Arts and Craft House Volunteers

Are you good with your hands and with kids? Are you a maker who wants to share your passion? We need you in the Arts and Craft House at Gales Creek Camp!

Opportunities to directly engage with camper artists and/or behind the scenes support. The goal is fun for everyone and NO stress. The kids are easy to work with (and an extra treat: tater tots for lunch!).

No art talent or experience necessary. Our projects are designed for success, no matter what your art background.

You as well as the camper artists will learn to tap into your hidden abilities of balance and color. And to experiment in a no judgement, why not, let’s give it a try environment. We give suggestions and tips, but the artist always has the final say. As a team member, you are not alone. “Let’s get another opinion” is always there for you.

If you can use a zip tie, glue, wire cutters, tape, a wet paper towel, and do not hate micro glitter, you are qualified. If you can use a Dremel to drill a hole, you are our dream volunteer! PLEASE feel free to bring your Dremel and bits.

If you like to help find that perfect piece from a table of possibilities, you want this experience! Garage sale devotees, this is your opportunity for free fun.

Have you ever seen Sting Ray teeth or Shark vertebrae? Do not miss GCC Camp Art 2018! How about South African Porcupine quills? You can learn about the differences between South African and North American po’pine quills.

For more info, email Spot at canaryflzatmdnite@icloud.com. Images of planned art projects are available.

Here are some examples of some Art Volunteer tasks:

• · Support the design goals of: cluster for balance and impact
• · Layer for drama
• · Keep it classy (aka ‘Todschick’)
• · Plan your color scheme
• · It has to hold together for the ride home
• · Embrace imperfections, boo-boos are Arts’ gift opportunities
• · Repeat many times “put your name on it”
• · Help find matching/coordinating buttons, earrings, springs, what-cha-call-its ….
• · Be the extra hand to hold sculpture parts during zip tie or glue application
• · Looks for nuts to fit a screw
• · Drill holes in plastic shields with a Dremel
• · Help tape items in place for drying
• · Serve as the “put your name on it” police
• · Say “how about washing those hands” when it really would be a good idea
• · Dive into supply boxes with no fear to find that perfect item
• · Pass out extra paper towels and lay down fresh news print to keep the creation areas clean(er)
• · Tape mat frames to back boards
• · Wire the back of artwork for hanging. We tape wire on the back boards.
• · Demo the ‘gentle’ tap for micro glitter application (older artists)
• · Manage the chaos at the outdoor micro glitter tub. Containment might be a more realistic goal. (Younger artists) & (the fish in the creek will thank you)
• · Help with the application of sand at the sand tub also outside.
• · Cheer on the creative spirit.
• · Celebrate finding the matching element.
• · Conquer the top falling off the glue.
• · Prepare art for departure, bagged or boxed and labeled with a name
• · Check for missing names. Take un-named art for cafeteria tour during lunch, hoping for “oh, that’s mine”
• · Help with art room set up and cleanup. Prepare for next day’s project to speed the set up
• · Tell the kids what you love about their creation. Sticky notes are provided
• · Help get their creations to the drying areas intact. Check for missing names.