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picnic party Arts & crafts
Week 1: 12 october 2026 - 16 october 2026
AGE GROUP: K1 - G1 / G2 - G5
TIME: 9:00AM - 12:00PM (MONDAY - FRIDAY)
Information:
This programme is inspired by fresh food, favourite treats, and the joy of a picnic. Over five days, students will explore drawing, painting, paper craft, cutting, layering, and mixed media through colourful fruit, vegetable, sandwich, and ice cream artworks. The programme concludes with a Picnic artwork, where students bring their favourite foods together in an imaginative picnic scene.
Day 1 - What's Inside the Fruit? (Watercolour & Paper Craft)
Introduction to the programme theme.
Explore the differences between the outer and inner textures of fruits.
Paint the background using watercolour.
Draw and paint different fruits, showing their outer and inner parts.
Fold and assemble the fruits to create an interactive opening design.
Attach the fruits to the background to complete the artwork.
Day 2 - What's Growing Here? (Acrylic Painting & Craft)
Explore where different vegetables grow and how they are harvested.
Create and paint a vegetable garden background using oil pastel resist and watercolour.
Add pockets to the garden for the vegetables.
Draw, colour and cut out vegetables that grow above and below the ground.
Slot the vegetables into the garden to complete the interactive farm scene.
Day 3 - Build Your Bite! (Watercolour + Paper Craft)
Explore different sandwich ingredients and how they can form a balanced meal.
Draw and paint the bread and ingredients using watercolour.
Cut out the different elements and add details using coloured pencils and markers.
Layer and assemble the ingredients to create a personalised sandwich.
Complete the artwork with additional details and decorations.
Day 4 - Scoop of Fun (Acrylic painting and Paper craft)
Paint the ice cream cup or cone using acrylic paint.
Create ice cream scoops and toppings using torn and layered paper.
Add details such as sprinkles, fruits, cookies and other toppings.
Assemble the elements to create a colourful 3D ice cream artwork.
Day 5 - Picnic Party (Watercolour painting and mixed media)
Design and paint a personalised picnic mat on A3 cartridge paper.
Draw and paint favourite picnic foods using watercolour.
Add details and textures using coloured pencils, markers and collage.
Arrange the food and decorations to create a final farm-to-table picnic scene.
Materials Provided during Session:
Acrylic Paints, Watercolour Paints, Oil Pastels, Brushes, Water Containers, Paper Palettes, Pencils & Erasers, Beads, Cartridge Papers, Coloured Papers, Double-sided Tape & Glue, Colour Markers, Colour Pencils, Scissors, Cardboards
HALLOWEEN SWEETS SHOP ARTS & CRAFTS
Week 2: 19 OCTOBER 2026 - 23 OCTOBER 2026
AGE GROUP: K1 - G1 / G2 - G5
TIME: 9:00AM - 12:00PM (MONDAY - FRIDAY)
Information:
In this programme, students will create a collection of spooky and imaginative sweets using acrylic painting, watercolour, paper craft, jumping clay. Each lesson introduces a different sweet-themed artwork while developing drawing, painting, pattern-making, cutting, assembling, and 3D modelling skills. By the final lesson, students will bring their creations together into a miniature spooky sweet shop display.
Day 1 - Spooky Popcorn Party (Watercolour Painting & Paper Craft)
Introduction to the programme objectives.
Develop ideas and plan a Halloween-inspired popcorn artwork on A4 paper.
Sketch the background composition and popcorn box on A3 cartridge paper.
Paint the background and popcorn box using watercolour paint.
Create popcorn using torn and rolled tissue paper.
Add Watercolour paint to the tissue-paper popcorn, leaving areas of white for texture.
Assemble the popcorn onto the background.
Add outlines and final details with colour markers.
Day 2 - Monster Candy Box (Acrylic Painting & Paper Craft)
Introduction to pattern-making and how patterns can transform simple objects.
Experiment with painted patterns on A4 cartridge paper.
Draw, cut and assemble the candy box template.
Paint the box with acrylic paint and add colourful patterns and details.
Design monster features such as eyes, mouths, horns and teeth on A5 cartridge paper.
Colour, cut and attach the features to create a unique Halloween candy box.
Day 3 - Monster Sundae Jumping Clay Craft
Paint a paper cup with acrylic paint to create a personalised Halloween sundae cup.
Learn basic techniques for shaping and modelling jumping clay.
