International Polar Bear Day for Kids: Recycled-Art Polar Bear

Artist: Sandra Cook

Join local Churchill artist Sandra Cook and learn how to make a polar bear out of recycled materials. No experience necessary! New to drawing? Download and print one of these line drawings to help you get started: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1L7fLiFGJ2sN4VRrhAf086YWhnYpiFNx4

Supplies needed:

dryer lint (about two cups)
a scrap piece of wood or cardboard
white glue or mod podge
a palette knife, small scraper, or anything with an edge for scraping and shaping

Optional additional supplies:

flour
water
craft paint (or markers, pastels, crayons...anything to color the bear and if you use pastels a spray fixative is recommended)
varnish
graphite transfer paper

Bring creativity, imagination and join us for some fun.

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