Mindful Mandalas: Drawing & Fused Glass Workshop

Create • Slow Down • Make Your Mark

Take some time for yourself, slow down and explore the meditative art of the mandala in this relaxing and creative afternoon workshop.

We’ll begin with a gentle guided meditation, giving you an opportunity to settle, breathe and arrive in the moment before moving into the creative exercises. From there, you’ll explore simple drawing exercises using lines, dots, shapes and repeated marks to create patterns within a mandala.

There’s no need to be able to draw — the focus is on the process rather than creating something perfect. Through repetition and mindful mark-making, you’ll have the opportunity to slow your thoughts, become absorbed in the moment and simply enjoy being creative.

We’ll then take inspiration from your drawings and move from paper to glass, where you’ll create your own fused glass mandala. You’ll choose your colours and arrange pieces of glass to create a unique design that reflects your own creativity and style.

Your finished mandala will then be kiln-fired after the workshop, transforming your arrangement into a beautiful piece of fused glass for you to enjoy at home.

The workshop includes:

• A gentle guided meditation
• Mindful drawing and mark-making exercises
• Exploring pattern, repetition and symmetry
• Time to develop your own mandala design
• Creating your own fused glass mandala
• All materials and equipment
• Kiln firing of your finished piece

No previous drawing or glass-making experience is needed. Just come along, take a breath and enjoy a few hours of creativity, mindfulness and making.

2½ hours | Suitable for beginners | All materials provided