nature art

Activity:

1. Discuss: What types of materials and tools do you use to make art?
2. Share Andy Goldsworthy visuals to students and ask how they think he made the artwork
3. Nature can be a tool or used as materials for art.
4. Share how nature art doesn’t last forever. Andy Goldsworthy takes photos and returns materials back to nature or lets it return naturally. 
5. Allow students to share what they like or notice about Andy Goldsworthy’s art.
6. Tell students that they will get to create their own nature art.

Indoors

• Pass out trays/plates and nature materials
• Spoon out a layer of sand/soil for each student
• Have students create their own artwork and allow them to discuss their ideas and inspiration 

Outdoors

• Set boundaries and size limits for natural materials (Ex: no longer than your arm or wider than your palm)
• Have students create their own artwork and allow them to discuss their ideas and inspiration

• When students are finished, allow them to present their artwork and take a picture as a keepsake.
• After the presentation and photo, have students return the nature pieces back to where they originally found them.
• Optional: Students can make multiple art pieces and lead a nature art tour