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Nature Art & Craft
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Natural Paints
Folklore and legend tells that we shouldn't pick blackberries after Sept 29th as they are cursed by the devil who landed in a blackberry bush when banished to hell, folklore often brings us the most interesting tales.
It is also suggested that when people lived closer to the land Sept 29th was the date they stopped their harvest of berries and turned to preparing for winter.
Either way- the blackberries shouldn't go to waste and although they are a good source of food for our feathered and furred friends we can take a handful to create some beautiful nature art.
In this short film we show you how to make natural paints using foraged berries and then use that pain to make some lovely nature art or a leaf I.D board.
This activity is great fun and will supercharge your wellbeing as it boosts your wellbeing and connects you with…
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Nature Looms
Late summer and early autumn is a great time to experiment with nature arts and crafts. At this time of year the seasons change dramatically and we witness the emergence of a wide range of bright and beautiful colours.
In this short film we show you how to make a nature loom that captures the changing seasons. It's a really fun activity to do as a family or small group and helps you conenct with nature and boost your wellbeing.
This activity is great fun and will supercharge your wellbeing as it boosts your wellbeing and connects you with nature:
Get Active- talk a walk in search of the wide range of nature items you need.
Keep Learning- develop new skills as you go through the process timing, lashing and weaving.
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Kate Brownell
Aug 06, 2024
Making a nature loom sounds like an amazing activity! I love the idea of capturing the changing seasons through art. It's a fun way to get outside, stay active, and learn new skills like weaving. Plus, doing it with family or friends makes it even better. It’s such a mindful and creative way to connect with nature, and it can make a beautiful, thoughtful gift too. Can't wait to try this out and see what we can create! Cheers!
Nordic Braiding with Wool & Grass
The simple art of Nordic Braiding has tied many nets and connected many hearts- in this short film we used the technique to braid family connection bracelets from wool and grass while sat beneath an old oak with singing birds overhead- it's always the simple things that have the greatest impact.
We learnt how to do Nordic Braiding while out working with an excellent project called the Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust
This activity is really simple to do, only takes a few materials and is great fun, it's also great for your wellbeing:
1) Get Active - YOu'll need a few nature items to do this activity, zip up your coats and head out for a long walk with your family.
2) Keep Learning - This is a technique that was used by fishermen in Norway to make their nets! Once you've mastered the skill can you try to make…
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Kate Brownell
Aug 06, 2024
Nordic braiding with wool and grass sounds like such a heartwarming activity! I love that it connects people and has such a rich history. It's awesome that it's simple, fun, and great for well-being. Going for a walk to gather materials, learning a new skill, and being mindful while braiding all sound fantastic. Plus, making friendship bracelets as a way to show kindness and build community is a lovely touch.
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That's such a cool idea! I love the folklore about blackberries and the devil, and it makes sense to stop picking them after Sept 29th. Turning foraged berries into natural paints sounds like a fun and creative way to enjoy autumn. It's awesome that this activity not only boosts well-being but also connects us with nature. Plus, it's a great way to get active, learn, and be kind to wildlife. Can't wait to try it out and see what beautiful nature art we can create!