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?

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• 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

Thanks!

Be in touch: kileyw@thepaintedturtle.org

www.thepaintedturtle.org

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/