30 Day Drawing Challenge Homework
Meaningful Homework
As an Art Textiles teacher I find it hard to find meaningful homework to set which both fits in with the scheme of work and is meaningful and worthwhile.
Whilst browsing Pinterest (my guilty pleasure) I stumbled across an American sheet called ‘the 30 day drawing challenge’ and realised that with a bit of tweaking it could fit the bill.
Personalising the challenge
I re drew the sheet and made it more user friendly and then gave it out.
There were a few cries of “we have to draw every day???” and “But I can’t draw Miss ” and it took quite a bit of persuasion and nagging , but I think once they had got into it they actually enjoyed it.
An emotional experience
My ‘something you miss’ drawing is spattered with dried tears and as I am a real perfectionist there was a lots of rubbing out on some pieces too.
I must admit I got very behind and ended up doing 10 drawings in one sitting to catch up ! My lovely techician Tina Delaney (who says she can’t draw ) took part too and loved every minute of it and says now that has left a bit of a hole in her evenings. I am now thinking of other challenges so watch this space!!
The drawing sheet will be available to download HERE.
Does this inspire a different take on homework on your subject area?
Guest post by the brilliant Chrissie Venables
