Workshops | A Natural State

Students can learn how to create their own work of art using natural materials. Please review the safety disclaimer.

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Making a Bentwood Trellis | A Natural State
Making a Bentwood Trellis | A Natural State

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Grades: 9 10 11 12

When selecting wood for your project, consider native red cedar, oak or hickory for the long supports and cross pieces using the more pliable willow for the curving parts. Use vines to help fill in...
Making a Diorama | A Natural State
Making a Diorama | A Natural State

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Grades: 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

For help in deciding the theme of the scene in your diorama: Look in your backyard. Is there a fallen tree, a stand of bushes or some tall trees? Do you sometimes see animals in your yard? Do you have...
Making Paper | A Natural State
Making Paper | A Natural State

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Grades: 6 7 8

Nancy Basket created this Carolina Wren using handmade, tinted papers. You can make a your own paper for cards and crafts! Click on the arrow to see what supplies you will need.
Pine Needle Baskets | A Natural State
Pine Needle Baskets | A Natural State

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Grades: 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Clay Burnette created this pine needle basket which he calls "Tribal". You can make a pine needle basket, too. Find out how to make a simple basket of your own.
Weaving | A Natural State
Weaving | A Natural State

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Grades: 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Learn how to use a backstrap loom to make a Natural Weaving using items in nature.