Check out this great hand art tutorial for hand art from Newry, Mourne and Down youth worker Bethany which is a great way to be creative whilst thinking about the things that are important to you.
Once you’ve finished why not post a photo your ‘handy work’ to Instagram or Facebook and tag EAYouthService (Don’t forget to use the hashtag #stayconnected)
Things you will need:
- 1 A4 Page
- Pencil
- Black felt tip or pen
- Felt tips/ colouring pencils
You can use the attached template of the hands or make your own.
Step by step instructions:
Take the A4 page and with a pencil or pen
- Draw around your hands making the shape as shown
in the picture above.
- You should then see a shape like a heart in the middle. (in between your thumbs and index fingers)
Once you have got this done you have done the hard part. – Now get creative!!
- On your left hand (draw or write) about things you (enjoy doing, people you enjoy spending time with etc)
- On the fingers of both hands think about who you are? What would people say about you?
- Maybe you’re:
- Funny
- Always positive
- Energetic
- Supportive
- Happy
- Maybe you’re:
- On the right hand draw or use words to show what means the most to you?
- Maybe you:
- Have a favourite quote
- Are part of a sporting team you could draw there crest
- Have a favourite place
- Maybe you:
- Draw around the hand with black felt tip so it stands out.
- Use felt tips and/or colouring pencils to make the hand drawing stand out.