Birds and nests are some of my favourite art subjects.
Kids like to talk about flight, the migration of birds and their role in nature.
Learning about nests, eggs and bird behaviour is a wonderful way of exploring stages of growth, family and interdependency.
Here are a few bird and nest art pieces created by students.
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| Rainbow Owl Sharpies, Pastels and Acrylic Paint |
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| Eric Carle Inspired Bird Paint, Cut Paper, Pastel |
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| Making a Nest Straw, Moss, Feathers, Paper and Paint |
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| Bird Mask Paper Mache, Acrylic Paint, Feathers |
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| Owl and Mouse Cut Paper, Stamps |
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| Owl Mask Paper Mache, Paint, Feathers. Pipe cleaners |
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| Charlie Harper Inspired Owls India Ink, Watercolour |
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| Fantasy Bird Pastels, Tempra Paint, Sequins |
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| Blue Jay Inspired by Bateman's Backyard Birds Oil Pastel |
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| I often suggest kids outline in oil pastel and 'fill in' with paint. |
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| Nest Cut Paper, Pastels, Watercolour Paint |
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| Budgies Pastels, Tempra Paint |
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| Owl Crayon, Water Colour Paint OK I admit it owls are my number one favourite :) |
Plus I found some inspirations for future ART AFTER SCHOOL projects:
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| Clay Birds in Nests Always looking for clay projects that are 'do-able' for younger kids with a stable base and not so many break-y parts. |
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| Super beautiful street art Love the scale and colours |
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| Birds in flight wire sculpture. I love wreaths. |
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| Lovely little bird ornament. |
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| So cool- I think these were installed in a playground somewhere. |
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| I would seriously love one of these. I could just replace my livingroom furniture with a nest- and force everyone to hang out in it. "No I'm sorry Nanny we don't have a couch, just the nest. Now climb in." |
Most of my art projects are inspired by stories and literature and there is no shortage of wonderful books featuring our feathered friends including
and little kids love this Nest book - featuring rabbits!
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| This is a very sweet book! Especially good in the Springtime. |
Come fly over and have some fun at Acorn Art Studio!
Weekday afternoons kids enjoy tea time, stories and art class after school at ART AFTER SCHOOL
Quality instruction and materials.
Beautiful private home studio with kitchen and large garden.
On Glenholme Avenue steps away from Rawlinson Community School!
Would your child like to join us for ART AFTER SCHOOL?
There's room for up to eight students each afternoon from 3:30-5:30.
Acorn Art Studio
416 573 7619
Glenholme Ave @ Earlsdale in Oakwood Village
