Another one similar to this (bit of an old one, but works well) is getting
the kids each to draw a 'sad' line, 'happy' line, 'angry' line, 'confused'
line, etc.
Susan
> Hi Amanda,
>
> Making marks on paper - look at techniques used in etchings eg dots -
> lines - cross hatching - etc. Fill little boxes 1"squares on strip of
> paper using different drawing techniques to create effects - pencils-
> HB to 6B - it also doesn't have to look like anything, so everyone is
> pleased with the result. Could lead on to a drawing using the techniques
> to create depth tone shading?
>
> Good luck.
>
> Best wishes,
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> Get them to pair up and draw one another!
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> Here's a nice gentle request for the end (almost) of the week!
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> We are running a Big Draw workshop for children ages 8 and above
> - I am looking for some quick easy and fun "ice-breaking" activities
> that I can use to warm the group up and get them relaxed and drawing
> straight away. Nothing too complicated please - I can't draw for
> toffee!
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