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Corporate Team Building Sessions
At The Meraki, view art as a powerful form of expression. Our sincere efforts are dedicated to enhancing collective expression within teams by engaging in artistic endeavors and enjoying shared experiences. Our team-building initiatives serve as an excellent means to inspire, encourage thinking outside conventional boundaries, bring imaginations to life, and foster genuine connections among team members. Our skilled facilitators are ready to assist your teams in creating art through diverse techniques, providing guidance at every stage. These activities are not only dynamic and collaborative but also offer a range of artistic team-building options and customizable packages.
Vision Boarding
This session is catered to both teams and to individuals. This facilitated session brings participants together in a collaborative and creative process to visually articulate shared values, milestones, collective goals, aspirations, and visions for the future.
On the team level, this collaborative effort results in a creative collage that translates the collective vision into a dynamic visual representation. Alternatively, individuals can embark on their own journey of personal and professional growth by creating individual vision boards. This immersive experience serves as a catalyst for transformation, fostering a dynamic and engaging atmosphere that not only promotes teamwork but also cultivates a shared vision and elevates communication within the group to new heights.
On the team level, this collaborative effort results in a creative collage that translates the collective vision into a dynamic visual representation. Alternatively, individuals can embark on their own journey of personal and professional growth by creating individual vision boards. This immersive experience serves as a catalyst for transformation, fostering a dynamic and engaging atmosphere that not only promotes teamwork but also cultivates a shared vision and elevates communication within the group to new heights.
Storyboard Art
In essence, a storyboard art creation representing the team's or company's evolution serves as a powerful visual testament to the collective journey, capturing the essence of growth, resilience, and achievement over time.
It showcases collaborative efforts and the spirit of unity that contributed to the team's success.
This creation utilizes a combination of visual elements such as illustrations, graphics, and images to represent the team's year in the company or the team's evolution and/or the company's evolution. It involves the visual narrative depiction of key milestones, achievements, challenges, and transformative moments experienced by the team throughout a specified period. This artistic approach provides a unique and comprehensive way to encapsulate the journey of the team or the company over time. Alternatively this can be catered to individuals alike.
It showcases collaborative efforts and the spirit of unity that contributed to the team's success.
This creation utilizes a combination of visual elements such as illustrations, graphics, and images to represent the team's year in the company or the team's evolution and/or the company's evolution. It involves the visual narrative depiction of key milestones, achievements, challenges, and transformative moments experienced by the team throughout a specified period. This artistic approach provides a unique and comprehensive way to encapsulate the journey of the team or the company over time. Alternatively this can be catered to individuals alike.
Art Social
In this session team members can freely express themselves through artwork of their choice and can take along a tangible reminder of their collaborative journey.
This approach is suitable for anyone, no prior artistic talent or expertise is required, making it accessible to team members of all skill levels. These sessions are designed to promote a relaxed and open atmosphere, creativity, interaction, and team bonding through the shared experience of creating art.
This approach is suitable for anyone, no prior artistic talent or expertise is required, making it accessible to team members of all skill levels. These sessions are designed to promote a relaxed and open atmosphere, creativity, interaction, and team bonding through the shared experience of creating art.
Rotating Stations
Teams are welcomed to different stations equipped with an array of art supplies and presented with a spontaneous theme or prompt. This element of surprise injects an exciting and unpredictable dimension to the artistic process.
As team members take turns contributing to the artwork, a timed structure adds an element of urgency and collaboration. This not only encourages individual creativity but also necessitates seamless teamwork as each participant builds upon the work of their colleagues.
The beauty of this exercise lies in the ever-changing nature of the artwork. As diverse perspectives and creative impulses converge, the canvas transforms dynamically, fostering an atmosphere of shared spontaneity and imaginative expression. Laughter becomes a natural accompaniment as the unexpected twists and turns of the evolving masterpiece unfold, creating moments of joy and camaraderie.
The blend of structured intervals, diverse art supplies, and the element of randomness ensures that the process remains lively and unpredictable. This not only makes the activity a source of amusement but also provides an excellent platform for team members to explore their creativity, communicate effectively, and collaborate seamlessly—all while having a great time. The resulting artwork serves as a tangible representation of the collective energy, laughter, and ingenuity woven into the fabric of the team's collaborative spirit.
