Nature Art Week for Kids
When: August 18th- 22nd, 2008
Where: In the Sustainable Fairfax Backyard Garden
Did you know that you can make art materials from your own backyard?
Local artists and naturalist teachers Mia Andler and Rebecca Burgess, created crafts from the landscape in this unique opportunity to learn about ecology through art and play.Children who participated spent their days exploring our extended backyard through the eyes of an artist, while having lots of fun.
During the week they:
• Built connections to the natural world through skills, story, song and adventure
• Learned how to create and gather art materials from nature
• Made natural paints, dyes and paper
• Experienced ancient art skills like weaving, cordage and fiber arts
• Drew and identifed plants and animals
• Learned about ecology and natural history
• Explored and wandered outdoors
Program ran from M-F, 9am-3pm
Ages 8 and up
Cost $350
For more information on programs like this call Rebecca at 415-717-0619.
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