Nature Inspired Arts & Crafts

Nature inspired arts and crafts reduce our dependence on consumable art supplies and are kinder to the earth. From ice art to seed mandalas and lavender playdough, find projects to inspire the artist in everyone.

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Fairy Nature Wings

Our fairy nature wings were dreamed up with a group of students who love playing in the fairy garden, but needed some reminders to remain

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Easy Lavender Playdough

Playdough is surprisingly entertaining for kids of all ages. Adding lavender playdough as a sensorial play opportunity in the school garden becomes a delightful way

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Seed Mandala Art Project

A Seed Mandala Art Project Mandalas have a long history of therapeutic use and are often appreciated for having spiritual meaning. There is an enormous

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