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.
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.
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
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
Crazy Hats
Assorted colored pipe cleaner Optional Feathers, bells 
Face Collage
Colored construction paper Glue, glue stick or tape Safety scissors Markers (optional) 
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/ 
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 
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 |
Paper Puppet
Colored construction paper Glue, glue stick or tape Safety scissors Markers (optional) 
Origami Crane
Origami paper (1 square sheet) 
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) |
