3003 - Where the Wild Things Are

Course Description

Join us as we explore different ecosystems, from the hidden treasures of Narragansett Bay to the harsher, more forbidding environment of a typical desert. Using these "mini universes" as a starting point, young artists investigate a variety of art forms -- including painting, sculpture, printmaking and mixed media -- and find endless opportunities for exploration, inspiration and discovery. First, students uncover how water and wetlands, fish and birds, seaweed and beach grass interact to support the living, breathing universe of Narragansett Bay. Next, they explore what wild creatures live there and imagine what types of wacky creatures would live in this environment. Projects encourage artistic growth along with an increasing sensitivity to the world around us.