Today artists John Dyer and Joanne Short visit to schools in central India to paint with children from the Gond tribe who live near to the Pench tiger reserve. Watch to see how the children and value their world. Get involved snd use art to inspire the next generation to bond to people, plants and animals using art - it’s a lastchancetopaint.com

Artists John Dyer and Joanne Short join conservationist Mandar Pingle from the Satpuda Foundation on a safari in Pench national park on the lookout for Tigers, but they find a Leopard! Watch the adventure and watch John Dyer paint his leopard inspired Jungle painting. Get your school involved for free at lastchancetopaint.com and join this’d and future adventures live.

Artist John Dyer and Joanne Short explore the Pench tiger reserve in central India with expert ecologist Mandar Pringle from the Satpuda Foundation for the Last Chance to Paint project for schools worldwide - get involved at lastchancetopaint.com

In our first video for India Land of the Tiger artists John Dyer and Joanne Short are introduced to the team at the Satpuda Foundation, explore the local area and paint in a Gond tribal village deep the restricted area and heart of the Pench Tiger reserve.

In January we travel to the forests of central India, inspired by the landscapes that shaped The Jungle Book, to work alongside conservationists and local communities in one of the world’s most important tiger habitats. Through art, film and daily field updates, Last Chance to Paint connects children around the world to endangered places, cultures and wildlife. Tigers, as top predators, help protect entire landscapes, keeping forests healthy, balanced and alive. When they thrive, everything thrives. From 26 January, we will share daily videos, blogs and classroom-friendly resources, inviting schools worldwide to travel with us, ask questions, and explore this remarkable ecosystem together. Schools can start sending in questions now. We will answer them from the forest and name-check participating schools in our videos, something children always love. Visit lastchance.live to jump straight to our live page, where you’ll find new videos, blogs, Instagram posts and the link to our Q&A form. Ask us your tiger questions and travel with us into the forest. If you would like an alternative version that is slightly more child-facing, or one written specifically for teachers and schools, say the word and I’ll shape it precisely.

Last Chance to Paint is an international arts and education project connecting children with endangered environments, wildlife, and indigenous cultures through creativity. Led by British artist John Dyer, the project works with schools, conservation organisations, museums, and community partners around the world to help young people paint what we risk losing, and to form a lasting bond with the natural world. Through live global webinars, in-person expeditions, and free educational resources, Last Chance to Paint reaches over 60,000 children each year. Children paint alongside John in real time, travelling virtually to rainforests, deserts, islands, and cultural landscapes, meeting local communities and learning directly from conservation partners. Every painting created, by John and by the children, becomes a visual witness to biodiversity, culture, and place. Together they tell stories of hope, urgency, and care for the living world. We partner with organisations that believe in creativity as a force for change. From environmental charities and cultural institutions to brands and philanthropists, our partners help us deliver this work free to schools worldwide. If you would like to explore a partnership, support a future expedition, or help inspire the next generation to care for the planet, we would love to hear from you. Find out more at https://www.lastchancetopaint.com Explore partnership opportunities https://www.lastchancetopaint.com/headline-sponsorship Subscribe to follow upcoming expeditions, webinars, and global school projects.

Join us for a special festive edition of Last Chance to Paint as we travel to the Arctic tundra to paint reindeer and explore one of the most fragile ecosystems on Earth. In this Christmas webinar, children and families around the world are invited to draw and paint along with acclaimed Cornish artist John Dyer, founder of Last Chance to Paint, in collaboration with conservation charity Born Free. Together, we learn about reindeer, their remarkable adaptations to life in the Arctic, and why tundra habitats are under increasing threat from climate change. Through art, storytelling and shared creativity, this session encourages children to connect with nature, understand what we risk losing, and bear witness through their own drawings and paintings. This webinar forms part of the Last Chance to Paint global education programme, which reaches tens of thousands of children each year, free to schools worldwide. The project uses art to inspire curiosity, empathy and a deeper bond with the natural world, enabling young people to paint endangered animals, plants and environments before they disappear. Perfect for classrooms, families and young artists, this Christmas special combines creativity, conservation and festive reflection. You will need simple art materials such as paper, pencils, paints or an iPad if working digitally. To learn more about the project, visit https://lastchancetopaint.com If you enjoyed this session, please subscribe to the channel and share with teachers, parents and schools who may find it useful.

Join artist John Dyer & the Born Free team to paint and learn all about Tapirs with your school class and spend an hour painting the Amazon rainforest. It's a super engaging way to learn about art, wildlife, culture, and the environment. https://www.lastchancetopaint.com