1. This project should be done after the geography of Israel has already been explored. Participants will choose a “view” of Israel that is important to them and pair up with someone who has an opposite or very different “view.” See ideas in introduction section. Participants can also work independently on 2 views they find interesting. (Time: 10 – 15 minutes)

2. Once everyone has picked two places in Israel, draw. Participants will create images in one of three ways described below. They may use oil pastels, markers, or any medium available. Drawings should be big and bold, filling the whole page. This will make the Agam technique work best. (Note* Be sure to make the drawing vertically on the 8.5” x 11” paper.) (Time: 1 hour)

Drawing or painting can be approached one of three ways:
• On the first piece of cardstock, participants will create one image on the place they choose to draw. On the second piece of cardstock, they will draw a very different geographical location in Israel.

• If people opt to work in pairs, they should each create one drawing on one piece of cardstock. The goal is to show two very different images -- two very different geographic locations. The artistic goal is to use different color schemes and techniques to push the concept further.

•If time allows they can create a third drawing together that displays a third place in Israel they connect with. This will deepen the collaboration.

*Drawing/Painting tips:

Drawings of the places they choose can be solely landscapes, they can be genre paintings of daily modern life in these places (ex: people played “kadima” on the Beach in Tel Aviv, people davening at the Kotel in Jerusalem, farmers harvesting in the Golan Heights). Use a new color scheme or contrasting colors to enhance the Agam technique. Draw subjects so they are large and bold. (Note* Be sure to make the drawing vertically on the 8.5” x 11” paper.) Outlining the focal point of each art work and keeping things free of details will allow a successful visual outcome. Going along with the Agam techniques abstract interpretations of these scenes should be invited. What colors portray the mood of this place? What types of lines or shapes depict the feeling you may have if you were there? What can you use in your art to express the weather of this place?

3. Assembling the Art                                                                              Time (30 min – 1 hour)
• Make 16 equal accordion folds on one piece of 11” x 17” cardstock (for three image drawings attach another piece of cardstock to make 24 accordion folds)

• Label each section 1, A, 2, B, 3, C, 4, D, 5, E, 6, F, 7, G, 8, H

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• On the back of each drawing (on 8.5” x 11” cardstock) make 8 equally spaced lines with a ruler. Label one page A- H and the other 1-8 ( be sure both pages are facing in the same direction before labeling A B C D E F G H

• Cut out strips 1 – 8 and A-H

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• Glue each strip to the respective section with a glue stick, on the accordion folded 11”x17” cardstock paper.

• Lay the strips out to be sure you glue everything in the correct direction and order (Younger campers will need assistance).

• Mount final art work with glue gun on foam core or cardstock leaving room underneath for writing.

6. Underneath mounted work write about the place you explored and a few words on the two ideas you are presenting.

7. Display art work and share with the community.