I am a Deaf teacher, and my students are also Deaf. Every Monday afternoon, we gather in our art class – a space where there are no language barriers, only sign language, eye contact, and a shared love for creativity.
Monday mornings, many students eagerly ask, “Teacher, do we have art class today?” They are quick learners, skillful with their hands, and often come up with original ideas. I remember one student who signed to me, “I want to make this card based on my own idea.” I nodded and stepped back. After nearly an hour of focused work, the student returned with a colorful card, neatly cut, well-composed, and filled with imagination.
What touches me the most is how the students support one another – sharing paper, helping cut shapes, or simply encouraging each other. For us, art is more than a subject. It’s a space where Deaf children express themselves, feel seen, and grow together.–
Once a week, on Wednesdays, a volunteer teacher joins our class. Though he wasn’t Deaf, he made a strong effort to learn sign language, and soon he was guiding the children with patience and respect. As the weeks went by, he noticed something remarkable – some students showed an extraordinary natural talent for painting. He began to spend extra time with them, helping refine their techniques and encouraging them to explore different styles and materials. What made this even more special was his belief that Deaf children deserved the same opportunities as anyone else. His presence and instruction showed the children that their creativity could be a path to a brighter future. He told the class, “Each of your paintings is a story, and people want to see it.”- Mr. Huynh Van Xuan
Written by Nguyễn Mạnh
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