Flourish |
"(Confidence) It can be practiced - and with that practice you will get better."
Have you ever wondered how authors come up with stories?
Learn how to develop characters and create stories using artworks as a starting point.
In the following exercises we will show you some techniques for creating characters and stories inspired by paintings of people.
By the end of Who am I – Part 1 you’ll have created a short poem and a piece of writing.
You can then choose to follow ‘Who am I? - Part 2’ which encourages you to explore the character you have created in greater depth.
Wellbeing benefits:Feel close to others |
I want to learn to put myself in ‘others shoes.'
I want to relate to people better.
Part 1: 30-40 minutes.
Part 2: 30-40 minutes.
On my own or with others.
Follow online using our Virtual Gallery.
Do this activity over and over - using a different choice of artwork as inspiration.
Empathy is the ability to see and value what another person is feeling or experiencing, and is often described as ‘stepping in someone else’s shoes.’ It is crucial in building relationships and maintaining friendships.