Block Printing- Leader Guide

Introduction to leading the block printing project, including objectives, resources, project meeting ideas, and teaching suggestions. 2 pages. Keywords- printing techniques, design experiments, printing inks, cutting tools Details Publication Number: CIR008 Category: Arts & Communication Sub-Category: Block Printing Type: Introduction Audience: Volunteer Links Block Printing

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Block Printing – Member Guide

Project guide on how to design and cut blocks from different materials, print these designs on cloth and paper materials, and create your own original designs.  Includes information on a number of printing techniques. (12 pages). Keywords-  design experiments,  ready-made items,  printing inks, cutting tools Details Publication Number: 4H156 Category: Arts & Communication Sub-Category: Block […]

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Communication Activities for 4-H Clubs

Designed to be used in a group setting, the teaching activities, games, exercises, skits and other activities in this manual can be used to teach communication skills to youth who belong to organized clubs and groups. Some of the skills to be developed include verbal and written communication, speeches and demonstrations, and various formats and outlines. […]

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Crazy About Books Reading Circle

This guide includes suggestions for organizing a book discussion group and information about a variety of special projects and creative activities intended to nurture a love of reading in youth. This manual is a part of the Building Bridges Communications curriculum.  (PDF – 24 pages, 3,125 KB) Keywords- communication, how to lead a book discussion,  dictionary […]

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Creating Your Own Darkroom

Answers to questions about creating a darkroom in your home, including suggested layouts for closet darkrooms and permanent darkrooms with running water. (10 pages) Keywords- light room, darkroom setup, darkness test, photography Details Publication Number: IS370 Category: Arts & Communication Sub-Category: Photography Type: Introduction Audience: Youth Links Creating Your Own Darkroom (170 KB)

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Creative Wordworking

Filled with fun ideas and suggestions for youth who enjoy writing, this manual includes tips for having fun with writing letters and poetry;  keeping journals and diaries; and other projects that encourage creativity and self-expression. ( This manual is part of the Building Bridges Communication curriculum. (PDF – 28 pages, 1,373 KB) Keywords- photographs, memories, email etiquette, […]

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Don’t Jump… To Conclusions!

This activity is designed to help youth transition into adulthood by learning skills which foster independence and confidence as they step further out into the world, by working and/or expanding their involvement in school or community. (4 pages, 52KB) Key words – communication, diversity, interpersonal, assumption activity, career Details Publication Number: ACTp120 Category: Arts & Communication Sub-Category: […]

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Drawing & Painting

Member project guide on how to draw with pencil, chalk, crayon, pen and ink; blend and shade; draw from nature; make surface rubbings; paint with watercolor, poster paint, oil and acrylics; use the brush; mix colors; and mat and frame your art. (26 pages). Keywords – contour, human figures, pointillism, understanding or, two-dimensional art Details Publication Number: […]

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Enter the Clowns

Project guide on how to develop your own clown character, complete with makeup and costume. Study famous clown acts. Create your own clown props, including slapsticks, toys and musical instruments. (11 pages). Keywords – pantomime, mime, assessing yourself, type of clown acts, famous clown acts Details Publication Number: 4H265 Category: Arts & Communication Sub-Category: Clowns […]

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Experimenting with Your Enlarger

Member guide for learning how to enlarge photographs. Some fun “tricks” to try when creating black-and-white prints in your darkroom. (6 pages) Keywords – vignette, diffusion, color slide, photograms, selective processing Details Publication Number: IS360 Category: Arts & Communication Sub-Category: Photography Type: Introduction Audience: Youth Links Experimenting with Your Enlarger (78 KB)

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