oAK CITY ACADEMY 2020-21

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This winter,  students worked on design projects at home such as cat collars, vest trimings and hat bands.  If they were unable to complete their project then but would still like to decorate their costume piece, the patterns and instructions are still listed below.  If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at renee@seedartshare.org 

Your class is presenting Scenes 1 and 2. 

During the break you will be working on either teacups or trimmings for vests. 

Teacup design team: Logan, Lydia, Abigail, Elle, Briley, Ella, Owen

Trimmings design team:  RED: Ryland, Madigan, Analise, Nathaniel, GREEN: Hudson, Connor, Ace, BLUE: Willow, Mitchell, Izzi, Mazilyn, Noah, PURPLE: Lyla

Your class is presenting Scenes 5 and 6. During the break you will be working on cat collars, hat bands, or saucers.

Cat collar design team: Dylan, Riley, Stewart, Aliana, Seth, Paige

 Saucer design team:  Keller, Hannah, Della, Isabel, Liam

Hat band design team: Declan, Jason, Nolan, Emory, Carter, Madison, Isaac, Troy

 Your class is presenting Scenes 3 and 4. During the break you will be working on either teacups, saucers, mushroom circles, or leaves

 Teacup design team: Clara, Bennett, Levi, Redding, Isaiah , Abby

Saucer design team: Hadley, Evan, Rivers, Azalea

Leaf design team: Kara, Madeline, Lucas, Aiden, Emily, Caleb, Meredith, Kate, Emily

Mushrooms: Emmett and Owen

 Your class is presenting Scene 7.  During the break you will be working on either saucers or playing card suits .  

 Saucer design team: June

Playing Card Suits design team: Mira, Avery, Tucker, Jacob, Blake, Parker

 Your class is presenting Scenes 8 and 9.  During the break you will be working on either tea cups, saucers, hat bands, or playing card suits .   

 Teacup design team: Grace, Stella

  Saucer design team: Sadie, Amiah

Playing Card Suits design team: Wesley, Carter, MJ, Oliver, Champ, John, Alison, Gabby, Kaliah, Lela, Casher, Ari

 Hat Band design team: Owen, Vincent, Tate, Noah, Emma

 Your class is presenting Scene 10.  I am very excited about you creating designs for your costumes!  Hopefully you have been thinking through some ideas based on the images we looked at in class. Here is your challenge for next week: 

1. RESEARCH:  
   1. the fashion of 1865 focusing on the general shapes and lines of the suits and dresses.   Also pay attention to accessories such as hats, scarves, etc. 
   2. If your character is an animal or fantastical creature - also then look at images of your animal for coloring, textures (feathers, fur, etc.)
2. COLOR SCHEME: Our colors are jewel tones of red, orange, green, blue, and purple, white, black.   Other neutral colors may be included but the primary colors are the ones above. Pigeons may still be grey but may have accessories  that are one of the other colors.  I can answer any specific questions via email. 
3. DESIGN: Combine the two visual elements.   For example: The March Hare: How can I combine the elements of a well tailored period suit while also including elements that let the audience know he is a rabbit?  Ie. (rabbit ears on a top hat).  Gardeners who are cards, decide which suit and number A-10 (no face cards) that you will be. 
4. PRESENTATION: You may represent your design suggestions however works best for you (drawing, collage, fabric samples, etc.)  Personally, I am not great at figure drawing so I collect pictures, colors, and write descriptions. 
5. Bring your design projects and bags back with you to our next in-person theatre class.  If you would like to take a picture of your design ideas for feedback prior to that, you may email me at renee@seedartshare.org.

 You are charged with decorating the cup that is in your bag.  (Don’t worry, we’ll add the handle later.)

1.  Download and print out the MOSAIC COLORING PAGE below.  
2. Mix and match crayons, colored pencils, markers, paints and pens to color the mosaic. Use only the following colors: RED, ORANGE, GREEN, BLUE, PURPLE (light or dark shades or a mix of both!)    
3. Cut out all of the shapes.
4. Create your own 3D mosaic pattern by gluing the shapes onto the cup in any pattern until it is covered on the outside.
5. Let it dry well and then place it back in your bag for safe keeping.   

For the next few weeks collect small items that may be sewn or hot glued onto fabric. If you are on this design team, all of your trimmings must be ONE COLOR (different shades or textures are great!). Got an old red hair bow or one blue shoelace? What about that tiny green lego you stepped on this morning? Think of it as a month-long scavenger hunt around the house and keep all of your tiny trinkets in your bag.  Just make sure you are willing to part with them - they will be turned into something else. Other examples include: feathers, cloth flowers, old costume jewelry, buttons, jewels, paper clips, old hair accessories, charms, ribbons, yarn, fabric scraps, foam stickers, dice, small gears, etc. Think outside of the box - it’s WONDERLAND! Fill up your bag with items ONLY in the color next to your name (It should also be circled on your sheet in the bag)

1. Cut out the center ring of the plate that is in your bag.  Recycle the scrap - you will not need it. 
2. Download and print out the MOSAIC COLORING PAGE below.  
3. Mix and match crayons, colored pencils, markers, paints and pens to color the mosaic. Use only the following colors: RED, ORANGE, GREEN, BLUE, PURPLE (light or dark shades or a mix of both!)    
4. Cut out all of the shapes.
5. Create your own 3D mosaic pattern by gluing the shapes onto both sides of the saucer in any pattern until it is covered on the back and front.

Let it dry well and then place it back in your bag for safe keeping. 

1.  Download and print out the LEAVES pattern below.  
2. Look back at your sheet to see which one you already circled and match it up with the one on the pattern. 
3. Trace that leaf several times onto your fabric using a magic marker.
4. Cut out all of your leaves and put them back in your bag for safe keeping.

1. In your bag you should have a white piece of felt. 
2. Look around your house and find 3-4 different sizes of cups.
3. Turn the cups upside down and onto the fabric and trace each  one several times onto your fabric using a magic marker. See how many sizes you can make!
4. Cut out all of your circles and put them back in your bag for safe keeping.

1.  Download and print out the COLLAR/HAT BAND pattern below.  
2. Cut out the 2 rectangles along the edge of the page. 
3. Place each rectangle along the LONG end of your fabric and cut out 2 rectangles.
4. Using glue, attach the beads, feathers, flowers, and any other small decorative trim (ribbons, jewels, etc.) you may have at home that you would like to attach. Once you have decorated your felt, allow them to dry.  Put them back in your bag (along with the remaining felt) for safekeeping.

1.  Download and print out the Playing Card Suits pattern below.  
2. Look back at your sheet to see which suit and number you wrote on your sheet and match it up with the one on the pattern. 
3. Cut out the large and small shapes. Check your number on your sheet.  You will need as many large shapes as your character requires.  You will also need 2 small shapes for your card. For instance if you are the 4 of hearts - you will need to cut out 4 LARGE hearts and 2 small hearts.
4. Cut out all of your shapes and put them back in your bag for safe keeping.