5/6VT were lucky enough to have the opportunity to participate in an Artist Workshop on Friday 6^th May. The visiting artists are in our Snowy Valleys region for one week only to install sculptures as part of the " Sculptures By the Sea - but in the Bush " exhibition. 

The International Artist Marina DeBris ( artistic name ) presented the workshop with Wendy Fraser and described how our marine waters are being polluted by debris and plastics. This artist uses materials recycled from the environment to create animals and fashion for her work. The children had a fantastic time creating and designing hats made from various items of debris that has washed up on our shores.

"It was very fun how we got to make our own hats and animals out of trash" Darcy Y6

"It was fun to learn that rubbish isn't just stuff to throw away-you can make it into art pieces" Stella Y6

"It was interesting to learn that anything you find anywhere, can be a masterpiece" Aidan Y6

"It taught us that we need to look after what we own and you can make anything out of rubbish" Gracie Y5