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Introduction to drawing and the art of mindfulness

1 DAY IN-PERSON WORKSHOP

An introduction to drawing and mindfulness and how when practised together they can support greater confidence and creativity in drawing. Through a variety of guided exercises, explore how the two disciplines relate and how each can enrich the other. This course is suitable for beginners to drawing and/or mindfulness.

Date: 27/03/24 Wednesday 10-5pm

What is the workshop about?

An introduction to and exploration of the practice of drawing and mindfulness. Through a variety of guided exercises, including drawing from observation and the imagination, you will explore how engaging mindfulness with drawing can help you to develop drawing skills, support confidence and stimulate a light/playful, yet wholehearted engagement. This workshop is studio-based and is fully accessible by wheelchair.

What will we cover?

- An introduction to drawing and mindfulness.
- Explore ways that mindfulness can stimulate different ways of drawing and new ways of seeing.
- A series of playful and exploratory guided drawing exercises from observation and imagination.
- A range of mindfulness themes to stimulate and inspire your creativity.

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

  • - Identify how engaging mindfulness with drawing can support a light, playful and wholehearted approach and enrich the drawing process.
    - Engage in simple mindful drawing practices to stimulate your creativity and inspiration.
    - Draw with more confidence.
    - Employ a small toolkit of mindfulness ideas and practices

Who for

The workshop is suitable for beginners to drawing and/or mindfulness.

All materials provided


Earlier Event: March 7
Life Drawing and mindfulness
Later Event: April 14
Online retreat: This Elemental Life