Here are a few creative Eco ideas u can do with natural materials whilst out enjoying the weather. Next time you go on into your garden, go for a walk or have a picnic make sure to collect and keep some natural art supplies.

1. Make your own water colours Push berries or other soft fruit through a sieve to extract your pigment, then mix with just a small splash of water!Grind petals, leaves, or other dry items before mixing with a tiny, tiny bit of honey!

1. Turmeric = orange.
2. Mustard = light yellow (just buy the seeds and turn them to powder in your spice grinder)
3. Spirulina = dark green.
4. Beet Root = red.
5. Bilberry Fruit = purple.
6. Activated Charcoal = black.
7. Arrowroot = white.

2. Make your own Eco paint brushes – All you will need to make your paintbrushes are leaves, twigs and string.

Have a go at creating your own art work using your natural materials, grab a sheet of paper and get started here are a few examples.

Have fun stay creative.

Miss Y