Play has a vital role in the art room. Young artists should be allowed to explore materials and themes without the pressure to produce fully finished artworks. Yes, we will come to those later, but why not create and not have to worry about failure? So, we look toward the Studio Habits of Mind - Stretch & Explore: Learn to reach beyond one's supposed limitations, to explore playfully without a preconceived plan and to embrace the opportunity to learn from mistakes and accidents. Sounds pretty good to me! What does play look like in the art room? Students trying out a variety of materials, laughing at attempts, starting projects and then abandoning them only to come back to them later with new purpose. It looks like a mess covered in smiles. Here are some images of Healy artists at play.
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