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It’s About the Journey, Not the Destination:Process Art at Camp
Introduction
Welcome!• Kiley Wolff, Hospital Outreach
Manager at The Painted Turtle
• Outpost, in-hospital camp
program
Today’s Plan!
• Collaborative Drawing Activity
• What is process art
• Why do process art
• How to create process-oriented experiences
• Process versus Product, Process-Product
• Debrief questions for process art
• Activity List and Group Share
• Continuous Blind Contour Drawing Activity
Collaborative Drawing
Grab a variety of supplies and a piece of paper.
Draw during allotted time (45 seconds) - draw anything you want
Pass to person next to you when it’s time!
Continue these steps until we’ve passed it several times
Arts and Crafts
Or Brand
Art that focuses on the creative experience and the process of making art rather than the end product
What is process art?
Or Brand
• Art movement in 1960s and 1970s, focused on change and non-traditional materials
What else is process art?
Or BrandCharacteristics of process art
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Process versus Product
Why process art?
● Promotes creativity, risk-taking
● Removes expectations and comparisons
● Alleviates self-judgment of artistic abilities
● “Flow zone”
● Develops motor skills (younger)
● Ownership, decision-making
Why process art?
● Accessible across many ability levels
● (Re)connect with unexpected expression
● Safe way to experiment and explore
● Can be big, messy, out-of-the-box
● Interdisciplinary (mixing activities with art)
● Can be sensory
● Less prep work on your end
BrandingHow do we foster a process-oriented
experience? ● Let go of your own ideas of how something
“should” look; what’s “good”● Be mindful of commentary and feedback● Minimal instructions, maximum options● No or minimal examples/samples● Offer non-traditional and unusual materials● Use time thoughtfully; less time for directions
and feedback, more time for creation and experimentation
● Ask for camper ideas and say yes● Ask questions about their creation and
experience
BrandingExamples of what to say
http://www.ooeygooey.com/handouts/art.pdf
Or BrandProcess-Product Hybrid
Process-focused that also produces a “good” product; especially good for older campers and teens
Goals and ObjectivesDebriefing art making
Questions you might ask:● What’s the story you have from this?● What did you expect? ● What surprised you?● How did you decide to use the materials
the way you did?● How did this activity make you feel? Why?
What other questions would you ask?
Process-Product
Activity Ideas
● Painting with unusual objects (marbles, mops, toy cars, etc.)
● Gravity painting/ drip painting● Pendulum Painting● Crumpled paper pictures● Surprise assemblage● Collages● Collecting materials and creating art out of it● Paint with your body● Salad spinner spin art● Using marble paints● Draw using utensils tied to sticks
Activity Ideas
● Sharpie T-shirt tie-dye● rubber cement resist● Monoprinting● Environmental Art● Salt and Watercolor● Salt painting● Baking Soda Eruption prints● Canvas paint balloon painting● Dance drawing● Drawing in response to music● Make a drawing machine● Snowstorm in a jar● Slime/moon sand/kinetic sand● More ideas and links in the “Resources” section!
Your Ideas and Program?!
Continuous Blind Contour Drawing
Product = not the point!
Don’t look at page; look at object you are drawing
Don’t pick up pen (or whatever medium you’re using)
Eyes and hand in sync
Resources
How Process Oriented Art Supports Preschoolers: https://www.naeyc.org/resources/pubs/tyc/feb2014/process-art-experiences
Beyond the Brush: Inventive Use of Media for Painting Students (Part 3): https://www.studentartguide.com/articles/inventive-mixed-media-techniques
Process Art Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/cricketcteacher/process-art-activities/
Process Art for Kids:https://fun-a-day.com/process-art-for-kids/
The What, Why, and How of Process Art for Kids:https://artsycraftsymom.com/the-what-why-and-how-of-process-art-for-kids/
Stop with the Craptivities Already!http://www.ooeygooey.com/handouts/art.pdf
Resources
BIG process art activities for kids:https://www.fantasticfunandlearning.com/big-process-art-activities-for-kids.html
Encouraging Teens to Find Their Creative Power:https://www.expressiveartworkshops.com/how-to-start-your-own-art-program/spontaneous-art-therapy-activities-for-teens/
Process art:https://www.guggenheim.org/artwork/movement/process-art
Pulled String Art:https://tinkerlab.com/how-make-captivating-pulled-string-art/