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Improv paper shape collage!
Improv paper shape collage!
Cut out some shapes, play around and make a collage as you go.
Cut out some shapes, play around and make a collage as you go.
Approx. 30 min
The goal with this activity is to let go, trust your gut and enjoy the imperfection that comes from paper, pencils and limited time.
Materials needed:
Materials needed:
Colorful paper
Scissors
Glue sticks
Drawing tools (markers and colored pencils recommended)
Set-up:
Set-up:
Place the materials on your work surface.
Cut out a variety of shapes in different colors.
Perhaps make an example or two to show different ways to make a collage.
Directions:
Directions:
Select some pre-made shapes, cut out their own, or a combination of both!
Play around with how they might be placed on a background sheet. See what they might make you think of. You could do this with a buddy too!
Glue the shapes into place.
Begin to draw on and around the paper shapes to make your collage come to life.
If you want to add more paper shapes, do so!
Keep adding details as you like. Try using a variety of drawing tools.
Collaborative variation on this activity:
Collaborative variation on this activity:
Use poster size paper as your backdrop and have everyone attach shapes and draw together. You can either take turns or go all at once.
It works best if you decide on a theme before you start! (The zoo, outer space, wild party, fashion show... or something else!)
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