Cub Scout Archives: Artist Activity Badge

Webelos

The Artist Activity Badge helps Webelos learn to use different media to create art. Find helps for this badge here.

Artist Requirements

Do these:

  1. Talk to an artist in your area or to your art teacher about the different occupations in the art field. Make a list of them.
  2. Create a scrapbook (portfolio) of your Artist activity badge projects and show it to your den leader.

And do five of these:

  1. Draw or paint an original picture out-of-doors, using the art materials you prefer. Frame the picture for your room or home.
  2. List the primary and secondary colors. Explain what happens when you combine colors.
  3. Using a computer, make six original designs using straight lines, curved lines, or both.
  4. Draw a profile of a member of your family.
  5. Use clay to sculpt a simple object.
  6. Make a mobile, using your choice of materials.
  7. Make an art construction, using your choice of materials.
  8. Create a collage that expresses something about you.
  9. While you are a Webelos Scout, earn the Cub Scout Academics belt loop for Art.

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