Arts and Crafts Projects

Is creativity flowing from your fingertips after you see something that sparks your interest?

Ignite Your Creativity

If you are creative, like working with your hands, and want to create something that is uniquely you, explore our arts and crafts projects!

Youth who participate in 4-H Arts and Crafts projects develop life skills that include creativity, responsibility, teamwork, community service, a positive attitude, critical thinking, problem solving and a sense of self-worth.

Learn about:

  • Safe handling of arts and crafts equipment
  • Following instructions or a pattern.
  • The principles and elements of design.
  • Displaying your projects.
  • Members will use engineering and math skills to conserve crafting supplies.

Participant outcomes:

  • Members will learn how to complete a project from start to finish.
  • Members will learn how to describe the process of completing their project.
  • This project will teach cost analysis and budgeting for craft supplies.

Youth interested in Arts and Crafts can explore careers like:

  • Artisian
  • Business owner of a brick-and-mortar store or an online store
  • Art Teacher
  • Arts and Craft Directors/Activity Director in care facility
  • Graphic Designer

Projects:

  • Arts and Crafts- Portfolio Pathways-Painting, Printing, and Graphic Design
  • Arts and Crafts- Sketchbook Crossroads-Drawing, Fiber and Sculpture
  • Crafts and Fine Arts-Your imagination is the only thing that can limit you in what you would like to create in this project.
  • Fiber Arts-Explore needle felting, weaving, macramé, felted soap.

Cloverbud Arts and Crafts Opportunities

Youth between 5 and 7 can participate in our 4-H Cloverbud program! This non-competitive program introduces young children to the world of Arts and Crafts while focusing on fundamentals.

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Pennsylvania State 4-H Office

Pennsylvania State 4-H Office