Beautiful Bugs

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Love them or hate them, creepy crawlies are everywhere! In these creative projects, inspired by artists old and new, we look at how to create a wall of recycled bugs with the artis t Jennifer Angus, painted butterflies with Damien Hirst, snail drawings and shapes with Henri Matisse, spider collages with Louise Bourgeois, dragonfly bug jars with Maria Sibylla Merian, cricket patterns with Émile-Alain Séguy and, finally, moth wings you can wear with Sarah Gillespie! What is inside the Beautiful Bugs Box? Ants, bees, slugs and worms – these tiny creatures all have a role to play in our environment. They work away quietly, breaking down leaves, churning up soil and pollinating plants. There are 40,000 different species in Britain alone. A booklet introducing the theme, with information about artists, art styles and techniques. Clear instructions on seven art projects, appropriate for children of any age (4+ years), with tips to tailor each project for younger children. Includes LoLA book recommendations for further reading. Plenty of quality art materials for your child. This box includes: water-colour paints a paint-brush a wooden peg a glue stick coloured papers water-colour paper a bug template Warning! Not suitable for children under 36 months – small parts. Potential choking hazards and sharp points. Do not ingest any items within the box. Adult supervision recommended Show more