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IMAGINATION STATION

imagination station

The Downtown Festival & Art Show is a virtual celebration! Children can unveil their artistic talents and get creative at the Imagination Station where we have scheduled activities available. 

Many of the supplies for the activities will be available at 
JOANN Fabrics and Crafts located near Butler Plaza, 3202 SW 35th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608. 

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Art Activities Packet is available to pick up! The packets can be picked up at Martin Luther King Jr. Multipurpose Center on 1028 Northeast 14th Street, Gainesville, FL 32601. They can be picked up until 7 PM today or from 10 AM- 6PM on Saturday! Quantities are limited.

The art festival has partnered with O2B KIDS! and UF Shands Arts in Medicine to provide art activity videos that are available all festival weekend.  In addition, live activities, led by UF student volunteers, are available during scheduled times.
Live Art Activity Schedule
Saturday
10:00-11:00  Face Collage, Puppet Making, Rainsticks
11:00-3:00    Puppet Making, Playing with Dough, Face Collage, Rainsticks, Crazy Hats
3:00-4:00    Face Collage, Puppet Making, Jewelry Making
4:00-5:00    Puppet Making, Origami Cranes, Face Collage

Sunday
10:00-11:00  Face Collage, Making Puppets, Origami Cranes
11:00-12:00   Jewelry Making, Rainsticks, Face Collage, Crazy Hats, Puppet Making
12:00-3:00   
Rainsticks, Face Collage, Crazy Hats, Puppet Making, Playing with Doug
3:00-5:00    Playing with Doug, Face Collage

Activity supplies
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Crazy Hats
Assorted colored pipe cleaner

Optional
​Feathers, bells

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Face Collage
Colored construction paper
Glue, glue stick or tape
Safety scissors
Markers (optional)

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Clay Rose
2 cups flour

2 cups warm water
1 cup salt
2 tbsp vegetable oil (or canola oil)
1 tbsp cream of tartar (optional for improved elasticity)
3-5 drops of food coloring (can substitute liquid, powder, or unsweetened Kool-Aid or similar drink mix)
scented oils (optional)
Stirring spoon
Non-stick saucepan

Tissue Paper Flowers
Tissue paper cut into squares
Pipe cleaner
Scissors



Reflection Watercolor
Watercolor paper
Watercolors
Large brush and a medium/small brush
Glass of water
Paper towel

Abstract Floral Painting
Paper, canvas, or wood
Assorted acrylic paints
Paintbrushes
Glass of water
Paper towel



Doodle Challenge
Paper
Pencil
Crayons, Markers or Colored Pencils 

Coloring
Coloring pages are available on 
​https://www.crayola.com/free-coloring-pages/holidays/thanksgiving-usa-coloring-pages/

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Tube Puppet
Paper towel/toilet paper tubes (or a long handled utensil)

Colored paper, old magazines, etc
Safety Scissors
Glue, glue stick or tape
Markers, Crayons or colored pencils

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Pet Prints
​4 cups of all-purpose flour (Do not use self-rising flour)
1 cup of salt
2 cups of water
Mixing bowl
Mixing spoon
Rolling pin or sturdy cup
Parchment paper
Baking sheet
Optional: cookie cutters, paint, brushes, ribbon, Mod Podge

Watercolor and Ink Art
Watercolor paper or water-resistant paper
Watercolor paint
Fine tip sharpie or water fast pen
White acrylic paint 
Paper cup 
Pencil



Marker Print Making
Medium weight paper
Flat styrofoam- or disposable plate, vegetable tray or take out container
Ballpoint pen
Wet cloth or paper towel
Brayer or metal spoon



Collagraph Prints
Craft foam sheet
Paint
Cardboard
Glue
Paintbrush

Observational Drawing
Watercolor paper
Pencil
Watercolors
Paintbrushes
Glass of water
Paper towel
Fine tip sharpie or other water fast pen


Nature Art
White paper(Cardstock or construction type heavy paper)
Brown, black, white paint
Small sponge and brush
Paper plate
Cup for water
Paper towels
Items collected in a nature walk or at home:
Shells
Green or dry leaves(different shapes)
Rocks
Feathers
Sticks
Acorns
Any other nature items for printing
  



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Paper Puppet
Colored construction paper

Glue, glue stick or tape
Safety scissors
Markers (optional)


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Origami Crane
Origami paper (1 square sheet)

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Make a Rainstick
20-30 sticks (small, big, thick, skinny)
Something to measure and pour with
One piece of paper
Paper towel tube
Elmer's Glue 
Scissors
Crayons
Rice
Tape

​Word Circles
Pencil 
Sharpie or pen 
Coloring method of choice: 
Markers, crayons, colored pencils, watercolor or combination



Watercolor Resist Painting
Watercolor paint
Brush 
water
Watercolor paper or thick paper
White crayon, oil pastel or candle



Point-of-Light Painting
Watercolor/thick paper, cardboard, or canvas
Monochromatic acrylic paints
Paintbrushes
Glass of water
Paper towel



Playing with Color
Paper
Red, Yellow, Blue Paint
Cup for Water
Paint brushes


Great Artists in History
Paper
Pencil or Pen
Colors (Crayons or markers) 

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    • Poster Artist
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      • Ceramics
      • Drawing/Printmaking
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      • Jewelry
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      • Photography
      • Wood
    • Performing Arts >
      • Entertainment Schedule
      • Performance Videos
    • Kid's Art Activities
    • Festival Sponsors
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    • Community Booths
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