Prompt: Using biodegradable materials (leaves, paper etc), paint (using biodegradable paint) a positive message you would want to be seen by the community (it can be words, a symbol or something you think is beautiful this includes abstract as well as illustrative.)
After the surfaces have dried as a class we will paper mache the messages onto either a tree or a boulder in a public space where the community can see it until it washes away safely.
Leaves with paint and paper mache (made by both Charles and I) Helpful tip: make sure leaves are dry, and the bottom of the leaf has better texture for painting.
Final collaborative piece of artwork on a tree.
Recipe for making biodegradable paint:
https://www.hunker.com/13413263/how-to-make-biodegradable-paint?fbclid=IwAR3UaSEyGkAJ19usqSXlCoswuhlOJnCk1V9g93YthNiUfsoc2J8KKMxG7i0
Resources for gathering leaves:
Nature walk (leaves fall in bundles sometimes)
Save weeds from gardening (you can ask students if their families garden and ask if anyone can bring in weed leaves [with parent help incase of poison ivy])
Visit a community garden and ask if they have any bags of trimmings
Visit flower shop (even in grocery store) and ask to take their trimmings)
Artist: James Brunt makes temporary structures out of natural materials
The Kindness Rock Project, Community art initiative for spreading positive messages
https://www.thekindnessrocksproject.com/