4-H Art Sparks Day

Learn new art techniques and build your skills at the Dane County 4-H Art Sparks Day!

Youth will participate in two 90-minute art activities between 9:00 am-12:15 pm.

This event is for youth in Grades 3-13 and adults. Sessions will be led by youth and adult 4-H leaders. Youth in grades 3-5 must be accompanied by an adult. Adults may also participate in the activity if registered; learn new skills to share with club members. Grades 6+ can attend without an adult.

$12 for the full morning/two activities, iIncludes all supplies.

Activity Descriptions:

Metal Enameling – Youth will learn the ancient art of bonding finely powdered colored glass onto copper metal and ‘firing’ in a special kiln where at very high temperatures the glass melts, flows, and fuses to the metal.

Block Printing - Learn a little about the history of printmaking. We'll hand carve our own blocks out of foam and use block printing ink to make  colorful frame-worthy prints of our designs.

Acrylic Pop Art Pet Portraits - Draw & Paint a vibrant Pop Art piece of your pet's portrait. Bring a close-up photo of your own pet or pick one from ideas provided.

Mexican Talavera Plate -  Learn the art of talavera style painting. Draw and paint a plate in Mexican talavera style.

Choose one when you register - each option includes two 90-minute activities.

Option 1: Metal Enameling & Block Printing

Option 2: Block Printing & Pop Art Painting

Option 3: Pop Art Painting & Talavera Plates

Option 4: Talavera Plates & Metal Enameling

An EEO/AA employer, University of Wisconsin-Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title VI, Title IX, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.

To ensure equal access to programs, please make requests for reasonable accommodations at least 10 days prior to the program. To request an accommodation, including language interpretation, contact : Lisa Curley at 608-224-3702 or 4Hinfo@countyofdane.com.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Dane County UW-Extension, 5201 Fen Oak Dr Ste 138, Madison, United States