Ghost Net Art Planning Workshop
Coastal Conservation Through Collaborative Art Year 9 Visual Arts 45 Minutes
What is Ghost Net Art?
Art created from discarded fishing nets and marine debris Transforms ocean waste into powerful environmental messages Combines creativity with coastal conservation awareness Artists use found materials to highlight marine pollution
Discussion Question
How can recycled materials tell a story about environmental conservation? Think about textures, colors, and symbolism
Group Brainstorming Session
Form groups of 5 students Discuss coastal conservation themes to communicate Identify sustainable materials you could use Consider textures and colors that represent ocean environments Each group shares one key idea with the class
Planning Our Collaborative Artwork
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Art as Environmental Action
"Art can inspire community engagement and change by making environmental issues visible and emotionally compelling"
Reflection and Next Steps
How do recycled materials enhance our conservation message? What challenges might we face in collaborative creation? How can we demonstrate respect and teamwork? What role will you play in bringing our vision to life?
Workshop Summary & Homework
We've planned a collaborative Ghost Net Art piece Bring recycled materials from home for next lesson Think about your individual contribution to the project Optional: Research local coastal conservation groups Next lesson: Begin creating our artwork!