Building Trust & Community at the Tattoo Parlor
How can art support us in building a space that honors curiosity, creativity, and understanding?
During this lesson, participants will be prompted to draw a "tattoo" that allows them to share a defining quality about themselves. They will then share their art and story with a larger group.
Learning Outcomes
Participants will be able to practice sharing and listening to their peers to build relationships.
Participants will be able to connect the use of art and sharing about oneself.
Materials
- Piece of paper
- Writing utensil
Preview Lesson Plan
Introduction (5 minutes)
Say: Today we are going to engage in some creativity at the Tattoo Parlor! We will be learning about our group through a drawing activity. I would like each of you to start thinking about something that defines who you are, something you really care about, or something that is a big part of you. Think about an object or image that could represent that ‘something’.
- Teacher/facilitator shares a personal example (ie- “For my tattoo, I am going to draw a canoe because it shows an activity I love to do and how I enjoy being connected to nature.”
- Give students at least 2 minutes to brainstorm the image they can draw that defines them. They can write these ideas down or keep them in mind. If time, allow 1-3 students to share their ideas with the whole group.
- If needed, you can share more examples:
- A tent- followed by a story about an important camping tradition
- Initials for a sibling, best friend, etc and why they are so loved
- A book- symbolizing a love for reading and their favorite book
