Intro
Create a portrait of dad like no other using collage materials! This activity will
demonstrate the creative possibilities of collage art and give children a taste of creating
representational artwork. And of course, dad's going to get a great portrait!
Set Up Ideas
Break out all your old scraps of tissue paper, fabric, foil, wrapping paper and more to
create unique outfits and accessories for dad.
Let’s Get Started
To make these truly unique collage versions of dad, you'll need to gather different colors
of construction paper, as well as buttons, yarn and any other decorative materials you'd
like to use. This can be a great opportunity to use old fabric scraps.
Tips and Tricks
As with most creative activities, this one works great when the children have a lot of
materials at their disposal. Plus, it's a great opportunity to clean out your scrap materials
box!
Follow up Activity
What other objects can be represented through collage artwork? Experiment with creating
automobiles, houses, shoes and anything else their imaginations can conjure.
Speak with the children about how various materials can be used to represent human
features, such as buttons for eyes or yarn for hair. What other unique materials can they
think of to represent features like noses, lips, teeth and ears?
Steps:
- Cut out a round circle to use for the face, a rectangle for the neck and a shirt shape out.
You may use construction paper, old magazines or any materials. - Once you have all the desired pieces cut out, glue them to a larger sheet of construction
paper. Let the collage sit to dry. - Now is the time to be creative and decorate Dad’s portrait. Use buttons or other materials
for the eyes, nose, ears and on the shirt for decoration. Let the materials dry. - Cut pieces of yarn to give dad hair, eyebrows, a mustache and/or a beard. Glue them on
and allow to dry for a complete collage portrait of dad.