Exhibition Skills Notes, Quizzes & Revision

Exhibition Skills

Subject: Art and Craft — Topic: Presentation & Exhibition
Age: 11 years (Kenyan primary school)

Before the Exhibition (Plan and Prepare)

• Choose your best pieces: Pick 3–6 items that show your skill (e.g., beadwork, papier-mâché, knitted items, recycled crafts).
• Theme and story: Decide a short title and one-sentence story for your display (e.g., "Recycled Toys from Nairobi Town").
• Clean and repair: Make sure items are neat, no loose threads or broken parts.
• Labels/placards: Prepare small cards with title, materials used (e.g., beads, sisal, maize husks), and your name & class.
• Transport & packing: Use boxes or cloth to protect items. Keep fragile pieces wrapped.

How to arrange your display (Simple layout)

Use a table or shelf. Keep the most important piece in the middle or at eye level.

During the Exhibition (Engage visitors)

• Greet visitors: Smile and say, "Hello, I made these. Would you like to hear how?"
• Short explanation: Give a 15–30 second description: title, materials, why you made it, and one interesting fact.
• Demonstrations: If safe, show a small demo (e.g., tying a bead pattern). Keep demos short so others can see.
• Answer questions: Listen carefully and reply simply. If you don't know the answer say, "I will find out and tell you."
• Protect works: Ask visitors not to touch fragile items. Use polite signs: "Please do not touch."

After the Exhibition (Pack up & reflect)

• Carefully pack items back in their boxes.
• Write down comments visitors gave and what you learned.
• Think: What went well? What will I change next time?

Sample Placard (simple template)

Short classroom activity (10–15 min)

1. Pair up. Each partner chooses one small craft to display.
2. Write a one-sentence title and one short story (why created).
3. Practice a 20-second explanation to present to another pair.

Self-checklist before showing

• □ Items clean and safe
• □ Labels ready and clear
• □ Tablecloth or mat in place
• □ I can explain my art in 30 seconds
• □ I know one interesting fact to tell visitors