Group Sculpture w/ eyes closed

In 2 groups: One group is clay, and they close their eyes. The other group are sculptors.The sculptors build one sculpture out of all the `clay` players.

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Erica Marxby 

Goal

group trust and connection
awareness of others

Instructions

This one is an extension of Sculptors . Divide the class in 2 groups, same number of players in every group. One group is clay, and they close their eyes. The other group are sculptors.

The sculptors build one sculpture out of all the `clay` players. The sculpture is finished when all of the players touch someone else (so all are connected to the sculpture). The artists cannot `push` the clay into position - they need to `pull` parts of the clay into position without actually pulling. `Pulling` is done by touching a body part with an open hand, and then moving the hand about. They `clay` players need to `follow` the moving open hands.

As soon as the sculpture is finished, the sculptors moves away, and re-build the statue, themselves now becoming clay. The (original) clay players keep their eyes closed. As soon as the imitation sculpture is finished, the clay players, eyes still closed, try to find `themselves` in the imitation. When everybody has found themselves the game is over, and the clay players assess to what extent they found `themselves` and to what extent the imitation is exact.

Variations
give topic for sculpture

Background

http://improvencyclopedia.org/games//Swedish_Sculptors.html

Described in Augusto Boal`s Games for Actors and Non-actors .

Author

I lead a team that helps multi-stakeholder groups tackle high-stakes, complex work with clarity and connection. We design and guide strategic planning sessions, workshops, retreats, and conferences where people think well together, make sound decisions, and take coordinated action. Our team is trained in improvisational theater, and as active members of the International Applied Improvisation Network, we bring adaptable, creative methods that build trust, surface essential perspectives, and keep momentum strong. We also share what we know, offering facilitator training that blends inclusive process design with the flexibility and presence of improv.

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