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Social Distance Studio

Ideas for creative projects with supplies you can find at home!

We have creative ways for you to spend your time social distancing! We hope you’ll take these ideas and put your own spin on them. Share your projects with us using #SocialDistanceStudio!

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Ages 4+

Paper Marbling with Shaving Cream and Food Coloring

For this project you will need: 

  • Food coloring (gel or liquid, both will work)
  • Shaving cream
  • Paper
  • A ruler
  • A small stick, like a toothpick or coffee stir stick
  • A container like a plastic tray or glass baking dish
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Two pieces of paper marbled with shaving cream and food coloring.
Creative challenge

Trophies for Everyday Achievements

Design and create a trophy or award for an everyday achievement. Present yourself or someone else with this award (while practicing safe social distancing, of course). Did you wake up today? Have you done a good job not touching your face? All reasons to celebrate.

Creative challenges are just that…challenges! What can you make or do with this idea? Tag us on social media to show us your creations! @ahhatulsa

Awards created from random materials for funny things.
Ages 6+

Pet Projects: Cat Puzzle Box and Stuffed Dog Toy

Our furry friends need activities too! With this tutorial, you can make either a puzzle box for your feline friend or a stuffed toy for Fido. There are two videos (one for dogs, one for cats), but both projects are listed on the instructional sheet.

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Creative challenge - ages 8+

Miniature Place

CREATIVE CHALLENGE: Design and create a miniature version of a place that is important to you. Use recycled materials. Bonus points for showing and telling all about it using #SocialDistanceStudio! Our miniature important place is a table in a local restaurant, something we’re missing right now. 

Creative challenges are just that…challenges! What can you make or do with this idea? Tag us on social media to show us your creations! @ahhatulsa

A miniature table, chair, drink, and plate with food created from random materials.
Ages 7+

Plastic Fusing

Today, design and iron your own plastic “fabric” that can be used to create artwork or functional items like bags and wallets. 

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Creative challenge - ages 4+

Make Something That Floats

Create something that floats, and test it out! Bonus points for showing and telling all about it on social media using #SocialDistanceStudio! Our boat is named the USS Sunny. During our maiden voyage we were boarded by an alligator! 
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Ages 8+

Felt & Fabric Creatures

In this project, we’re making adorable little creatures out of fabric scraps you have at home! 

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Creative challenge - ages 8+

Make a Zipline

Make a zip line! What purpose can the zip line serve in your home? 
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Ages 2+

Painting with Toy Cars

Toy cars are your paintbrush for this activity! Draw a map for your cars to travel on, “paint” a route, and experiment with new textures and shapes.

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Creative challenge - ages 2+

Curate Objects in Your Home

You’re the curator! Choose a spot in your home to transform into a gallery. Gather art and objects and find ways to place them together.

Ages 6+

"Stained Glass" Necklaces

Design and create charms and jewelry out of recycled plastic!

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Creative challenge - ages 6+

Make a Hat or Glasses to Wear

Create a hat or glasses and wear them! Use recycled materials. Bonus points for showing and telling all about it using #SocialDistanceStudio! Bob and Peapod are loving their chic recycled hats! 👨‍🎨🐿️⁠

Cardboard cut out of Bob Ross with a squirrel on his shoulder, both wearing ribbons.
Ages 6+

Paper Dolls

Draw a person, animal, or imaginary creature for your paper doll – get as wild and creative with your ideas as you want! Share what you make with #SocialDistanceStudio.

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Creative challenge - ages 4+

Make a Book About a Summertime Activity

How can you create a book about your favorite thing to do in the summertime? What will it say? Will there be pictures? Will there be fireworks?

Ages 4+

Bubble Painting

Create abstract paintings using bubbles, food coloring, and straws.

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Creative challenge - ages 6+

Drawing "I Spy"

Ask a family member to choose an object in the room without telling you what it is. Try to draw that secret object from their verbal description. How close did you get?

Ages 6+

Toilet Paper Roll Marble Run

Use recycled cardboard tubes to construct a raceway for your marbles or other toys.

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Creative challenge

25 Circles, 25 Faces

Draw 25 circles on a piece of paper. Then draw a face inside each circle. How will you organize your circles? Will each face be random or will you draw your friends and family? ⁠
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Ages 3+

Nature Collage

Take a nature hike to gather materials for this project!

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Creative challenge

Drawing Matching Game

Make a list of ten of your favorite things. Have a friend or family member pick from the list. Then draw the thing they chose. Add an extra challenge by having them pick two things and draw them combined. Will you take a literal or abstract approach with your drawing? ⁠

Ages 4+

Shadow Tracing

Trace the shadow of your favorite toy or another object to create a brand new piece of art!

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Fairy Wings

Fly around and create magic with these custom, DIY fairy wings. How will you make your wings extra special? This project brought to you by teaching artist Lauren Lunsford.

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Watercolor Still Life

Choose and style a still life that you can draw and paint! Use this starter video to explore painting techniques to create your own art. This creative project is brought to you by ahha Tulsa teaching artist Taryn Singleton.

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Watercolor Still Life

What kind of face can you make with objects you find? Can you make a self-portrait? This creative project is brought to you by teaching artist Katie Ryan.

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Cloud Shaping

Go outside and look at the clouds. What shapes do you see? Use your favorite shapes to draw what you see when you look at the sky.  This creative project is brought to you by teaching artist Katie Ryan.

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DIY Balls for Juggling

Are you a juggling whiz but don’t have the right equipment? Are you new to circus skills but want the right tools? This video will teach you how to make your own balls for juggling and other tricks! Not sure how to juggle? Inspyral Circus can teach you! Check out this how-to video. 

This creative project is brought to you by Kelsey and Jeremy Philo of Inspyral Circus.

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Toy Stories

What kind of story can you tell with toys you have on-hand? Is it a story you’ve told before? Can you create a brand-new play or movie? Arrange your stories and take photos to share with your friends and family. Your story can be as silly as you like!

This project brought to you by teaching artist Katie Ryan.

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Photo Shooting and Editing

Take a photo and learn all about editing tools to enhance and perfect it! This creative project is brought to you by teaching artist Daniel Jackson.

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Color Mixing with Clay

Start with red, yellow, and blue clay and mix to create any color in the spectrum! You can start with primary colors and create the perfect color scheme for your next functional or sculptural artwork. This project brought to you by artist Kirsten Johnston.

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Mixed Media Collage

Use your favorite methods and materials to create this easy mixed media collage! This project brought to you by teaching artist Katie Ryan.

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Felt Pennant

Make your very own pennant out of felt! Your pennant can be a way to show your virtual learning school spirit or spread any kind of message you want. Add letters and make shapes, then hang it up for all to see!

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Paint Smoosh

Using simple materials, you can get messy and create an original piece of abstract art! This project inspired by @imakestagram on Instagram.

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Monster Eye

Use origami techniques along with drawing tools to create a spooky monster or creature eye for Halloween or any time of year! This project brought to you by STUDIO superstar Mery McNett and Morris Beginning Art. 

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Paper Weaving

Use construction paper and other mixed papers to create a basic weaving! What other materials could you use? What else could you make from your weaving?

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