Artists today continue to be inspired by the natural world around them, how will you be inspired by nature along our canals and rivers?
Nature inspired art
Let’s learn about traditional canal art, Roses and Castles, and how it was inspired by the Victorian’s love of nature.
Try these nature inspired activities and remember to share your creations with us on the Explorers Twitter and Facebook pages.
Roses and castles designs
Use the templates or paint your own ‘Roses’ or ‘Castles’ design on to a paper plate or paper bag.
Making marks
Natural materials found along towpaths make great ‘tools’ for art projects. Go for towpath walks and gather materials such as twigs, seed heads and feathers
Colouring out: canal art
Colour outside of the lines and complete the roses and castles design
Natural art gallery
Explore your local canal or river and set up a natural art gallery of special objects you find.
Watercan
Make and decorate your own traditional watercan
Roses and Castles
Design a new Roses and Castles pattern for a narrowboat
Last Edited: 13 August 2024