This activity is suitable for ages 6–15

• collaboration and communication skills

• encouraging creative expression

• strengthening listening,

• encouraging to ask questions,

• promoting teamwork by combining individual strengths to produce a unified artwork.

• Proximity: When individuals work closely together in pairs, it enhances collaboration and communication by reducing physical and psychological distance, encouraging interaction and idea exchange.

• Similarity: Encouraging creative expression involves recognizing similarities in ideas and approaches between partners, fostering a sense of unity and cohesion in the artwork.

• Continuity: Strengthening listening skills involves maintaining a continuous flow of communication between partners, understanding each other's perspectives, and building upon shared ideas to create a coherent piece of art.

• Closure: Encouraging questions prompts partners to seek closure by filling in gaps in their understanding, leading to deeper comprehension and more meaningful collaboration.

• Figure-Ground Relationship: Promoting teamwork involves understanding the relationship between individual contributions (figures) and the overall artwork (ground), emphasising how each person's strengths complement and contribute to the unified whole.

• Blank sheet, sheet with pictures, pencil 

Depending on the number of repetitions, rotations 

Participants are divided into pairs. One student, for example, sits at the table, the other under the table. The student under the table dictates an activity to the student sitting at the table. The student with the drawing (under the table) receives a picture that he must accurately describe to the paired student, who then draws according to the instructions. The drawing student can ask the pair about details. We complicate the task by not allowing questions. Then the roles switch, and pairs may change during the activity.

For younger children, use simple shapes and slower pacing; for mixed language groups, include visual aids or gestures; for remote settings, use shared digital whiteboards or drawing apps to collaborate.

After completing the drawings, invite participants to look at their artwork quietly and reflect on how well they listened and communicated. 

This activity strengthens collaboration and communication skills by requiring participants to listen, negotiate, and co-create. It encourages creativity through shared ideas and perspectives while building trust and mutual respect. Drawing in pairs also enhances problem-solving as partners navigate different styles and approaches to produce a unified artwork.

This activity encourages active listening, clear communication, and creativity; remind participants to focus on following instructions carefully and to be patient with each other’s interpretations.