Creative Recycling
Using Te Manawa’s own inspirational pieces of recycled art we discuss what recycled art is all about, what ‘recycled’ means, and why it is a good idea to re-use and recycle, before students begin creating their own inspired pieces of recycled art.
Teacher Resource: 
Creative Recycling Teacher Resource.pdf (0.14MB)
Information for Teachers
- Programme Objectives:
- Be able to explore art made from recycled materials by New Zealand artists
- Be able to re-use refuse in new exciting ways after being inspired by the work of artists featured in the programme
- Numbers of Students:
- Maximum 30
- Class Level:
- Y 4 - 8.
- Programme Duration:
2 hours
- Special Requirements:
Parental assistance is required.
This programme is not suitable for students under year 4 due to safety reasons.
- Possible Focus Topics:
- The natural environment, and how natural materials can be used to create entirely new objects
- The issue of human waste and its damaging effects on the earth, and possible strategies for dealing with waste and pollution
- Related Programmes:
- Water Quality