3 HOUR IN-PERSON WORKSHOP

An introduction to drawing and mindfulness and how mindfulness can support greater confidence, creativity, and a sense of freedom when drawing. The workshop is suitable for beginners to mindful drawing including those with experience in one or other discipline.

Date: 31/05/24 Friday 10-1pm

What is the workshop about?

An introduction to and exploration of the practice of drawing and mindfulness. Explore how engaging mindfulness when drawing can enliven your perception and presence of mind and stimulate creativity and a sense of freedom and creative flow. Through guided exercises, including drawing from observation and the imagination, explore how mindful drawing can support you to develop your drawing skills, confidence, and a light/playful engagement. This workshop is studio based and is fully accessible by wheelchair.

What will we cover?

-       An introduction to mindfulness and how to integrate it into drawing

-       Explore a variety of mindful drawing exercises to stimulate creativity and a refreshing response to drawing

-       A range of practices to engage sensory awareness, to enliven your perception and presence of mind, when drawing

What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...

-       Draw with more confidence, enjoyment and creative freedom

-       Identify how engaging mindfulness with drawing can support a light, playful and wholehearted approach, and enrich the drawing process

-       Engage in simple mindful drawing exercises to stimulate your creativity and inspiration

-       Employ a small toolkit of sensory mindfulness practices and ideas

Who for

The workshop is suitable for beginners to mindful drawing including those with experience in one or other discipline

All materials provided

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