| Keywords: | Identity; Feelings; Creativity |
| Objectives: | Expressing self-perception. Reflecting on self-image and self-esteem. Expressing what you consider to be characteristic of your physical persona. |
| Target group: | Suitable for all kinds of groups, especially women and children. |
| Duration: | 45 minutes |
| Methodology step-by-step: | 1. Give each participant a sheet of paper and divide the group into twos. 2. One participant lies on the paper in their favourite position. Their partner draws around them with a marker pen. Change roles. 3. The participants have 15 minutes to work alone and draw a self-portrait in their own silhouette. 4. Each participant stands next to their self-portrait. The other participants may look but not comment. It is possible to talk about your own self-portrait. NOTE: the self-portrait does not have to be a realistic likeness and can be humorous or abstract. It is possible to decorate them using the craft materials provided. |
| Resources needed: | Sheets of paper 2m x1.5m Craft material (to decorate the self-portrait) Marker pens |
| Challenges: | Some participants may need a lot of time to complete their self-portrait, whilst others may not enjoy the exercise and complete it quickly. |