Cypress Hills Provincial Park

Alberta Parks

Look See Paint

      Rediscover our natural world with artistic creations. Students will be led through sensory program elements designed to connect them with their surroundings.  They will look both near and far while replicating their discoveries.

      This program includes:

      • A sensory discovery walk to heighten their sense of touch with texture and other plant or natural surfaces
      • Creation of a scene using collected natural materials
      • Discussion of framing, with watercolor preparations of both macro (landscape) and micro (close-up) framing
      • Drawn reproduction and placement of wildlife in their native habitat
    Art in the Park
    Grade(s): 1 - 3
    Curriculum:
    • Fine Art
    • Observing Environments Using the Senses
    • Artistic Inspiration from the Environment
    Themes:
    • Reflection
    • Depiction
    • Composition
    • Expression
    Type:
    • Field Study
    Duration: 1 Hour
    Location: Learning Centre
    Max. Group Size: 25
    Fees: $5 per student
    Availability: May/June, September/October
    Updated: Dec 23, 2025