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Marmalade Scouts 2009-2010 Girl Scout programs Troops can work towards earning a variety of Try-It’s, Badges and IP’s in a creatively inspiring atmosphere. To schedule, call us at (512)695-1694 or e-mail our scout coordinator. Information about earing Boy Scout and Cub Scout badges at marmaladeskies coming soon. Call for details. BROWNIE TRY-ITS Most of these activities require 1½ hours to complete. Fee: $14 per Brownie Through the years: Swing into the 1920’s or Hustle back to the 1970’s as we discuss the culture and trends of decades past. Project options: 1920’s - create a mixed media interpretation of Charlie Chaplin or Albert Einstein; 1930’s – paint a canvas inspired by Piet Mondrian; 1950’s – learn to create a 3-D, soft sculpture in the form of a TV dinner; 1960’s – hand tool leather to make a groovy bracelet; 1970’s create your own pop art that Andy Warhol would be proud of. Art to Wear: Wearable art is a popular fashion trend and it’s not limited to painting t-shirts! Troops can choose shrinky art jewelry, button and found object rings or flower barrettes. Hobbies: You won’t believe the new materials available to crafters these days. With some surprising items, you will create a mini memory album and experiment with crafting as a hobby. Stitch It Together: Buttons and thread and fabric, “oh my!” Learn sewing basics including how to thread a needle and sew a button, practice different stitches and discuss sewing safety rules. Girls will create either a small stuffed birdie or an adorable pin cushion. Color and Shapes: Building on the basics of art: color, shapes and lines Our project will be a fun canvas wall hanging or mat. Numbers and Shapes: Did you ever think about how mathematical art is? Brownies will try the Japanese art of paper-folding called origami, discuss patterns and design and make a creative mosaic to take home.
JUNIOR BADGES Most of these activities require 2 hours to complete. Fee: $16 per Junior Business Wise: Juniors learn about starting a new business when they meet and talk to marmaladeskies owner, Debbie Tawse. Girls will create a mosaic using found objects, while discussing the ins and outs of owning a business. Art in the Home: Juniors can show their style with either a decoupage vase and hand-made flowers, or unique outlet covers decorated with unusual materials. Art in 3-D: In this class Juniors will explore the many types of 3-D art and create their own mosaic using broken tile and glass. Drawing and Painting: The title says it all! Juniors will use a variety of paints and drawing materials to explore color, shading, line, and the principles of composition. Making Hobbies: Experiment with unique materials and learn a whole new side of arts and crafts. You can create an earth-friendly bracelet using recycled gift cards and hardware pieces, or learn the art of finger knitting and make a belt or scarf. Prints and Graphics: Stencil, stamps and found objects! Juniors will play and experiment with all of these and create a set of thank-you cards to take home. Visual Arts: Art has Rules? Juniors will learn about composition, shading, positive and negative space, and other basic techniques while creating a unique artwork on stretched canvas. CADETTE, SENIOR & AMBASSADOR IP’S Most of these activities require at least 3 hours to complete. We can help you meet all of the reqirements to earn your IPs except for the service project - that, my dear, you must do on your own. Please call or e-mail if you have any further questions. Fee: $20 per Junior Your Own Business: Discuss the ins and outs of starting your own business with marmaladeskies owner, Debbie Tawse. Learn about customer service, marketing, and running a studio; together we will design a creative window display. Artistic Crafts: Art can be visually pleasing and functional. Learn how to incorporate photos and memorabilia into meaningful art. Folk Arts: Discover how different cultures express themselves. We’ll look at artistic masks, rugs, jewelry and sculptures from around the world? We’ll talk about what culture means to you, and create a one of a kind doll that is all about you! Visual Arts: Develop or enhance your visual art skills! Create an amazing piece of art using perspective, composition, color, design and shading.
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