With their myriad colors, it’s no wonder why butterflies are often called “flying flowers.” What child hasn’t wished that they could have their own set of wings? With this activity from Beijing’s Magic Cat Eco Worskshop, now they can! After drawing their own “wings,” kids will be taught different “butterfly dances” toget a better sense of the life of a butterfly.

UCCA Touching Nature Series

Nature is a source of inspiration for artists. The changing colors of the seasons, animals whispering in the woods, and the rich smell of the trees and the soil all serve as sparks to the imagination. The multicolored, multitextured objects found in nature make the best materials for handicrafts. In the “Touching Nature” series, we will use resources from nature and recycled materials to create our artworks.

Note:

* Recommended for children aged 5-9.

* All materials provided.

* Please call +86 10 57800200 from Tuesday to Friday 11:00-18:00 to book.Please note that you can only book 1 seat at a time.

Members can also book by calling +86 10 57800291 or by sending an email to members@ucca.org.cn.

* Doors close 15 minutes after event begins. No late entry.

Sheng Jianghua has worked in experiential education in the field of environmental studies for a decade. She is an expert on making art with natural and recycled materials and is the author of the book Children, Let’s Love Nature.

Magic Cat Eco Workshop combines arts and crafts with education on the natural world. Teaching through play, they create artworks from natural objects and make useful things from recycled materials. Their aim is simple—help kids in the city understand and embrace nature.