Artists' Gardens: Nature Inspiring Art

by Royal Botanical Gardens (Canada)

Artists’
creations are inspired by a variety of things including the natural world and
gardens, both public and private. Join Karin as she takes you on a journey
exploring various artists, such as Claude Monet, Van Gogh, Childe
Hassam and Christie Belcourt. Discover how their art has been influenced by both the
cultivated and wild nature. Finish the program with an nature art activity - creating a mandala.

Program Rating

based on 9 evaluation(s).

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About This Program

Cost

By Request: $150.00

Fee: Regular price: $150
Canadian schools and groups will pay in Canadian dollars (CAD).
American and other international schools and groups will pay in US dollars (USD)
IMPORTANT:
* HST/GST will be added for CDN schools where applicable.
* International (including US) and Indigenous schools are tax exempt.
Invoices are emailed out at the end of the month that the program happens. If you need it sooner, please let the provider know.
Payment: Cheque/ check, credit card or e-transfer

Length

45-60 minutes

Target Audience

Education: Grade(s) 6, 7, 8, Adult Learners, Homeschool/Family , Learning Pod Retirement homes Public Library: Library Patrons, Library Staff

Minimum participants:

Maximum participants:

35-50

Primary Disciplines

Fine Arts, Social Studies/History

Program Delivery Mode

Videoconference – Webcam/desktop (Zoom, Google Meet, Cisco WebEx, GoToMeeting, Microsoft Teams, etc...)
Google Hang Out
Zoom
Microsoft Teams

Booking Information

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Receive this program and 9 more for one low price when you purchase the CILC Virtual Expeditions package. Learn more

For more information contact CILC at (507) 388-3672

Provider's Cancellation Policy

We will not charge for programs cancelled due to nature i.e. snow days. The full fee will be charged to sites which cancel with less than 48 hours notice.

About This Provider

Royal Botanical Gardens (Canada)

Burlington, Ontario, Canada
Canada

Royal Botanical Gardens is a living museum which serves local, regional and global communities while developing and promoting public understanding of the relationship between the plant world, humanity and the rest of nature.

Education at Royal Botanical Gardens encourages environmental stewardship by providing meaningful and diverse learning experiences that connect people with the wild and cultivated plant world.

With over 15 years experience delivering engaging interactive videoconferencing programs, we offer topics that explore biodiversity, conservation, botany, plant ecology and the environment. Whether you are looking for an insect program; a program exploring wetlands, their functions and human impacts or you want to discover more about a delicious chocolate treat; we have a wide variety of plant-based programs to support and enhance your classroom needs or stimulate and entertain older adults.

No matter where you are, your group can interact with our educators and scientists.

Contact:
Karin Davidson-Taylor
kdavidsontaylor@rbg.ca
905-527-1158 x249

Program Details

Format

1. Welcome to Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG) and the program.
2. Share the history of what a garden has been in some cultures.
3. Explore historic paintings and discuss inspiration.
4. View some artistic works and the real-life inspirations - local gardens or wild natural areas.
5. Questions and comments are welcome during and after the presentation.

Objectives

The participant will:
- engage in a discussion of what inspired artists
- explore the connection between art and nature using various artists and their works as examples

Standards Alignment

National Standards

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.4.SL.1 -- Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 4 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.6.SL.1 -- Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 6 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.8.SL.1 -- Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 8 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.National Core Arts Standards
Connecting: Anchor #11:
Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural and historical context to deepen understanding

State Standards

Ontario
The Arts: D - Visual Arts
Grade 4 - 6: D2 - Reflecting, Responding and Analysing
Grade 7 - 8: D2 - Reflecting, Responding and Analysing