Create ice cream scoops and spooky toppings such as marshmallows, candies and cookies.
Arrange and assemble the scoops and toppings inside the sundae cup.
Add beads and other decorative elements to enhance the sculpture.
Complete a fun, three-dimensional Monster Sundae.
Day 4 - Haunted Layer Cake
Plan and design a Halloween-inspired layered cake on A4 paper.
Sketch the background composition on A3 cartridge paper.
Draw each layer of the cake separately on A4 cartridge paper and design decorative patterns for each layer.
Create additional Halloween-themed decorative elements to fill the composition.
Paint the background, cake layers and decorations using watercolour, with a focus on the wet-on-wet technique.
Allow the painted pieces to dry before cutting them out. Layer and assemble the pieces to create a dimensional cake artwork.
Day 5 - Spooky Sweet Shop
Design the display of a spooky Halloween sweet shop on A5 paper.
Sketch the shop display using pencil, including sweets, cakes and other Halloween treats.
Construct the sweet shop frame using popsicle sticks.
Paint the frame using acrylic paint and allow it to dry.
Use watercolour to paint the sweet shop display.
Add details, patterns and outlines using colour markers and coloured pencils.
Assemble the popsicle-stick frame onto the painted display to create a dimensional sweet shop artwork.
Complete the camp by presenting and showcasing the students' Halloween Sweets Shop creations
Materials Provided during Session:
Acrylic Paints, Watercolour Paints, Brushes, Water Containers, Paper Palettes, Pencils & Erasers, Pipe Cleaners, Ribbons, Beads, Cartridge Papers, Coloured Papers, Double-sided Tapes, Glue, Colour Markers, Colour Pencils, Scissors, Jumping Clays
THE CREATIVE KTCHEN ARTS & CRAFTS
Week 1: 12 OCTOBER 2026 - 16 OCTOBER 2026
AGE GROUP: G6 - G12
TIME: 1:00PM - 4:00PM (MONDAY - FRIDAY)
Information:
In this programme, students will explore the creative possibilities of food through a variety of art-making techniques. Over five days, students will transform cakes, ice cream, burgers, and groceries into playful artworks while exploring painting, illustration, paper craft, clay, mixed media, and interactive design. Each project offers a different creative challenge, encouraging students to experiment with materials, composition, and their own unique ideas.
Day 1 - Sweet Sculptures: Part 1 (Cake Slice, Icream Clay & Canvas Painting)
Students design a food-inspired artwork combining air-dry clay and acrylic painting
Plan the artwork composition and food design on paper.
Sketch the background and food shape onto a circular canvas.
Create the food element using air-dry clay.
Paint the canvas background with acrylic paint.
Set the clay piece aside to dry before completing it on Day 4
Day 1 - Sundae Dreams (Oil Pastel Food Illustration)
While the clay piece dries, students create a colourful sundae illustration using oil pastels.
Sketch a unique sundae design. Build up the illustration using oil pastels.
Experiment with layering, blending, and colour mixing.
Explore oil pastel resist techniques if desired.
Day 2 - Pull-Apart Treats (Interactive Food Greeting Card)
Students create a food-inspired greeting card with a hidden message revealed through a pull-out element.
Plan the food-inspired card design.
Draw and cut out the main food shape.
Use the cut-out as a template to create the card backing.
Paint the food design using acrylic paint.
Create a pull-out section to reveal the hidden message.
Assemble the card and complete the details.
Day 3 - Accordion-Fold Burger Zine (Accordion-Fold Book Making & Illustration)
Students explore accordion folding and illustration to create a mini burger-inspired zine.
Fold and cut paper to create the accordion base.
Design the different burger layers on separate paper.
Paint the layers using watercolour.
Add details using coloured pencils or markers.
Assemble the layers onto the accordion base.
Complete the mini burger zine with additional details.
Day 4 - Sweet Sculptures: Part 2
Students return to their clay-and-canvas artwork and transform it into a completed food-inspired scene.
Attach the dried air-dry clay food element to the canvas.
Paint the food and surrounding scene using acrylic paint.
Add details, textures, and finishing touches. Complete the artwork with a cohesive background and composition.
If time allows, begin planning the final artwork.
Day 5 - What's in my Basket? (Grocery Basket Mixed-Media Artwork)
For the final project, students create an imaginative grocery basket filled with their favourite foods using their choice of mixed-media techniques.
