Explore arts-based processes for teaching and learning about climate change

Begins October 9–10, 2025

If you're interested in expanding your repertoire for teaching about climate change and want to provide your students creative avenues for taking climate action, Climate Creative is for you.

Educators of any discipline are welcome. Join us to explore arts-based processes for reflection, connection, and learning. In partnership with climate artists and alumni of our Climate Resiliency Fellowship, facilitators will offer hands-on experiences with different media and support for implementation of student-driven projects. A spring exhibition will provide a celebratory venue for student and teacher artwork.

A person paints with watercolors at a table while smiling

What You'll Learn

  • Explore how to process emotions related to climate change with students
  • View and discuss the work of different climate artists
  • Increase your capacity to communicate about climate change in, with, and through creative media
  • Recharge and reflect with other educators and artists while making art together

How to Register

Registration is now open for Climate Creative 2025–26, kicking off October 9–10, 2025 at Shelburne Farms.

  • Program details: Four workshop days, October 9–10, 2025 and January 16–17, 2026, plus a spring exhibition and reception.
  • Program fee: $400, includes lunch and art materials. Please let us know if this cost is a barrier to your participation.
  • Optional graduate credits: 2 credits for $290.
  • Optional on-site overnight accommodations fee: $75.00 per night double occupancy room (+ 10% tax on lodging). $125.00 per night single occupancy room (+ 10% tax on lodging).

Create Your Learning Pathway

To deepen your knowledge about climate change education beyond this program, apply for the year-long Climate Resiliency Fellowship

Or, if you're new to Education for Sustainability, join us for the Foundations in Education for Sustainability workshop.

Request Information

Start a conversation with Professional Learning Facilitator Emily Schaller at eschaller@shelburnefarms.org to talk about this program. Or, complete our request for information form and someone will be in touch.