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Splatter and Spin

Create a beautiful piece of splatter art with us! While your masterpiece dries you can make slime, paint a ceramic, create spin-art, or tie-dye a... whatever!

General

Standard Age Range

Recommended for all ages (4+ independently) 

Standard Capacity

Space dependent, typically 2-4 painters at a time

Brief Description

Create a beautiful piece of splatter art with us! While your masterpiece dries you can make slime, paint a ceramic, create spin-art, or tie-dye a... whatever! While waiting for your splatter to dry, our Counselors will show you how to use the Spin Art machines! Splatter or spin, you’ll create an extra special and unique masterpiece made out of paint, motion, and a whole lot of fun!

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Supplies, Instructions and Safety

Initial Setup Instructions

DISPLAY/ SAMPLES: 
  • Gear Shelf - Smocks, Face Shields and Shoe Covers will be hung/ displayed on the shelf just outside of the Splatter Room
  • Paintbrush Shelf - just inside the hallway of the Splatter Room  (see below) - all brushed must be cleaned, dried and replenished

Spin Art

Frisbee or Canvas
  • White box 
  • Sticker to add on the top of the box 
  • Pair of gloves kid size
  • 2 5x7 paper
  • Stick the round sticker on the top of the frisbee
  • Add  all supplies into the white box and close
  • Position the Art Camp Sticker on the middle of the top of the box
HOW TO
  • Counselors and Campers must wear gloves to do the craft
  • The machine doesn’t stop right away. When the CAMPer is finished spinning, open the lid slightly, wait for the machine to stop and then open it up all the way. 
  • Have some pushpins near the machine, sometimes the paint gets clogged and the pushpin helps to unclog the hole.
  • 15-20 mins drying time, in case customers ask (they always do!)
  • When the CAMPer is finished spinning, Counselors should lift the 5x7 card by the corners - it curls less that way and there is less of a chance you’ll damage the artwork.
  • Write the CAMPers name on all 3 5x7 cards, the back of the canvas OR frisbee and the box. All artwork will start to look similar and this will ensure CAMPers take home their work -- they notice!
  • Before you have them sit down, give them gloves and an apron!
  • Always write the Campers name on the box AND all pieces of artwork. 

Splatter

HOW TO
  • **Mop the room every hour for safety - the floor can get very slippery
  • Slowly dip the tip of your brush into paint and splash directly above the canvas
  • Get fancy and make patterns using tape!
  • Use textured brushes for extra fun!
  • Practice first with a Counselor on our Community Canvas and then make your way to your own masterpiece

Staff Responsibilities 

Manager POC: 
  • Inventory Count. Ensure cabin is properly stocked and organized. Replenish accordingly
  • Ensure craft projects are pre-kit each day
  • Maintain cleanliness and daily checklist
  • Ensure your Camp Counselors are properly trained to deliver the Craft Cabin experience
Head Counselor: 
  • Provide directions on how to splatter or spin. 
  • Guide each experience from beginning to end
  • Provide materials, guidance and inspiration
  • Ensure safety
  • Add their name. Provide packaged product after dry
Support Counselor(s):
  • Provide materials, guidance and inspiration
  • Ensure safety
  • Add their name. Provide packaged product after dry

Daily Prep/ Set Up Details

Spin
  • Clean up with Windex and change the brown lining every 3 kids (additional linings are inside the cabinet under spin art machines)
Splatter
  • Counselors will be responsible for replenishing the Splatter Room cart which can be wheeled in and out of the prep closet - there should always be an abundance of paint and colors available
  • Fold pizza box and add a CAMP sticker on the top
  • Paint: Poor the  paint in 16 oz Jar 
  • 1 cup of paint + ½ cup of water, mix
  • 16 oz jar with lid
  • Close the lid of the jar after use
  • Cleaning: All brushes must soak in water after use, ASAP
  • All plastic coats need to be sanitized everyday
  • All glasses need to be sanitized after each use

Ways To Play

  • Splatter Paint Games: Paint FREEZE; 3, 2, 1 Blast Off!; Paint Party
  • Counselors stationed in the Splatter Room should be super high energy
  • Bonus if you draw them a picture: Campers get all excited! 
  • Ask if they would like to add a handprint to their masterpiece.

Adapt Your Station

By Age

AGES 3-5 (SPLATTER)

  • Encourage kids to get closer to their canvas for splatter
  • Help them with each splatting motion
  • Show them simple techniques
  • Learn about mixing primary colors 
  • Close supervision
  • (SPIN) close supervision, hands UP when opening and closing the machine.

AGES 6+

  • Encourage design by tape or drawing
  • Use samples as inspiration
  • Share unique painting techniques
  • Layer in additional decor after drying

By Season

HOLIDAYS (FALL - WINTER)
  • Provide holiday colors and glitter. Holiday colors are deep reds, greens, blues, gold, and silver.
  • Create holiday cards
  • Be inclusive of all holidays (christmas, hanukkah, kwanzaa, etc)
SPRING BREAK
  • Provide holiday colors and glitter. Spring colors are pastel pinks, blues, greens, yellows and purples
SUMMER HOLIDAY
  • Provide holiday colors and glitter. Summer colors are bright yellows, blues, greens, pinks and orange.  
  • Add seasonal ceramics and wooden toys to your collection
  • Lean into all things rainbow!

By Location

Headline: Celebrate what makes your location and region special, don’t shy away from it!

  • Source decor and colors to represent anything cultural and environmental that make your location unique. We can bring this to life through special stickers, taped patterns and 3D elements.
  • Create samples that inspire storytelling, learning, and unique artwork authentic to where you are.

By Brand

Marriott Hotels = Enriching, creative and modern experiences

  • Add storytelling to your creative projects. Bring imaginary worlds to life with books, creative prompts and scenic props.. Use your completed projects to act out new stories and/or learn about something new.

Delta  = Simply fun

  • Make every craft just a little bit messier! Lean into all the supplies and decor that Campers likely wouldn’t be allowed to use at home

Westin = Wellness

  • Lean into crafts that relieve stress and inspire calm, creativity and happiness. After each craft, explain how carving out time for self expression and fun is also making you healthier!

Autograph =Unique moments just for me! Individuality

  • Practice a unique artist’s signature. Give each Camper an opportunity to present their work of art to the group. Inspire them to add elements that celebrate what makes each Camper unique!

Tribute = Community, colorful, and shared moments

  • Source LARGE canvases to create a group mural each week. Before kicking off individual art projects, start with group projects. Inspire campers to work together and create a colorful, collective work of art that represents who they are, where they are and what they most want to remember from their time at Camp!

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