(NEW) - Land Art with Green Art Labs (Age 4-8) - August 28-31

We’ll take time to observe nature as we learn about patterns, textures and colors. These elements of art will lead us to making art that changes - the ephemeral - and explore all the ways that we change along with other forms of nature. We’ll collect natural materials to make nature habits and finish up the week with a collaborative art piece we’ll leave to the Community Center.

The four-day camps will focus on:  

• Engaging all of your senses in art-making and experimentation 
• Connecting to the artist, engineer, naturalist, and collaborator within
• Using open-ended natural, repurposed, and recyclable materials
• Exploring art making, creating and experimenting with materials and the elements of art

Ages: 4-8 years old

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTORS 

Maddie Bailey (they/them)  is an artist, farmer, and educator who values the importance of community, collaboration, play, and imagination. They have worked with kids for the past 10 years, most recently as a Food and Farm Educator at South Whidbey School Farms in 2020-2021. They continued on to develop and lead classes for the ALE program, including Nature Art and Exploration, Jr Naturalists, and the Core Curriculum Class for 1st and 2nd grade. Maddie received a BA in Art from Whitman College, focusing on sculpture through collaboration with nature and the ephemeral.

Joan Green (she/they) is an environmental artist and art teacher who connects people to the Earth and their creativity, through reusable materials. She is influenced by Expressive Arts, Eco-Psychology and the Reggio Emilia approach to being with children. She is an artist in residence with The Climate Science Alliance – Climate Kids program, which educates children about climate change. In 2016 she was an artist in residence at Cabrillo National Monument, where she made art from debris that washed up on the shores of San Diego. Joan has more than 10 years of experience creating with children and the community. She is passionate about giving people the time and space to enjoy nature as they freely create. Read more at www.greenartlabs.com