Girl Scouts
Brownie Try-Its
Hobbies Are you interested in a craft hobby? In this 1 ½ hour session, we’ll talk about craft hobbies and what it takes start one (Activity 1), make a list of possible hobbies (Activity 2), make an example with either beads or clay (Activity 5) and then present our results to The Studio staff (Activity 6). Cost: $10 per scout.
Colors and Shapes Think about art in a new way – your way! In this 2 hour session, you’ll make your own stamps (Activity 1), make a mobile (Activity 2), make dough shapes (Activity 3), and weave color patterns (Activity 4). Cost: $13.50 per scout.
Art to Wear Be your own art gallery! In this 2 ½ hour session, you decorate a t-shirt (Activity 1), learn to face paint (Activity 3), create a papier-mache bracelet (Activity 4) and learn the craft of macramé (Activity 6). Cost: $21 per person including t-shirt, or $16 if a t-shirt is brought from home.
Brownie Fun– It’s not a try-it, but why not enjoy a day out with your troop – even make it a mother-daughter or father-daughter event. For this 1 ½ hour session, each participant will choose a piece of pottery to decorate. The Studio staff will provide some technique ideas and instruction, but everyone is free to complete a piece as she wishes! Cost: based on the pieces chosen, but typically $13 or $20 per person.
Junior Badges
Jeweler Make and design your own pieces, and learn a bit about jewelry, too. You’ll start by making clay beads and paper beads, then we’ll make a bracelet with them (Activity 1). Learn macramé (Activity 2), and learn from our staff about jewelry from other lands (Activity 3). You’ll make a necklace using at least 3 different elements (Activity 7) and then decorate a wood box to store your gems in (Activity 8). Lastly, each girl will learn about her birthstone (Activity 9). This session lasts 2 ½ hours. Cost: $16 per scout.
Ceramics and Clay Make it with clay at The Studio for Art and Craft. You’ll make a pinch pot (Activity 1), and a coil dish (Activity 2). Learn how to handle clay (Activity 3) and decorate tiles using stamps, patterns and graffito (Activity 4). You’ll tour the kiln room and learn about the process of making pottery (Activity 5). We’ll finish off by learning about different glazing techniques and then decorating your own piece of bisqueware. This session lasts 3 hours. Cost: $23 per scout.
Art to Wear You won’t be able to complete all your badge requirements at The Studio, but you’ll sure have fun getting started! First you’ll make a friendship anklet (Activity 2). Then you’ll take a t-shirt and turn it into your own creation – and end with a fashion show for your troop (Activity 4). We’ll talk about careers and hobbies in fashion (Activity 7) and create a decorative item to dress up something you already own (Activity 10). This session lasts 2 ½ hours. Cost: $21 per person including t-shirt, or $16 if a t-shirt is brought from home.
Visual Arts Learn the basics of color and art. You’ll make a color wheel and use it to mix colors (Activity 1), then use color to create a picture (Activity 2). We’ll compare the impact of black and white instead of color (Activity 3), and learn how to use shades of color (Activity 4). We’ll create two more pieces of art – one a still life (Activity 5) and one using perspective (Activity 10). This session last 1 ½ hours. Cost: $12 per scout.
Art in 3D Get started on this fun badge at The Studio. You’ll make an origami crane (Activity 1) and a piece of your choice out of clay (Activity 2). You’ll learn about positive and negative space and make an abstract sculpture (Activity 4) and make a mobile (Activity 9). Make a design with wire (Activity 10) and you’ll only have one more activity to do on your own to earn this badge. This session lasts 3 hours. Cost: $18.
Drawing and Painting Capture your creativity in new ways. Explore different media and use them to create your art (Activity 1) and learn the basics of color (Activity 2). You’ll paint, too – but not with a brush! (Activity 3). Learn about lines (Activity 4) and shapes (Activity 5) in drawing. Then complete one more activity on your own to earn this badge. This session lasts 2 hours. Cost: $12 per scout.
“Making” Hobbies Find out what information you need to start a craft hobby (Activity 1), and make 3 examples of your chosen craft (Activity 2). Make another item using a material you’ve never used before (Activity 3) and using recycled materials (Activity 4). We’ll talk about the job of being a craftsperson (Activity 9) and how to make a craft safety checklist (Activity 10). This session lasts 2 ½ hours. Cost: depends on craft chosen – typical range is $14 – $21 per scout.
Prints and Graphics You’ll start by making rubbings (Activity 1) and your own stamps (Activity 2). You’ll take a leaf and use it to make a print on paper or pottery (Activity 3). You’ll create a stencil and use it for a design on a mini-bag (Activity 4), and make cards with your new techniques – for yourself (Activity 7) and as a service project (Activity 8). This session lasts 2 ½ hours. Cost: $15 per scout
Junior Fun– It’s not a badge, but why not enjoy a day out with your troop – even make it a mother-daughter or father-daughter event. For this 2 hour session, each participant will choose a piece of pottery to decorate. The Studio staff will provide some technique ideas and instruction, but everyone is free to complete a piece as she wishes! Cost: based on the pieces chosen, but typically $13 or $20 per person.
Cadette Interest Projects
Artistic Crafts Skill Builder 1 – choose your medium - decoupage, pottery, ceramics and jewelry-making are possibilities – and become familiar with the craft, with 3 different designs. Make samples, take pictures and combine them with articles to make a scrapbook on your own. Skill Builder 2 – Learn about handbuilding and make a finished piece. Service Project 2 – make several craft items to donate. Career Exploration 2 – meet with The Studio staff to learn more about their craft-related career and how you would pursue it. 2 two-hour session. Cost: $25 per scout
Other activities that can be completed at The Studio: Career Exploration 1, Career Exploration 3, Skill Builder 3 (building with wood).
Just Jewelry Skill Builder 1 (required) – Bring in magazine, store flyer or other photos of beaded jewelry styles that appeal to you. Draw your own piece and indicate materials you might use to create your piece. Skill Builder 2 - Put together your own jewelry-making toolbox. Skill Builder 3 – Learn about jewelry findings and make a piece of jewelry that incorporates findings with your design from Activity 1. Technology 3 – learn about gemstones and their properties. Service Project 1 – contribute a piece you made to a money-earning project or other cause. Career Exploration 2 – learn about selling jewelry, and then complete the activity on your own. 2 two-hour session. Cost: $25 per scout
Other activities that can be completed at The Studio: Skill Builder 4, Skill Builder 5.
Paper Works Skill Builder 1 –papermaking. Skill Builder 2 - papier-mache. Service Project 4– design and make a selection of greeting cards to donate. 2 two-hour session. Cost: $20 per scout
Other activities that can be completed at The Studio: Skill Builder 4, Skill Builder 5.
Your Own Business – Career Exploration – The Studio for Art and Craft can assist you with activities 2, 4 or 5. No cost.
Cadette Fun– Enjoy a day out with your troop. For this 2 hour session, each participant will choose a piece of pottery to decorate. The Studio staff will provide some technique ideas and instruction, but everyone is free to complete a piece as she wishes! Cost: based on the pieces chosen, but typically $13 or $20 per person.
