Axolotl Live Encounter (age 6-14) - Art Adventure

Name: Axolotl Live Encounter (age 6-14) - Art Adventure
Start: 2024-08-12T10:30:00-04:00
End: 2024-08-12T15:00:00-04:00
Location: Art Escape - Laconia, NH

Schedule

Mon Aug 12 2024 at 10:30 am to 03:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Art Escape - Laconia, NH | Laconia, NH

Welcome to our exciting Axolotl Art Adventure! Join us for a week filled with creativity, exploration, and the fascinating world of our live axolotls! Discover the wonders of these unique creatures as you observe them in their tank, where you can even participate in feeding time!
Get ready to unleash your imagination as we dive into a variety of art projects inspired by these adorable amphibians. From ceramic painting to clay sculpture, fused glass, and canvas painting and even an aquatic terrarium, there's something for everyone to enjoy!

Price: $216 for the week. Includes all projects.
Axolotl Art Adventure is August 12th - August 16th 1030AM - 3PM.

Lunch: Don't forget to bring your appetite and lunch or opt for a delicious pizza/hot lunch for $9 a day, along with snacks, fruit and juice or water to keep you energized throughout the day. We may also order pasta or chicken fingers if enough children opt for lunch.
Axolotl Adventure Projects
Axolotl Clay Sculpture: Children can sculpt their own miniature axolotls out of clay, adding unique features and colors to make them one-of-a-kind. Sculpture will be added to aquatic terrarium.
Paint a ceramic axolotl: They can use ceramic glazes to add color and detail, creating decorative pieces inspired by these fascinating amphibians.
Fused Glass Axolotl Suncatcher or night light: Using colorful glass pieces, children will create beautiful suncatchers or a night light featuring an axolotl.
Aquatic Terrarium Mimicking an Axolotl Tank: Children will design their own miniature aquatic terrarium in a glass tank, resembling an axolotl habitat, complete with real plants and their very own kiln-fired axolotl sculpture. This project offers a hands-on opportunity for children to learn about axolotls' natural habitat while creating a living ecosystem for their clay companion. With guidance, they'll arrange the plants and substrate to mimic the axolotl's environment, fostering an understanding of nature and art. The kiln-fired clay sculpture adds a personalized touch, allowing children to showcase their artistic skills while creating a lifelike representation of these captivating creatures.
Canvas Painting: Children can paint their interpretation of an axolotl on canvas using acrylic paints. They can experiment with different techniques to capture the unique appearance of axolotls, such as their bright colors and frilly gills.