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ACTIVITY 1 – HERB MONOPRINT

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Explore combinations of different herb leaves and their assortment of smells and shapes as you make an attractive multi-coloured monoprint using just acrylic paint and paper. You can of course use any type of leaf to create a stunning print. Final outcomes can be framed or used as greetings cards or bespoke wrapping paper etc.

ACTIVITY 2 – NATURAL GARLAND

Using nature to create beautiful decorative garlands suitable for any occasion or just to brighten up a room. This can be created at any time of year and seasonal leaves and flowers can be incorporated into the design. You can use a variety of string or wool to bring some texture and colour into your garland and to complement your selection of leaves and flowers.

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ACTIVITY 3 – NATURAL BIRD FEEDER

Get satisfaction and enjoyment watching the birds and other wildlife in your garden feed from your very own natural bird feeder. Using an orange as a bowl to contain birdseed and other treats, it is constructed with simple natural objects and is friendly to the environment as it is fully compostable.

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ACTIVITY 4 –SALT DOUGH PEBBLES WITH IMPRESSED DECORATIONS

Have fun experimenting with a variety of colours, smells and natural objects with this multi-sensory activity where you make small pebble like forms with imprints from nature. Using herbs, spices, food colourants and flavourings, you will be able to mix and match colours and flavours, smells and textures whilst awakening your senses.

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ACTIVITY 5 – WELLY BOOT PLANTER

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ACTIVITY 6 – NOUGHTS & CROSSES

Turn back time and enjoy this classic game of noughts and crosses using natural materials. Have a go at making this small, portable and intergenerational game using interesting tactile objects such as wooden boards and small pebbles whilst using practical skills such as sanding and painting.

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– Watch the FREE video tutorial below here

ACTIVITY 8 – RUSTIC LEAF COVERED SKETCHBOOKS 

Create a bespoke rustic sketchbook or diary using found leaves for the cover and fill it with an assortment of coloured and interesting papers of your choice. An everyday reminder of nature that you can use to keep your art, photographs, notes, pressed flowers and memories.

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ACTIVITY 9 – ICE SUN CATCHERS

Brighten up your garden or outdoor space on a crisp winter day with these colourful ice sun catchers. Watch the sun rays illuminate your ice sun catcher that contains your choice of coloured natural forms.

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ACTIVITY 10 – PAPER FOSSILS WITH PASTELS

A great instant way to capture nature at its best with just three simple materials – pastels, cooking oil and leaves! Experiment with different colours and textures to explore and reveal the prints you can achieve from these natural forms.

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