Communication and Expressive Arts
Communication and Expressive Arts Projects
Communication projects can be either written (achievement, creative writing, photography or scrapbooking) or oral (demonstration, speech or illustrated talk). Expressive Art projects allow you to be creative whether it is an arts and crafts project, cake decorating, farm toy scene, home environment, sewing, etc.
Achievement
The Achievement project is a great way to organize a summary of your entire 4-H experience. Plus, it is a great way to be ready to apply for the resume accomplishment scholarship.
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Arts and Crafts
Basic Crafts - Any craft that is not eligible to be in baskets, ceramics, fine arts, legos, models, needlework or wearable art.
Basket - Make a basket suitable to your skill level. Note: There are 10 divisions in this project.
Ceramics - Exhibit either a hand formed article or a poured or cast article. A ceramic article has been fired in a kiln. If it has not been fired, it should be shown in Basic Crafts.
Fine Arts - Pictures made with oil, charcoal, pastels, pencil, ink, acrylic or watercolor on canvas, canvas board, or paper. It must be framed and ready to hang.
Lego's - Use Lego's to create your own display / item.
Models - Assemble a model.
Needlework - Handwork - such as knitting, embroidery, crocheting, needlepoint, crewel, candlewicking, chicken scratching, hand quilting, tatting, etc. Doesn't include latch hook or using machines.
Wearable Art - Wearable arts includes a design applied to a ready-made item such as a T-shirt, sweatshirt, shoes, etc. Sequins, paint, lace, appliqué, etc. can be used. No jewelry is allowed in this
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For craft information sheet, click Information Card
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Cake Decorating
4-H’ers will have the opportunity to: develop cake decorating skills, promote creativity, contribute to family celebrations, encourage the use of the above skills in all phases of business. NOTE: This is a non-perishable project. You are decorating a styrofoam form.
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Collections
Exhibit 10 items that you collected this year in a single category, such as stamps, shells, postcards, dolls, etc. Valuable collections are to go home after judging.
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Communication
4-H’ers will learn the difference between a demonstration, informative presentation, professional persuasive presentation, public speaking, and illustrated talk.
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Scorecards:
Construction Toy Scene
4-H member will create a realistic setting - such as site preparation. Your display would include construction toy equipment (bulldozer, road grader, excavator, etc.) as well as roads, trees, etc.
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Consumer Clothing
4-H’ers will learn to identify the characteristics of a good fit, recognize quality clothing, learn color terminology and fabrics, clothes planning, label information reading, and more.
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Creative Writing - Raegan Nelson
Creative Writing
4-H members may choose to have an entry in each of the following 3 Project Categories: Poetry, Prose, or Children’s Story.
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Decorated Cupcakes
Develop cake decorating skills and be creative as you decorate styrofoam cupcakes.
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Farm Toy Scene - Landon Yaggie
Farm Toy Scene
4-H member will create a realistic setting - such as planting fields. The display would include farm toy equipment (tractor, planter, tiller) as well as roads, trees, etc.
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Gift Wrapping
Wrap gifts around a central theme. Create your own gift wrapping paper.
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Home Environment
4-H’ers will learn about color, texture, design and energy savings techniques. You will also learn about selecting and caring for furniture and appliances; arranging rooms; and lighting ideas.
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Lama Craft - Victoria Grant
Lama Craft
4-H'er will display a craft made with lama fiber and a notebook. The craft can be a single item or a set. The fiber may be processed (felting, spun, et.) or unprocessed and may have originated from any lama.
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Photography
The project will teach you to take better pictures so you can enjoy photos of your favorite events, scenes, and people in days to come
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Here are the Scorecards for:
Poultry or Rabbit Illustrated Talk
You tell or explain about a poultry or rabbit topic with the use of visual aids.
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Scrapbooking
Preserve your memories in an organized and creative way. Memories may include family, school, 4-H, etc.
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Sewing - Wearable
4-H’ers can develop their own personal wardrobe and learn the basic principles of construction.
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Scorecards for Sewing:
Record Sheets for Sewing:
Skill Cards for Sewing:
