Cardboard Creature Collab

A visual arts-based group build with a whimsical twist.

Concept:

Each student creates one part of a creature that comes together to form a collaborative class sculpture.

Time: 10 -15 minutes

Materials (per student)

  • 1 cardboard square (~4×4 inches)
  • Markers or colored pencils
  • Scissors
  • Tape or glue stick
  • 1 pipe cleaner or strip of paper for 3D feature

Instructions

  1. The Challenge: Everyone creates a different body part of a made-up creature (head, wings, legs, tail, etc.). You’ll join them together into one giant critter!
  2. Create: (7-10 minutes) Decorate and shape your piece. Add at least one 3Ddetail (ears, antennae, spikes).
  3. Assemble: (3-4 minutes): As a group, arrange and tape your parts to get her into one mega creature on the board or wall.
  4. Reflect: (1-2 minutes): How did your piece contribute to the final creation? What surprised you when everything came together?