ART Playbook ART Playbook - Summer 2014 - Premier Issue | Page 14

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wait until you open it again after the
meditation/visualization is complete.
(See our resource page [18] for a
printable sign you can download)
2.
If your participants don't
know each other, give everyone an
opportunity to say hi and introduce
themselves. If you have a large group
just be mindful of the time as a 2
minute introduction with 20 people
can turn into a 40 min.+ exercise in
a big hurry.
3. Make note of the Playbook
Promises (below) These can be sent
in advance with the invitations if you
choose, or you can print this poster
and hang it up on the evening, or
you can just share them as part of
your introduction to the process.
Share what you feel is appropriate
for the group.

4. Introduce a theme for the evening.
We have designed this one to be all
about connections and collaborative
creating. You can certainly adapt
the process to fit a number of
possible themes depending on the
season, the people you are working
with, etc. You might even choose to
share a related poem or quote, and
depending on the time you have, a
short discussion about the theme can
also be an enriching way to establish
connection amongst the participants
and to "break the ice" if the group
are not familiar with each other.
Share a very brief explanation of the
process and then begin with a demo
of how to use the tools provided to
make marks on the canvas. Follow
the directions given in the article on
page 16-17 or as in the video demos
on pages 18-19.

5. Once the demo is complete ask
everyone to get settled in their
chairs, hands in their laps, feet on
the floor - in a comfortable position.
Then begin by leading a meditation
/ visualization that allows everyone
to relax, calm the mind and turn
inward and be present in the moment
focusing on just the movement of the
breath in and out. Play some quiet,
meditative music or nature sounds in
the background.
6. Follow the agenda on the opposite
page for the rest of the evening. (and
as described in the video)
7. End with the Close and Debrief
as described on page 17.

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