Following on from our nature experiences inspired by Janet Laurence, here are some specific art experiences exploring our natural world.

Creativity, Education, ExperiencesBig Wild Imagination9 March 2019Big Wild ImaginationEducation, Art, art play, process art Comment

Tinkering

Tinkering is thinking with your hands and learning through doing. It’s a fun yet serious endeavour that fosters connections between Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Maths (STEAM education)

Workshops, EducationBig Wild Imagination19 February 2019Big Wild Imaginationart play, creativity, Exploratorium, STEAM

World Play-Doh Day – Australia

Imaginations came to life on Sunday 16th September as World Play-Doh Day was celebrated with over 800 people at Luna Park, Sydney.

Events, EducationBig Wild Imagination16 September 2018Big Wild ImaginationSydney, art play, Play-Doh

Ball painting

Beyond the aesthetics, this experience encourages both fine and gross motor skills with the children being able to squeeze the paint and also move the balls around the tray

Workshops, EducationBig Wild Imagination10 March 2017Big Wild Imaginationart play, colour, pattern, colour mixing

The power of creative play

Creativity is a subject very close to our hearts here at Big Wild Imagination but it can be a word that scares people (especially grown-ups!). Some people believe that creativity is an inborn talent and you either have it or you don't. But everyone is creative!

Education, CreativityBig Wild Imagination1 February 2017Big Wild Imaginationcreativity, art play, at home, process art