By Sam Burbach, Education & Programming Coordinator – 11/05/2021
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Fall is such a beautiful time of year with leaves changing colors on the trees around us. As you go for a walk to enjoy the fall colors, or as you are raking up leaves in your yard, a fun activity to have kids do is a leaf resist watercolor painting. This activity is easy and a lot of fun for kids – it can almost seem like magic! It is a twist on leaf rubbings and can create some beautiful artwork to celebrate fall.
Here’s how you can try it at home!
Here’s what you’ll need
- Fallen leaves (relatively fresh and not crispy yet)
- Watercolor paper
- White crayon
- Watercolor paints
- Paintbrushes
- Cup/bowl of water
