Alesia’s Art Activities
Alesia Lacina has a long history of arts education in Grinnell. Here are some of her favorite art activities for you!
GLOBAL MEDITATION HELMET
This project combines the projects of the past two days.
Make the crown and the samurai helmet.
Place the samurai helmet on top of the crown and nestle it in.
Supplies: Newsprint (Grinnell Herald Register works well!)
Decorate: Markers+duck tape+paint+glue stick+collage with magazine pictures or whatever you have on hand.
Samurai Warrior Helmet
(Have fun--there are no mistakes!)
Supplies: Newsprint (Grinnell Herald Register works well!)
Decorate: Markers+duck tape+paint+glue stick+collage with magazine pictures or what ever you have on hand.
How to:
1) Make a triangle from newsprint. Open up a compete sheet of newpaper. Grab bottom left corner and take it to the top edge to make a triangle. Cut off extra paper.
2) Follow the instructions.
Optional: Put on the Samurai Warrior Helmet. Declare your home as your domain. Stand and protect it!!
Ruler of the Universe Crown
(Have fun--there are no mistakes!)
Supplies: Newsprint (Grinnell Herald Register works well!)
Decorate: Markers+duck tape+paint+glue stick+collage with magazine pictures or what ever you have on hand.
How to:
1) Make a square from newsprint. Open up a compete sheet of newpaper. Grab bottom left corner and take it to the top edge to make a triangle. Cut off extra paper.
2) Open the triangle. You now have a square.
3) Fold in half to make a rectangle.
4) Follow the instructions.
5) Put on the crown. Tie a sheet around your neck to make a cape. Use a paper towel tube for a scepter.
Optional: Sit in a chair and make unreasonable demands!!!!
Colorful Paper Bead Necklace
(Have fun--there are no mistakes!)
Supplies: Glue stick+scissors+magazines/catalogs or colored paper+string or yarn+small skewer or skinny straw
How to:
1) Find colorful magazine pictures.
2) Cut long slender triangles.
3) Starting at the wide end, begin rolling up on a small skewer or skinny straw.
4) When you get near the end of the triangle, put glue on the point and finish rolling.
5) After you have made several beads, string them on string.
6) Wear the necklace or necklaces.
7) Put on some music and dance!
