GETTING in touch with their creative side was only the tip of the iceberg for students this week.
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Parkview Public School and Murrami Public School students took part in a workshop on Tuesday thanks to funding from Western Riverina Arts that allowed for two independent artists to conduct the day.
Melanie Baulch and Harpe Kiddle also ran a similar event in Griffith, with the session at Parkview Public encouraging students to use their imaginations in a hands-on way.
"It's called 'eco deco', where the children are given a storyline and they are tasked with creating any kinds of item relating to that," Ms Baulch said.
"Harpe and I have been out in the bush gathering all kinds of items for them to use like pine cones, leaves, sticks, vines and more."
The story students followed was about being alone on an island and the need for all kinds of different items to survive.
Students built and created everything from other people and boats to food items and more.
"We told them it could be anything along the lines of objects, shelter and that sort of thing and they've really taken it on," Ms Baulch said.
"I've been really quite impressed with what the students have come up with.
"There's young ones right up to those in year 6.
"I think they've been excited by the idea of going off on their own and creating something the way they want it to be.
"They are in an environment where they can bring up any kind of thought and have it brought to life."
The items created will be on display at an exhibition at the Roxy Theatre's art space from 11am tomorrow.