4H Earth Day Art: Creative Critters
In celebration of Earth Day and all of the natural beauty that surrounds us....
We have a fun and unique evening planned for 4H participants here at Art in the Loft.
Join us on Earth Day, April 22nd at 5:30pm for an evening of environmental education, creativity and sustainability.
Visual artists Lane Blair Olsen will guide students through the 5 principals of recycling (while enjoying a sustainable snack), all before creating their own creative critters made from recycled materials.
Students will design, craft and create dimensional portraits of their favorite animal(s) by transforming discarded or typically unwanted materials into NEW inspirational works of art. Once formed, students will utilize acrylic paint, collage papers and paint markers to add impact while further personalizing their pieces. From egg cartons, cereal boxes, cardboard and beyond... where will your creativity take you?
In addition to our evening of upcycled art, Meag Schwartz, president & founder of Great Lakes Great Responsibility will be joining us after a Downtown Earth Day clean up to make a special appearance with all of you. Sharing more about GLGR, marine debris, micro plastics and how we can all help keep our fresh water clean.
An evening of environmental education, creativity and sustainability you wont want to miss!
Date: April 22nd, 2025
Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Instructor: Lane Blair Olsen
Cost: $15 per student as part of our 4H pARTnership
*this special offering is for 4H participants ages 7 & up
Respectful Discloser:
- Classes are subject to a minimum registration of 6 or more guests (unless otherwise marked). Numbers that fall below our minimum will unfortunately prevent us from hosting, and reimbursements will be made in the manner they were given. Registration cut off is four days prior to our scheduled session so that our instructors have adequate time to adjust as needed.
- Art in the Loft strives to make art accessible for everyone. As an equal opportunity regardless of financial background, we offer scholarships for all age groups. These can be found on our website by visiting www.artintheloft.org under the "CREATE" tab or by contacting us directly. *Scholarships are available on a first come basis.
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- Our instructors, volunteers and staff strive to maintain a safe and health minded environment, however accidents and/or situations can arise. In the event of an emergency, you are giving us/AITL full permission to handle with care and seek medical attention as needed. *Please notify AITL staff and/or instructors prior to classes, workshops, and experiences of any medical conditions and/or allergies that may apply. Your health and safety are very important to us and arrangements will be made to the best of our ability to honor such.
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- If a student or registered guest is displaying behavior that could be hurtful or harmful to themselves and/or others (verbal and/or physical), they may forfeit their registration and will be asked to leave (or arrangements made for parental/caregiver pick up).
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We appreciate all of your support and look forward to creating with you!
Sincerely,
AITL
