Farnsworth House Blog

At assembly, on October 15th, we were introduced to David Macaulay, Dalton’s Original Mind Scholar.

Each student brought their newly acquired  sketchbook and David walked us through a series of drawing exercises. The emphasis was on how drawing helps us explore and understand our world. David explained that there is no right way to keep a sketchbook and that there is no such thing as a wrong drawing. He also showed us one of his own which was filled with observational drawings, written notes , quick sketches and drawn ideas.

We have started off the Year of the Sketchbook by decorating the covers of our new blank books. There will be time for each student in Farnsworth House to free draw, respond to trips, poetry and books read aloud. We are looking forward to how the sketchbooks evolve and develop. Stay tuned!

To find out more about David and the sketchbook go to blogs.dalton.org/sketchbooks