Art and Nature: Developing Creativity and Critical Thinking Through Observation

This three-day teacher workshop uses trees, plant structures, and pollinators as the inspiration for observation and description. Attendees acquire classroom skills and strategies that align with the creative and critical thinking goals of both content areas in the PK–12 curriculum. Participants engage in hands-on experiences and take-home projects for art and science. We explore the collections and grounds of Cleveland Botanical Garden in the mornings and the CMA in the afternoons. Through this workshop, participants learn to connect their curricula with the exciting resources available at both institutions.