• Notice What You Like - Part 1 and 2
• Draw a Scene
• Draw a Leaf or Flower
• Take A Minute
• Taking Rubbings
  • All you need to know about this activity
  • What are 'rubbings'?
  • Step 1: Finding textures
  • Step 2: Collecting textures from your home
  • Step 3: Collecting textures from outdoors
  • What next?
• Stitch Memory Journal
• Draw an Object
• Wellbeing Art Tour - Discover Manchester Art Gallery
• Visiting an Art Gallery

Step 1: Finding textures

• Start by taking rubbings from your home environment

• Spend a minute or two firstly looking for textures

• Use the tip of your fingers to feel for textures. Try closing your eyes as you feel the texture. This can help heighten your sense of touch

• Look for textures on wallpapers, fabrics and furniture.  Take a closer look at your home items such as the radio, radiator, and items in a drawer, etc

If you're following the 'Create your own collage papers' suggestions you can go back to the next stage after 'Taking Rubbings,' here.