Art to go
The Oregon Coast Council for the Arts is presenting a new series of winter “Art to Go” kits for distance-learning by kids, families and adults throughout Lincoln County. Designed for kids aged six and up, the kits promote creative, project-based learning opportunities and are available through Thursday, March 4, while supplies last.
A series of four projects are available, including paper bowl making; weaving; collage; and canvas journal cover making. Participants can join a weekly Google Classroom/Zoom check in for support with each project.
Kits can be picked up at the Newport Visual Arts Center, 777 NW Beach Drive, on Thursdays, from 3 to 4:30 pm, and Saturdays, from 10 to 11:30 am. Reservations are recommended, as kits are limited to 40 per project.
A suggested per-kit donation of $15 for kids and $25 for adults is requested. Project add-ons are available for $5 per kit.
To make a reservation for up to four kits, message ssiggelkow@coastarts.org or go to coastarts.org/product/art-to-go-kits/.
Kit 1: Paper bowls and votive light holder
Bowls are some of the oldest art forms, and artisans sometimes use the simplest materials to create functional and decorative artworks. Add a colorful votive candle holder and battery-operated candle to complete the project. Kit includes all materials to create one votive, one large or two small colorful paper bowls and tissue papers to decorate bowls. Kit add-on includes decorative paper for making an additional bowl.
Kit 2: Weaving on a small loom
Weaving is another traditional art form. While modern looms have become more sophisticated, they all produce cloth by interlacing threads at right angles. Students learn the basics of weaving from the kit which includes materials to create a sampler and wall hanging, with enough yarn left over to experiment. Kit add-on includes supplies to create a warp thread and yarn to make two additional weavings.
Kit 3: Collage
Collage is art made by attaching different items to a flat surface. With this kit, explore paper collage on three different surfaces with an assortment of papers. The kit has materials needed to make a greeting card and two different types of wall art, with enough left over to experiment. Kit add-on provides an additional collage paper pack.
Kit 4: Canvas journal/sketchbook cover
Soft-covered journals can get banged up and damaged when carried around. Create a reusable cover designed to protect them. When the journal is full, remove the cover and put in a new one. This kit provides materials to make and paint one reusable canvas journal/sketchbook cover, with one blank journal included, added materials and instructions to learn about color mixing. Kit add-on includes instructions and materials to make and sew an original sketchbook.