fillable version
Exhibit Materials
- County and State Fair books - detailed class descriptions
- Leathercraft Exhibit Score Card (251-02 revised 2-02)
- Leathercraft Explanation Card (251-01 revised 4-02)
For Leaders, in Addition to Member Materials
- Oregon 4-H Leathercraft Leader Guide (4-H 750L)
Performing Arts (not a state supported project but may be available as a county project)
Member and Leader Materials
- 4-H Dance Project Record (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.
Member Materials 
- My 4-H Photography Project Record, 4-H 038R
pdf version
fillable version
- Focus on Photography (Beginner) print copies only (PC 1)
- Controlling the Image (Intermediate) print copies only (PC 2)
- Mastering Photography (Advanced) print copies only (PC 3)
- Investigating Portraiture (4-H 7731) (PNW 423)
- Unit 4 Fitting a Darkroom into Your Life print copies only (4-H 7741) (PNW 435)
- Experimenting With Your Enlarger (4-H 7742) (PNW 464)
- Color Printing Techniques (4-H 7743) (PNW 426)
- Unit 5 Making the Most of Your Photo Skills in Your Future Career print copies only (4-H 7751) (PNW 436)
- Unit 6 How to Produce a Slide Show print copies only (4-H 776)
Exhibit Materials
- County and State Fair books - detailed class descriptions
- Photography Exhibit Explanation Card (241-01 revised 1-07)
- Photography Exhibit Score Sheet (241-02 revised 1-07)
