Needham Community Education

This creative class invites students to explore art through the beauty of the natural world. Using nature as inspiration, students will experiment with mixed media supplies—including paint, clay, and recycled objects—alongside gathered items like leaves, sticks, and stones.

Through both indoor and outdoor experiences, students will balance individual projects with collaborative teamwork. Using problem-solving and imagination, the group will work together to design and build unique cooperative projects. This hands-on exploration encourages artistic confidence, teamwork, a deep appreciation for the natural world, and a love for exploration and discovery.

Note: Even on cloudy days or during gentle rain, the outdoors provides endless opportunities for exploration, inspiration and play. Students should be prepared to spend some time outdoors during each class.

6 classes total

NCE begins immediately at the end of the school day. All students enrolled in an NCE class (including those in NEDP) will be dismissed from their classroom to the designated NCE waiting area, where they will be supervised by the NCE Onsite Coordinator until their NCE Class Instructor arrives. Students are welcome to have a nut-free snack during this time.

Pickup is promptly at 4:25pm. NEDP students will be escorted to NEDP at the end of their NCE class.