Youth Environmental Artist Program

Sea the Reef is an after-school youth program with an emphasis on ocean science, STEM, marine exploration & environmental art.

Designed to converge art, science, and technology in an accessible way. A series of marine-ecology lessons and coral-sculpting workshops, turn youth into environmental artists. Students will cast silicone molds of different coral specimens, create artist statements and design 3D-printed corals. 

• Complete service projects, attend free fields trips to coral labs and the beach.

• Develop an art portfolio & have the opportunity to showcase your work.

• Learn graphic design, drawing, sculpture & printmaking.

• Attend all sessions and earn a tablet. Graduation ceremony.

• A graduation ceremony will invite the public to visit the space and celebrate the efforts of our teen environmental artists

• Teen participants are all awarded explorer tools, outdoor gear and invited to use design studio equipment towards building their own art portfolio. 

• At the completion of the course, teens are provided a free tablet to continue their journey as artists.   

In addition to providing resources for our educator networks to support art-making, climate justice, and community-building. 

Sea the Reef, Sign up today!

Is it tactile? Kids like using their hands to manipulate different types of materials with different textures. Exploring how things feel, fit together and come apart is an exploratory adventure already. Collage, sculpture and fun assembly projects make this easy. Best part is no matter the theme, you know that your students are working towards developing those important fine and gross motor skills. 

Is it sensory? A sensory environment can be set up in different ways. They can be found objects in nature, plastic items from the craft store or whatever recycled trinkets you've set apart. Playing with these types of materials are great for children's development. It allows them to explore and investigate in new ways.​

​Is it open-ended? Children generally love when they have an opportunity to play and explore freely. When using open-ended materials the activity goes from average to having a high potential for supporting creative thinking. Allow your children to explore materials as they see fit. 

Hopefully these three questions will help you in the journey of art exploration! 

Want a space and some materials for your little one to explore, create and invent?  We can help you design one or join us, at our Kids Art Classes. 

Projects and activities are always fun and promote independence, creative thinking, and problem-solving skills. Teaching goal is to foster a positive learning environment filled with creativity and to help protect natural habitats through education and art.

If you've got a mini adventurer then check out our Explorer Lab sessions. In the early AM we get together to explore coastal habitats in search of critters, seashells and more. We go on a nature walk, learn about the ocean and enjoy a simple craft project.

If you love to collaborate our "Creative Village", a friendly kid + caregiver group might be more your speed. We put creativity first, talk passion projects and make art together. Click here for an invite!