DUBROVNIK – Eco-Creative Teaching: Transforming Recycled Materials into Meaningful Art Projects

This course is available in 6-day or 5-day formats. Please choose your preferred length in the preregistration form.

COURSE DESCRIPTION
Discover the role of Eco-Art in modern education

This Erasmus+ KA1 course is crafted to support educators in gaining the knowledge and practical skills needed to effectively incorporate eco-art practices into their teaching approaches.
In a world that continues to change rapidly, environmental awareness is more crucial than ever. Erasmus Courses Croatia recognizes the essential role teachers play in shaping future generations and views eco-art as a powerful way to deepen students’ understanding of ecological principles. This course provides an inspiring pedagogical experience where art becomes a pathway to environmental awareness, sustainable habits, and the empowerment of young people to become active caretakers of the planet through creativity.

Engage in hands-on learning and connect with nature through art in stunning Dubrovnik, Croatia

Participants will take part in an active exploration of how artistic expression can inspire positive environmental change and will discover creative approaches to guiding students into meaningful discussions about urgent ecological issues—from climate change to diminishing natural resources.
Throughout the program, educators will experiment with various teaching methods and tools to integrate eco-art into a range of subjects. By working with natural materials and recycled items, participants will collaborate in hands-on, project-based workshops designed to spark creativity. These activities will highlight the interconnected systems within our environment and the ways soil, water, and the atmosphere are impacted by current ecological challenges.

Innovative solutions and sustainable practices for future-focused education

This eco-art program aims to motivate teachers and encourage long-lasting connections between communities and their natural surroundings through participation, communication, and education.
Education plays a central role in helping students recognize the importance of protecting the planet, conserving resources, and taking part in future activism and community initiatives.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

This course will enable participants to:

• Integrate eco-art and sustainable approaches across diverse educational contexts using comprehensive pedagogical strategies
• Build practical skills that allow immediate use of creative, eco-friendly activities in the classroom
• Cultivate a stronger sense of environmental responsibility in students, helping them make more mindful everyday choices
• Examine real-world eco-art projects and learn how to spark positive change within communities and ecosystems
• Apply innovative teaching methods that blend creativity with sustainability to increase student interest and involvement
• Promote mindful consumption and reduced waste by encouraging the use of sustainable, repurposed materials
• Gain the tools and insights needed to initiate or support eco-art projects that benefit both local communities and the wider environment

The Course Fee Includes:

• Free Dubrovnik walking tour – with the local expert guide (included);
• Full programme of study sessions (minimum 25 hours per week) ;
• Course materials;
• Certificate of attendance;
• Europass, on request
• Learning Agreement, on request
• Visits to local institutions;
• Personalized support;
• Expertise of Local Provider on location during the mobility;
• Free WIFI internet;
• Coffee and tea breaks;
• Administration costs.