Apr

A Brush With Nature

Hands-on learning for our kids with NATURE is Fun!

Making your own paint brushes is easy, fun & free! They can be made from a variety of different natural materials, many of which you probably already have in your backyard.

Creating different patterns from natural materials is a great way to get your kids exploring different textures while learning more about their local flora.

What you will need:

Sticks/Twigs for the brush handle
String/Thread
Natural Materials for the brush tip (grass, leaves, petals etc)

Directions:

Collect several sticks, grass, flowers, buds and leaves etc from around your yard or local area for the handle and brush tip
Spread what you would like to use as a brush tip evenly around the handle of your choice and attach with thread.
Tightly wrap the tread around the handle several times and tie it off firmly, cutting off any excess.

It’s time to CREATE! Use your IMAGINATION & Discover what you can create by getting back to NATURE!