The Badge Archive

2011 – Brownie Art and Design – Activity List

Activity Ideas

Listed under each requirement

Step 1 – Explore art and design

Look at art (around you, art studio/gallery/museum, or talk to an artist/designer)

RECOMMENDED: Library Art Search

  • ((Similar to VTK Suggestion))
    Art Around You – Scouts explore different types of art and design around them, learn about materials and styles, and reflect on what inspires their own creativity.
  • ((Similar to Handbook Suggestion))
    Art Explorer – Scouts explore everyday art and design, identify materials and styles, and reflect on what inspires their own creativity.
  • ((Similar to VTK/Handbook Suggestion))
    Field Trip to See Art – Scouts visit a space where art is displayed or created, observe different styles and materials, and reflect on what inspires their own creativity.
  • Library Art Search – Scouts explore art books, choose a favorite piece, and reflect on the styles and materials used to inspire their own creativity.
  • ((Similar to VTK/Handbook Suggestion))
    Maker Guest Art Show – Scouts meet a maker (guest speaker), explore their art style and materials, and reflect on what they learned and created.

For more ideas See D/B/J Art and Design Activity List

Step 2 – Experiment with the elements

Explore art elements (color/lines/texture) and make an art piece

RECOMMENDED: Line Experiment

  • Do a Color activity
    • ((Similar to VTK Suggestion))
      Paint Color Mixing – Scouts explore color mixing and create a painting using color, line, and texture.
    • ((Similar to Handbook Suggestion))
      Single Medium – Scouts choose an art material and create a unique piece using color, shape, line, and texture.
  • Do a Lines activity
    • ((Similar to VTK/Handbook Suggestion))
      Line Exploration Art – Scouts create the same line-based artwork using two different art mediums and compare the results.
  • Do a Texture activity
    • Draw Three Textures – Scouts explore and draw different textures using lines and patterns.
    • ((Similar to VTK/Handbook Suggestion))
      Drawing Textures – Scouts create artwork that includes different textures using lines, patterns, and optional materials.

For more ideas See D/B/J Art and Design Activity List

Step 3 – Learn about composition

Explore art composition (shape/form, space, patterns/symmetry) and make an art piece

RECOMMENDED: Line Experiment (In a new shape than the first one)

  • Shape and Form – Shape refers to 2D objects, like circles, squares, and triangles. Form refers to 3D objects, like spheres, cubes, and pyramids.
  • Space – Space refers to the area around, between, and within objects in a piece of art.
    • ((Similar to VTK Suggestion))
      Shadow Puppets – Scouts create and test shadow puppets using cutouts and a flashlight.
    • ((Similar to VTK Suggestion))
      Shadow Puppet Show – Scouts create shadow puppets by tracing their own silhouettes and performing a short puppet show.
  • Patterns – Patterns are the repetition of a design element, such as lines, shapes, or colors, to create a decorative effect.
    • ((Similar to VTK/Handbook Suggestion))
      Symmetrical Patterns – Scouts explore symmetry and pattern by cutting, tracing, observing, and creating artwork.
    • ((Similar to VTK Suggestion))
      Mosaics – IF you focus on patterns
  • Symmetry – Symmetry is when something looks the same on both sides, like a butterfly’s wings.
    • ((Similar to VTK/Handbook Suggestion))
      Symmetrical Patterns – Scouts explore symmetry and pattern by cutting, tracing, observing, and creating artwork.

For more ideas See D/B/J Art and Design Activity List

Step 4 – Make art about a subject

Make an art piece using a specific subject (portrait, landscape, inspiring item)

RECOMMENDED: Still Life

  • ((Similar to VTK/Handbook Suggestion))
    Inspired Art – Scouts create a piece of art based on something they enjoy or imagine.
  • Landscape Fieldtrip – Scouts create a piece of art based on a location they visit and observe.
  • ((Similar to VTK/Handbook Suggestion))
    Landscape Photos – Scouts create a landscape drawing based on a photo that inspires them.
  • Portrait Art – Scouts create a portrait of themselves, someone they know, or someone they admire using art materials.
    • ((Similar to VTK/Handbook Suggestion))
      Basic Self Portrait – Scouts create a portrait of themselves or someone they admire using drawing or other art materials.
  • ((Similar to VTK Suggestion))
    Still Life – Scouts create a still life drawing or painting based on a real object they can see.

For more ideas See D/B/J Art and Design Activity List

Step 5 – Share your artwork

Share your art (display, show, or gift it)

RECOMMENDED: Mini Art Gallery

  • Art Show and Tell – Scouts take turns showing and talking about a piece of artwork they created.
  • ((Similar to VTK/Handbook Suggestion))
    Create an Art Display – Scouts choose one of their art pieces and create a display to share it with others.
  • Frame Artwork – Scouts frame one of their completed art pieces using either a store-bought or homemade frame.
  • ((Similar to VTK/Handbook Suggestion))
    Gift Artwork – Scouts prepare one of their art pieces as a gift and create wrapping and a card to go with it.
  • ((Similar to VTK/Handbook Suggestion))
    Host an Mini Art Show – Scouts plan and host a mini art show to share their artwork with others.
  • Make your own Merch – Scouts turn one of their finished art pieces into a custom product using a digital image.
  • Mini Art Gallery – Scouts display their finished artwork in a mini gallery for others to view and enjoy.
  • Mini Art Portfolio – Scouts create and decorate a folder to hold and organize their completed artwork.

For more ideas See D/B/J Art and Design Activity List

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For pre-planned meeting plans by others – see the Brownie Art and Design page.

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For More Fun Ideas and Plans

for Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Scouts

Join the Girl Scout Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Leader Help Facebook Group
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This is a supportive Facebook community for Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Girl Scout leaders. Whether you’re seeking advice, fresh ideas, or meeting plans, you’re in the right place! Let’s inspire each other, share our experiences, and make every troop meeting a memorable adventure.

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Tia Kennard