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Cacti Creations

Young artists talk about the plants and animals in a desert environment, learn about how the giant saguaro (suh-wahr-oh) cactus grows and use paint, paper, glue and mixed media to make their own cactus scene.

Story: The Seed and the Giant Saguaro by Jennifer Ward

Project: Create your own cactus scene

Featured Artwork: Cole Weston (American, 1919-2003), Plaza Island, Galapagos, 1973, Cibachrome. Museum purchase. 1978.7

Supplies Needed

  1. Green paint (or green and other color crayon)
  2. Fork (if using paint)
  3. 4”x6” or 6”x8” green or white scrap of construction paper
  4. Scissors
  5. Pencil
  6. 8”x10” or 9”x12” color construction paper for background
  7. Elmer’s glue or glue stick
  8. Sand (or glitter, salt, cornstarch, confetti, etc. Feel free to use what you have!

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