Saturdays from 1pm-2:30pm
November 2 - December 7
Ages 8-12
Become an EcoArtist! This class offers artists aged 8-12 the chance to create artworks using recycled and natural material. Participants will engage in a variety of projects, from intricate collages to sculptural creations, using items like plastic waste, paper paste, and natural finds. With guidance from our instructor, kids will learn to work in a more independant way with the tools and materials provided to empower them to take charge of their artistic journey. The class encourages self-expression, experimentation, and collaboration, all while learning about the importance of sustainability in art.
About the instructor: Lexi (she/her) is an interdisciplinary artist with a passion for bugs, mushrooms, and other oddities & wonders of the natural world. Her specialty is in sculpture, but she has experience with many different forms of art making. Lexi does her best to challenge and encourage students while keeping things fun!
EcoArt Creators - Ages 8-12
- Register for the full six week series, or pick and choose your favourite workshops!
November 2: Paper Clay
Learn how to make paper clay from recycled materials! We will explore how different paper materials yield different results, and create sculptures inspired by the natural world with our homemade clay. Students will be provided with a written copy of the recipe for them to try at home.
November 9: Recycled Mosaics
Learn how to create a mosaic masterpiece using materials such as pop tabs, bottle caps, and other waste! Students will challenge their creativity to craft these objects into a two-dimensional collage, using modelling paste as the base of their creation.
November 16: Junk Bugs
Transform old waste into beautiful creepy-crawlies, using old pop cans pre-cut into malleable aluminium sheets.
November 23: Gnome Homes
Using materials found in nature, we will build tiny houses to invite the gnomes and fairies to live in our backyards! Students will use recycled plastic bottles and milk cartons into their sculpture to create a fully three-dimensional miniature home.
November 30: Wiggly Worms
Learn to sculpt with old candles! Using warm water to soften the candles, students will be able to bend and sculpt the wax material into some wiggly wormy friends. Kids will be guided on how to use sculpture tools to carve details onto the candles, and add further decoration with acrylic paint.
December 7: Upcycled Mirros
Some say that when a mirror breaks, it's bad luck... We say it’s an opportunity for art! Using pieces of broken mirror (which will be double taped on all sides to avoid any sharp edges) students will use clay, cardboard, beads, glitter, and other decorative elements to create a funky new mirror that deserves a place on the wall.