Creative and expressive arts
Get inspired and express your creativity in 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. 4-H Original Art division includes work that is entirely the creation of the member while 4-H Non-original Art division allows for the inclusion of some components that have been designed or created by others.
Projects areas
- Art (painting, drawing, ceramics, etc.)
- Cake Decorating
- Fiber Arts
- Leathercraft
- Photography
- Flower Arranging
- Performing Arts (music, dance, theatre, etc.)
Opportunities
- STEP classes
- Presentation Contest
- Summer Fair
Source: Jackson Co Extension Office
Additional
Related Projects
Art Class at Summer Conference
- Art, including Ceramics and Pottery
- Cake Decorating
- Fiber Arts
- Leathercraft
- Performing Arts
- Photography
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.
- Sketchbook Crossroads (08140)
- Portfolio Pathways (08141)
- 4-H Cast Ceramics (4-H 740)
- My 4-H Project Record (000-00R)
- Que Rico! La Cultura (08180)
- Using Art as the Tool for Food Discovery
Cake Decorating
The 4-H Cake Decorating project is designed to provide you opportunities to learn how to bake, frost, and decorate a variety of cakes and cake foams. Explore how to combine color, design, and flavors to create delicious and beautiful creations!
- 4-H Cake Decorating
- My 4-H Project Record (000-00R)
Fiber Arts
Fiber Arts includes a variety of experiences based on the manipulation of fiber. Possibilities are almost endless and include weaving, spinning, felting, basketry, macramé, tatting, braiding, hooking, embroidery, cross-stitch, needlepoint, patchwork, appliqué, quilting, and papermaking.
- 4-H Fiber Arts Project Guide (4-H 7601)
- My 4-H Project Record (000-00R)
Leathercraft
In the Leathercraft project, members learn to make attractive, useful, hand-tooled leather articles. This project teaches coordination and helps develop creativity. Members learn to select and care for leather and may make their own patterns and designs. This project can involve the entire family. As members become more experienced, they make larger and more difficult articles.
- 4-H Leathercraft Project Manual (4-H 7501) (PNW 132)
- My Leathercraft Record (251-00R)
- 4-H Leathercraft Advancement Guide (251-01R) (new pilot available soon)
- Oregon 4-H Leathercraft Leader Guide (4-H 750L)
Performing Arts
Performing Arts is open to any 4-H member. Performances can be either individual or team and types of performance can include dance, instrument, piano, vocal or other.
- 4-H Dance Project Record (bilingual) (222-01R)
Photography
Cherish the beautiful moments in life by capturing the moment in a photography project. 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.
- 4-H Photography Project Record (241-00R)
- Focus on Photography (Beginner) (PC 1)
- Controlling the Image (Intermediate) (PC 2)
- Mastering Photography (Advanced) (PC 3)
- 4-H Photography: Goals
- 4-H Photography: Curriculum
- 4-H Photography: Pointers and Problems
- 4-H Photography: At-a-glance
- 4-H Photography: Quick and Clean Mounting and Matting
- Color Printing Techniques: 4-H Photography Skill Guide
- Experimenting With Your Enlarger: 4-H Photography Member Manual
Sourced from Oregon State University 4-H Extension site
Additional Resources
For more information on expressive arts projects and forms visit the state website