Embark upon a journey through the Arctic and Antarctic regions to learn about the captivating lives of penguins, polar bears, and other cold-weather creatures. In this fun, art-packed series, art explorers - equipped with a myriad of unique materials, tools, and techniques - set out on an adventure across frozen tundra to discover life in and around the icy waters of the earth's Poles. Sculpt clay polar bears and penguin reliefs
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Build sand castle lighthouses and create shimmery
sea jellies out of recycled materials. Paint sharks or fish on stretched canvases. Design hats as colorful as the Northern Lights, make gyotaku
fish print aprons, and transform plain t-shirts into oceans teeming with creatures.
Explore the art of decoupage, collage, stained glass and so much more while learning fun facts about endangered creatures and the importance of being kind to our earth and oceans.
Don't miss the Art-rageous fun!
This program is open to Allgrove elementary school students. An East Granby Parks and Recreation staff member will meet the students at Allgrove and walk with them to the East Granby Community Center via the nature trail or the sidewalks (weather depending). A snack is provided and all students are picked up at the East Granby Community Center.