Something I do with my anxious adults is play the game where they are
directed by given different marks to make, as many as the size of the
class. So let's say there are 8 students, it would be 8 steps in all, such
as, 'draw a line across the paper, from one edge to another' , and the 2nd
step would be, 'then draw a circle any size, somewhere else on your
paper'. After each step, they pass the paper to the next student. In the
end they get their own drawing back to finish in an abstract way, with
different marks and techniques tochoose from, shown by the teacher (which
you will have to prepare or demonstrate). If there is a small class, it
can go around twice. If it is a very large class, you can arrange 2
groups. They love it, and learn not to be too precious and relax.
I think I will try this one again the first day this term!
LF
> Hello everyone,
>
> After working as a practicing artist for 20 years, I have yet to teach
> a class. I have just been asked to teach a drawing course, and would
> like to rise to the challenge.
>
> The course is a non-traditional class, focusing on the meditative
> aspects of drawing. In other word's, drawing without anxiety, more as
> a ritual to get at some deeper meaning. Some kind of means of
> creative flow.
>
> We are assuming no previous background in drawing or art, only a
> desire to enrich one's life.
>
> I am calling on you to help me, as the even the idea of teaching a
> class is enough to give ME anxiety.
>
> Are any of you willing to share some drawing exercises (beyond the
> ones we all know), that were particularly successful with your
> students? Something along the lines of the drawing ritual as a means
> of self discovery/relaxation?
>
> Thank you,
>
> Patty
>
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