Sketch the composition on A3 paper.
Plan the contents and arrangement of the grocery basket.
Choose suitable materials and techniques.
Create the artwork using a combination of media such as collage, painting, resist, or pop-up elements.
Add details and finishing touches to complete the artwork.
Materials Provided during Session:
A4 Cartridge Paper, A4 Copier Paper, Acrylic Paints, Watercolour Paper, Watercolour Paints, Brushes, Water Containers, Paper Palettes, Oil Pastels, Glue, Air Dry Clay, Pen Knife, Scissors, Pencils & Erasers, Coloured Papers, Colour Pencils, Beads
HALLOWEEN MAGIC MAKERS ARTS & CRAFTS
Week 2: 19 OCTOBER 2026 - 23 OCTOBER 2026
AGE GROUP: G6 - G12
TIME: 1:00PM - 4:00PM (MONDAY - FRIDAY)
Information:
Unleash your creativity this Halloween with four days of spooky fun! In this programme, students will explore different mediums while making magical, hands-on projects. From painting and sculpting to crafting, every student will take home unique Halloween creations to treasure long after camp ends.
Day 1 - Monster Plant Miniature: Part 1 (Air Dry Clay Craft)
The session begins with an overview of the theme and an introduction to basic clay modelling techniques.
Students sketch their monster plant design on A4 copier paper using colour pencils.
Using air dry clay, they will shape the main body or base of their monster plant.
Students will sculpt smaller features (such as teeth, eyes, or vines) and add textures using modelling tools.
Lesson will be continued another day.
Day 2 - Magical Plant Pot (Acrylic Painting)
Students will be introduced to acrylic painting techniques and start with a short exercise on flat colour, smooth blending, and texture on A4 cartridge paper to get comfortable with the medium.
Using pencil, students will draw their Halloween-themed design directly onto the plant pot.
Begin painting the plant pot with a flat base colour.
Build up layers of paint, focusing on smooth blending and adding textures to bring the design to life.
Add fine details and highlights to complete the Halloween plant pot artwork.
Day 3 - Paper Lantern Making (Paper Craft & Painting)
Students will plan their paper lantern design on a paper.
Draw the lantern design on a paper and cut out the shape with scissors and pen knife.
Paint the paper lantern using acrylic paint.
Add details using coloured pencils or markers.
Assemble the shape to create the paper lantern.
Add an LED tea light candle in the lantern to complete the artwork.
Day 4 - Monster Plant Miniature: Part 2 (Air Dry Clay Craft)
Students will continue working on the monster plant artwork.
Use acrylic paint to paint the monster plant starting with the base colour.
Next, students will add details and textures onto the monster plant artwork.
Students will start planning their pop up card design for their final lesson if they have extra time.
Day 5 - Halloween Pop Up Card
Students will explore basic watercolour techniques and colour mixing, followed by a short hands-on practice to get comfortable with the materials.
On A4 watercolour paper, students will sketch the background design for their card.
On a separate sheet of watercolour paper, students will draw Halloween characters and other elements that will become the pop-up components.
Begin with light washes on both background and pop-up elements, gradually layering colours to build tone, texture, and depth.
Refine contrast and add details using coloured pencils and markers as the illustrations develop.
Cut out the pop-up shapes and assemble them onto the background to complete the Halloween pop-up card.
Materials Provided during Session:
A4 Cartridge Papers, A4 Copier Papers, Watercolour Papers, Watercolour Paints, Acrylic Paints, Brushes, Water Containers, Paper Palettes, Glue, Air Dry Clay, Pen Knife, Scissors, Pencils & Erasers, Coloured Papers, Colour Pencils, Mini Plant Pot
ABOUT THE FORT STUDIOS
We partnered with The Fort Studios, founded by Denise Jillian Tan, a professional artist and educator specialising in painting. The Fort Studios' team of highly skilled and experienced teaching artists is dedicated to building a vibrant community of art enthusiasts, educators and practitioners who are passionate about exploring, sharing, and advancing their love for art.
Committed to fostering lifelong learning and personal fulfilment, The Fort Studios offers high-quality learning programmes and creative services designed to inspire and empower every art enthusiast in their community.
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For more details regarding the Art Projects programme, please email info@thefortstudios.sg and denisetanatp@uwcsea.edu.sg (Denise)
For registration and general enquiries, please email hapdover@uwcsea.edu.sg
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