Elements Art Camp
The elements of air, earth, fire, water inspire & shape art-making. Experiment watercolour, mobile-making, charcoal and earth art-making
The elements of air, earth, water and fire have significant cultural meaning for many peoples through history, time and geography. Explore these elements and how each of these elements can influence and shape your art-making. Delve into watercolours, experiment with charcoal and use items from nature to create unique tools and textures to use in your art-making.
1 Your Guide
Amber Santos is an art educator and artist with over 25 years of experience, including 15 years in online education and creating 65+ activities for the HomeLearners Network. Her multidisciplinary practice is deeply rooted in her German heritage and reclaimed Métis and Anishinaabe culture, blending paper craft, beading, textiles, and eco-conscious gardening. Amber’s curriculum combines technical fundamentals like colour theory and with somatic, wellness-centered art practices. A painter and muralist with an on-going studio practice, she also spent seven years curating the Nelson International Mural Festival of which she is a co-founder.
When I'm not making art, find me listening to music on full blast in the kitchen, dancing and making food for my family:)
2 Materials Needed
Earth- branches, leaves flowers collected from nature, tape, string, scissors, paper, paint Air - nature items, recycling items, sticks Fire - Drawing and painting supplies Water - Watercolour paint, brushes, watercolour paper, salt, drinking straw
3 Learning Focus
- Communicating
- Creative thinking
- Social awareness & responsibility
4 Registration
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