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This colourful activity combines fresh air and nature with getting creative, by making art using twigs and leaves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This guide is part of our Sense Arts, Sport & Wellbeing programme. This activity can be done at a time that suits you, either in your own space or in an educational setting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Who is this for?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is a crafting activity for people who are deafblind or have complex disabilities and can be enjoyed by anyone.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

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Why does this make a difference?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is a creative and sensory activity that helps people learn by engaging with nature and using their senses to connect with their surroundings, exploring touch and different textures while supporting independent choice.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

How to do this activity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

What you\u2019ll need<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
  • Elastic bands or tape<\/li>
  • Paper<\/li>
  • Paints<\/li>
  • A selection of twigs, leaves, grasses and flowers.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    \n \"Twigs,\n <\/figure>\n \n
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    \n Step 1\n <\/h2>\n\n \n
    \n\t\t\tGather your materials by going for a walk or going to the garden, then collect leaves, twigs, flowers and grasses. Stronger twigs are better!\r\n\r\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>
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    \n \"A\n <\/figure>\n \n
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    \n Step 2\n <\/h2>\n\n \n
    \n\t\t\tMake your paintbrushes by attaching the grasses, flowers or leaves to the twigs using either the elastic bands or tape.\r\n\r\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>
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    \n \"Painting\n <\/figure>\n \n
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    \n Step 3\n <\/h2>\n\n \n
    \n\t\t\tUse your brushes to explore patterns and shapes with the paint. Try painting with different plants, or ways of brushing on the paper. Have fun and experiment!\r\n\r\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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