Drawing as an Ecological Practice
Drawing is far more than a technical skill. It is a tool for making emotions visible, building shared understanding, and strengthening collaboration in the classroom — regardless of whether one can draw "well" or not.
In this lecture, Ingeborg Stana explore the concept of drawing as ecological practice: how the hand, the eye, and the mind work together, and how simple marks can open up deeper reflection and stronger relationships between students and teachers.
Drawing is not primarily art — it is a tool for thinking, feeling and understanding. Together.
— INGEBORG STANA
The lecture is divided into two parts. The first addresses drawing and emotions — how simple visual icons can help students articulate and regulate what they carry with them. The second part focuses on drawing as a collaborative tool, using process maps and visual conversation aids to create shared points of navigation within groups.
The conference brings together teachers and all those working with schools, art and culture. The theme of this year's conference was "Creative Practices in a Practical School."
Note: This lecture and the related course were held in Norwegian.
Related resource: Visual Facilitation with Annette Haugen: A free 1-hour digital course in visual facilitation, developed by colleagues at Oslo Metropolitan University. Offers a practical introduction to drawing techniques for use in teaching, meetings and presentations. Available in Norwegian.
Ingeborg Stana
The lecture was presented at the Art and Craft Education Conference 2026, OsloMet – Oslo Metropolitan University, Norway
