Oregon State University Extension Service

Expressive arts projects

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.

Art Class at Summer Conference

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.

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Related Materials

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!

Member Materials

Fiber Arts

Fiber arts are so popular, they now have their own page! View it in the menu to the left (or above on mobile).

Fiber Arts page

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.

Member Materials

For Leaders, in Addition to Member Materials

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.

Member and Leader Materials

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.

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Leader Resources

Source URL: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/4h/expressive-arts-projects