Wild Food Walks for Mainstream Education Engaging, educational and interactive walks. Wild food walks are a great 'hands-on' activity, teaching children about modern and historical uses, names and health benefits of many different plants. Linking with the national curriculum (science and PSHE) and the health schools standard (healthy eating and physical activity), these walks are a valuable addition to in-school activities.
Edible Plant Walks for Children (Alternative name: Dinosaur Plant Walk)
Hear some 'plant stories', learn which plants both animals and humans can eat, and which ones to stay away from. Come and see the 'bread and cheese' tree, guess which weed is called the 'lion's tooth' and discover what plants have been around since the time of the dinosaurs and much more!
Wild Food Walks for young people Become a wild food forager and learn to look for and recognise different edible plants, flowers, seeds and berries. Find out what our ancestors survived on, and whether bread can really be made from acorns! Full of interesting facts and tasty ideas.
National Curriculum Key Stage 1. Science ~ Humans and other Animals
Key Stage 2. Science ~ Observational Art, Interdependence and Adaptation
Topics covered include; using and identifying the senses, plants for growth and good health, modern medicines and plants, respecting nature, how plants grow and multiply, learning about the seasons and how plants and people have adapted.
Art and Creativity Workshops I provide accessible, art workshops, for anyone who like to discover or develop their creative side. Suitable for both artists and beginners.
Workshops available include; Art and the Senses, Expressive Art, Art and Meditation, Observational Art, Land-based/Environmental Art. Workshops can be created to meet your needs
Art and the Senses – Focusing on the senses as an inspirational starting point, you will spend time inside and outside exploring the natural environment through touch, sight, hearing, taste and smell. You will then translate your experiences into 2-dimensional images or 'on-site' land art.
Expressive Art – Focusing on creativity and expression, this is a fun approach, allowing you to explore your imagination and learn simple techniques for creating art from thoughts, ideas, or feelings. An un-pressured workshop using colour, shape and expressive mark-making.
Art and Meditation You will learn how art can be used as a focus for meditation, and how meditation can be used to focus and create art. An imaginative, and up-lifting workshop
Land-based/Environmental Art – You will be creating art work from natural and found materials (think Andy Goldsworthy!). Creating using assemblage, colour and seasonal plants.
