Description
Spirals are found everywhere in nature, from snail shells, pine cones, sunflowers and fingerprints, to vortexes of whirlpools, plant growth and hurricanes, the orbit of planets and unfolding spiral galaxies. The universe continuously moves in spirals of energy. This workshop will explore: • Art as a meditative practice. • Geometry in nature and symbolism of spirals. • Mapping a spiral using geometry. • Drawing and painting a spiral mandala unique to you. Mandala painting with Anne. Mandala making is a kind of artistic meditation that involves a careful, quiet, prayerful kind of attention, helping you: • Feel more balanced and centred in yourself. • Be a bridge between your conscious and unconscious self. • Improve concentration and develop mindfulness. • Enhance your sense of colour, spacial awareness and perception of shapes and patterns. We learn how to create our own, unique designs using geometry, with the ancient tools of compass, straight edge and pencil. Your design is a journey of exploration, as you extend your curiosity outwards from the centre and inwards within your self. The process is in itself a wonderful metaphor for Life's journey: How we navigate pathways, intersections, follow lines of interest, pause to step back and contemplate the whole, trust the gradual unfolding without knowing the end result. The design may be completely instinctive, or you can work with an affirmation. The completed mandala becomes a focus for meditation, a personal shield or sigil. Anne also weaves her experience and knowledge of Ayurveda, yoga, meditation and herbalism into the content of her workshops, to enrich the group process, as seems appropriate in the moment. Suitable for beginners and more experienced artists.
What's included in the price?
Materials are provided (watercolour paper, brushes & paints, pencils, compass and ruler, etc), but you are welcome to bring your own if you prefer.
Duration
6 hours
Cancellation policy
Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts
Maker
Denmark Farm Conservation Centre is a 40 acre nature reserve managed by the charity The Shared Earth Trust. We host a range of craft, sustainable living, conservation and ecology courses with all profits ploughed back into caring for the nature and wildlife on site.
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Teenagers
- Wheelchair users
- Hearing impaired
- Corporate days out & team building
- Suitable for beginners
- Accommodation offered
- Parking provided
- Engagement, birthdays & anniversaries
FAQs
All our courses are held at Denmark Farm Conservation Centre in Lampeter, west Wales (SA48 8JA)
There is parking on site, and the option to walk around the 40 acre nature reserve while you are here.
Yes. We offer a range of accommodation options:
* Ecolodge self-catering apartment - sleeps groups up to 14. Discounts for course participants
* Bunkhouse - dormitory style bedroom, plus access to a shared kitchen/lounge with log burner, TV and kitchen
* Campsite - Open April to September.
Please message for details.
Although dogs are very welcome around the nature reserve, we would ask you to leave your dog at home while you are here on a course as we do not allow dogs to stay in cars during workshops, and there isn't enough room to have them in the classroom.
Yes. If the carer is coming to support you on the course, but not participating, then the carer's place is free of charge.
If the carer wishes to take part, then they need to book a place on the course.
