These kits are packed to the brim with our curated collection of natural materials and art invitations to inspire you to play and create. Each one pairing with an online class, these playful kits combine the joy of process art with the observational awareness of loose parts allowing children of all ages to connect with their inner artist let go and PLAY. The Nature Lover series is for anyone who loves to discover and create with the natural world. Open ended, play based and built around encouraging observation, these gentle fun classes and kits nurture creativity in a much needed way.
Each kit comes with a unique array of seasonal and dried natural materials such as dried flowers including zinnia & strawflower, pieces of paper wasp nest, pussywillow, 3-5'“ pine cone, milkweed fluff, garlic stem, plus additional seed heads, flowers & leaves
Each kit also includes a 9X13” piece of parchment paper (work surface), muffin cup liners for easy sorting and storing of materials and one sturdy white corrugated cardboard box big enough to store all 5 kit contents and can be decorated & personalized.
Kit 1: (INTRO TO OBSERVATION + BEESWAX PLAY)
set of 26 crayons (including silver & gold) in cloth bag
3X5” cardstock notecards attached with ring
Notecard with plant names & images to ID the Natural Materials included in all 5 kits
1” modeling beeswax heart
pencil
Mystery Material
In the online class, Emily guides the group through unpacking and looking at kit. Leaf rubbings or sketching materials. We begin our observation of natural materials in our kit. We model beeswax & explore a mystery material together. We decorate/label our new art kits however we want.
Kit 2: (NATURE GLITTER IN A JAR)
Tiny wooden bowl
grinding stone
wooden condiment spoon
1/2 oz glass jar with cork
tiny funnel
“Mystery Material”
In this kit we explore our materials even more! We observe what they are like when we smash them with our fingers and with our grinding stone and bowl. We make “Nature glitter” and collect our favorites in the jar.
Kit 3: (CLAY EXPLORATION)
4oz Air dry clay
4” wooden rolling pin
1.5” heart cookie cutter
20” raffia
“Mystery Material” (The mystery material is new each month and is a fun way to use your senses other than your eyes to explore and guess what may be inside!)
In the class we unpack the materials and notice which ones we like. Participants are invited to roll out clay and cut hearts and press natural materials into the hearts. When done hearts can be strung if you decide to to make a small garland. Free play is also encouraged this is just an idea for project oriented play.
Kit 4: (NATURE MOSAIC)wooden 3” heart
1 oz glue in reclosable squeeze bottle
wooden clothespins
“Mystery Material”
In this class participants are invited to unpack and observe the materials.
Kit 5:Mirror
thick water color paper
white glue
“Mystery Material”
#facethefoliage style self portraits are encouraged with this loose parts invitation! We are so excited to turn the mirror on ourselves and use the materials we have been exploring to try to replicate US!
Cost:
$100 for all 5 monthly kits or individually priced (including tax)
**Includes link to our online class where Emily unpacks the kit and sets the stage for discovery, gently preparing the artists for their creative experience.
Link to online class included with kit to come .
Warning: Choking hazard not suitable for children under the age of three. Adult supervision required.