As team members take turns contributing to the artwork, a timed structure adds an element of urgency and collaboration. This not only encourages individual creativity but also necessitates seamless teamwork as each participant builds upon the work of their colleagues.
The beauty of this exercise lies in the ever-changing nature of the artwork. As diverse perspectives and creative impulses converge, the canvas transforms dynamically, fostering an atmosphere of shared spontaneity and imaginative expression. Laughter becomes a natural accompaniment as the unexpected twists and turns of the evolving masterpiece unfold, creating moments of joy and camaraderie.
The blend of structured intervals, diverse art supplies, and the element of randomness ensures that the process remains lively and unpredictable. This not only makes the activity a source of amusement but also provides an excellent platform for team members to explore their creativity, communicate effectively, and collaborate seamlessly—all while having a great time. The resulting artwork serves as a tangible representation of the collective energy, laughter, and ingenuity woven into the fabric of the team's collaborative spirit.
Blindfolded Art Session
This “blindfolded art” activity involves pairing team members, with one participant blindfolded and the other providing verbal instructions for them to draw a specific object.
There is a “taboo” element to the instructions making it challenging and equally fun. This activity promotes communication, active listening, and teamwork as participants collaborate to create an accurate representation of the object solely through verbal guidance.
There is a “taboo” element to the instructions making it challenging and equally fun. This activity promotes communication, active listening, and teamwork as participants collaborate to create an accurate representation of the object solely through verbal guidance.
Plan, Design and Swap
This “group art” activity involves dividing a team into smaller groups, each comprising individuals with diverse skills, perspectives, and experiences.
This intentional grouping encourages cross-functional collaboration and allows team members to leverage each other's strengths throughout the creative process. Once the groups are formed, they are presented with a set of guidelines or parameters within which to design their artwork. These guidelines may include themes, color schemes, materials to be used, or specific artistic techniques to incorporate. By providing a framework for creativity, the guidelines help focus the teams' efforts while still allowing room for innovation and expression. Once the designs are completed, they are then shared with another group to execute. This collaborative exercise emphasizes trust, encourages teamwork, and fosters creativity as team members work together to create a cohesive piece of art.
This intentional grouping encourages cross-functional collaboration and allows team members to leverage each other's strengths throughout the creative process. Once the groups are formed, they are presented with a set of guidelines or parameters within which to design their artwork. These guidelines may include themes, color schemes, materials to be used, or specific artistic techniques to incorporate. By providing a framework for creativity, the guidelines help focus the teams' efforts while still allowing room for innovation and expression. Once the designs are completed, they are then shared with another group to execute. This collaborative exercise emphasizes trust, encourages teamwork, and fosters creativity as team members work together to create a cohesive piece of art.
Creating 3D Art
This team-building exercise offers a highly engaging and creative opportunity for collaboration and expression. Participants are challenged to work together to construct a three-dimensional artwork using the materials provided.
You can add a twist of potentially completing the task blindfolded.
Participants are divided into teams, each equipped with a variety of materials suitable for sculpting, such as clay, wire, cardboard, paper, or any other suitable crafting supplies. The teams are then presented with the task of collaboratively designing and constructing a 3D art within a specified time frame.
Brainstorming, planning the design, and construction phases encourage teamwork, communication, negotiation, effective coordination and cooperation as team members collaborate to manipulate the materials. In some variations of the activity, some team members may be challenged to complete the construction process blindfolded, adding an extra layer of complexity and fostering reliance on communication and trust.
Overall, creating 3D art with or without blindfolds fosters teamwork, encourages innovation, and strengthens bonds among team members, making it a valuable addition to any group development program.
You can add a twist of potentially completing the task blindfolded.
Participants are divided into teams, each equipped with a variety of materials suitable for sculpting, such as clay, wire, cardboard, paper, or any other suitable crafting supplies. The teams are then presented with the task of collaboratively designing and constructing a 3D art within a specified time frame.
Brainstorming, planning the design, and construction phases encourage teamwork, communication, negotiation, effective coordination and cooperation as team members collaborate to manipulate the materials. In some variations of the activity, some team members may be challenged to complete the construction process blindfolded, adding an extra layer of complexity and fostering reliance on communication and trust.
Overall, creating 3D art with or without blindfolds fosters teamwork, encourages innovation, and strengthens bonds among team members, making it a valuable addition to any group development program.
