ACTIVITIES

Paper Gizmo’s

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Paper is used for so many things. We write on it, fold it, crumple it and stick it in our pockets. In this class, let’s make paper fly and float and move. With some history, science and luck, let’s see what paper can do in Paper Gizmos: Paper that moves.

Art Journaling

Create an art journal and start keeping visual representations of your weeks! Materials Needed:

  • A journal (any notebook or sketchbook can work)

  • Various writing utensils (Sam uses a mixture of Posca paint pens, super tip Crayola markers, and some sharpies and colored pencils. The goal isn’t to have a ton of things, just to have a couple of options that you really like using.)

  • Optional stuff: Ruler (for good lines), Scrapbooking paper, Adhesives (double-sided tape, glue sticks, etc.)

Watch these videos below for 2 quick activities to get you started on your journaling journey :)

What is a key? How do you use it?

Taking up space: confidence and expression.

Isolation Station

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INTRODUCING “ISOLATION STATION!”, a collaborative zine-in-progress created to explore and share our creative sparks while inside! We want YOU to share your art. Your drawings, your short stories and comic strips, anything around the topic of “Art inside” can be included!

Download a 5 panel spread template.

You can share your work on instagram by using the #OAisolationstation and tagging us, by using the button below or by emailing me, Sam Page (sam@oakwoodarts.org). We’ll also be sharing spread templates, inspirations and works in progress on instagram and over here on our website.

03/21/20. Mini Comics + Zines

A zine, pronounced “zeen” (just like the end of the word magazine), is a homemade publication. There are no set-in-stone rules for making zines. A zine can be about anything you’re interested in. Really! Check out this video for a quick tutorial to make a mini comic.

TIP: You can turn these mini comics into zines by combining your pages together, or even draw on folded pieces of copy paper. Take a look at another zine activity I made which teaches you how to make a mini zine with just one piece of paper.

Another way to make a zine is by using Blurb’s free software Bookwright. You can use this on your computer, but blurb also has an app for your phone where you can layout a photography zine right from your smartphone using photos saved in your camera roll! Blurb charges for printing, but you can preview your zines/books as a digital e-book for free.

 


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