Art Inspired by Coral Reef Conservation

Aug 31, 2025 | Visual Arts, 2025 Archive, Pottery

Art Inspired by Coral Reef Conservation

Aug 31, 2025 | Visual Arts, 2025 Archive, Pottery

As part of our focus on “sustainability”, we have been discussing issues that affect animals and habitats around the world. One example is the decline of coral reefs caused by a thorned starfish known as the Crown of Thorns.

This starfish is increasing in number, consuming coral and destroying the reef, which in turn removes the habitat for many sea creatures.

Last week, we watched a short video on the topic. We then learnt pencil techniques and began designing clay bowls featuring coral and sea creatures. The students are off to a great start.

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