Energizer: The Dao of drawing
Instead, we are all going to draw lines that do not represent anything.
How to run it
- Energizer steps Step 1 Facilitator says: “In this activity we are all going to draw, but our goal is not to draw an object or a scene.
- Instead, we are all going to draw lines that do not represent anything.
- For the next few minutes we are going to draw lines.” Step 2 On one side of a piece of paper draw a few lines do not touch or cross each other.
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Energizer steps Step 1 Facilitator says: “In this activity we are all going to draw, but our goal is not to draw an object or a scene.
Instead, we are all going to draw lines that do not represent anything.
For the next few minutes we are going to draw lines.” Step 2 On one side of a piece of paper draw a few lines do not touch or cross each other.
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Adapt this exercise for my exact room. Exercise: Energizer: The Dao of drawing. Readiness: Publishable Draft. Core moves: Energizer steps Step 1 Facilitator says: “In this activity we are all going to draw, but our goal is not to draw an object or a scene.; Instead, we are all going to draw lines that do not represent anything.; For the next few minutes we are going to draw lines.” Step 2 On one side of a piece of paper draw a few lines do not touch or cross each other.. Return a concise facilitator script with timing, wording, safety notes, and remote/in-person adjustments.
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