Objective

By the end of this lesson, Elisabeth will be able to collect colored flowers for hammer printing and understand the concept of using natural materials for art.

Materials and Prep

• Bucket for collecting flowers
• Hammer
• Paper
• Old cloth or towel
• Garden or outdoor space with flowers

No prior knowledge needed, just enthusiasm for collecting flowers!

Activities

• Go on a flower hunt in the garden or outdoor space. Look for flowers of different colors and shapes.
• Collect the flowers in the bucket, being careful not to harm the plants.
• Set up a hammer printing station with the old cloth or towel on a flat surface. Place a piece of paper on top.
• Place a flower petal on the paper and cover it with another piece of paper.
• Gently tap the flower with the hammer to create a colorful print on the paper.
• Repeat with different flowers to create a beautiful collection of prints.

Talking Points

• Quotation: "Today, we are going to collect colorful flowers to make art with a hammer!"
• Quotation: "Let's explore the garden and find flowers of different colors. Which one do you like the most?"
• Quotation: "We need to be gentle when tapping the flowers with the hammer to make pretty prints."
• Quotation: "Nature gives us so many beautiful things to create art with. Isn't it amazing?"
• Quotation: "Look at the lovely prints we made! Each flower is unique, just like you."