In Sanskrit, Mandala means circle and they have been used for centuries and throughout many cultures to discover inner peace and experience enlightenment.
In this workshop, we will learn about the sacred history of Mandalas, as well as the healing properties of creating them. I will teach an overview of Mandalas and how they have been utilized throughout history to create wholeness and allow individuals to gain wisdom by connecting to their higher Self.
After an understanding of the sacred art of Mandala making, I will demonstrate different drawing techniques including Zentangle patterns and provide you with examples.
We will start the creating process with a guided meditation, followed by the Mandala making process and students will be encouraged to use zentangle patterns or any form of self expression they wish to create their personal Mandala.
Students will be provided with a pre-drawn circle on a 9”x9” sheet of watercolor paper, pencils, pens and markers.
DETAILS
OBJECTIVE: The Mandala helps individuals express their emotions, explore their feelings and experience inner harmony. The goal of the workshop is to provide individuals with the tools they need to create Mandalas whenever they are feeling out of balance and to have create a work of art they are proud of that represents themselves.
AGE: 13 and up
SKILL LEVEL: Beginner- No experience necessary!
WHAT WE PROVIDE: all the materials, including watercolor paper, permanent markers, pens, pencils, markers, clipboards, acid free paper to mount the Mandalas on and an envelope to carry home.
WHAT TO BRING: water in a sealable container and dressed comfortably
LOCATION: 250 Jason Way, Youngsville, NC
LENGTH: 2 hours
PRICE: $44
Lindsay Schmidt
Lindsay has been an artist and art teacher for 20 years, inspiring her students to follow their flow, trust the process and embrace the happy accidents along the way! After discovering the power of yoga and meditation, she began to research alternative healing modalities to further self discovery and earned her 200 hr YTT in 2021. Lindsay has two amazing children, Ellie and Sam, as well as 3 furry babies.