Tallest Tower
Challenge the team to build the “tallest free-standing tower” within a time limit. It is an exhilarating and collaborative exercise that sparks creativity, fosters communication, and encourages teamwork.
When the teams proudly present their towers to the rest of the groups, the varying designs and structures serve as a testament to the ingenuity, diverse approaches and perspectives of the participants, highlighting the power of collaboration and collective problem-solving.
By challenging teams to think on their feet, work together, and push the boundaries of their creativity, the activity fosters a sense of camaraderie and accomplishment that strengthens bonds and leaves a lasting impression on participants long after the tower has been built.
When the teams proudly present their towers to the rest of the groups, the varying designs and structures serve as a testament to the ingenuity, diverse approaches and perspectives of the participants, highlighting the power of collaboration and collective problem-solving.
By challenging teams to think on their feet, work together, and push the boundaries of their creativity, the activity fosters a sense of camaraderie and accomplishment that strengthens bonds and leaves a lasting impression on participants long after the tower has been built.
Mural At The Workplace
Plan a “mural” in your office which is a dynamic and collaborative art activity that not only beautifies the workspace but also fosters creativity, teamwork, and a sense of community among employees.
Once a theme and design concept are chosen, the mural project begins in earnest. Employees are divided into smaller teams or assigned specific roles based on their interests, skills, and availability. Some may excel at sketching or painting, while others may have experience in graphic design or project management.This is a great activity to engage large groups.
Beyond its aesthetic appeal, the mural serves as a powerful symbol of collaboration, creativity, and unity within the workplace. It reinforces a sense of pride and ownership among employees, as they see their collective efforts immortalized on the walls of their office. Additionally, the mural can serve as a conversation starter, sparking discussions and fostering connections among colleagues.
Once a theme and design concept are chosen, the mural project begins in earnest. Employees are divided into smaller teams or assigned specific roles based on their interests, skills, and availability. Some may excel at sketching or painting, while others may have experience in graphic design or project management.This is a great activity to engage large groups.
Beyond its aesthetic appeal, the mural serves as a powerful symbol of collaboration, creativity, and unity within the workplace. It reinforces a sense of pride and ownership among employees, as they see their collective efforts immortalized on the walls of their office. Additionally, the mural can serve as a conversation starter, sparking discussions and fostering connections among colleagues.
Story Telling Team Session
This workshop revolves around the art of articulation of their ideas coherently with a particular emphasis on active listening and building upon each other's ideas.
The “creative storytelling” workshop begins with an introduction to the power of storytelling. Participants learn about the various elements that make a compelling narrative, such as character development, plot structure, setting, and theme. The main activity of the workshop involves forming a story circle. Participants sit in a circle, and one person starts by sharing the beginning of a story. The next person in the circle then adds to the story, building upon the previous contribution. This continues until the story comes to a satisfying conclusion.
Throughout the workshop, facilitators provide prompts and encourage participants to think outside the box. This might involve introducing unconventional story elements or encouraging unexpected plot twists. The goal is to stretch participants' imagination and push them beyond their comfort zones.
The “creative storytelling” workshop begins with an introduction to the power of storytelling. Participants learn about the various elements that make a compelling narrative, such as character development, plot structure, setting, and theme. The main activity of the workshop involves forming a story circle. Participants sit in a circle, and one person starts by sharing the beginning of a story. The next person in the circle then adds to the story, building upon the previous contribution. This continues until the story comes to a satisfying conclusion.
Throughout the workshop, facilitators provide prompts and encourage participants to think outside the box. This might involve introducing unconventional story elements or encouraging unexpected plot twists. The goal is to stretch participants' imagination and push them beyond their comfort zones.
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Connections We hosted connections magazine team on Sep 30, at a wine bar in Somerville for drinks and a custom developed art project. Our activity idea was based on their exclusive team building goals and the team executed the project perfectly. “ The Meraki team did a fantastic job, guiding my staff as everyone participated in our team-building exercise. Before the event, Meeta and Hima took time to get to know me and my staff. They created an exercise that was tailored for us. The end result
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'Last week the Orion team tapped into their inner Picasso! Thank you to our resident artist and team leader, Hima Anne, for facilitating the "Sip and Paint" virtual session where we created minimalist masterpieces!' - Orion Team
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