Spiral Mandala Painting

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:

• Geometry in nature and symbolism of spirals
• Mapping a spiral using geometry
• Art as a meditative practice
• 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 (a visual intention).

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.

Materials are provided (watercolour paper, brushes & paints, pencils, compass and ruler etc), but you are welcome to bring your own if you prefer.

Anne Thomas is a visual artist, teacher & Ayurvedic lifestyle guide, based near Aberystwyth in West Wales.

Website: www shiningedge.co.uk
Instagram: @shiningedgearts

What to bring:

Materials are provided, but do bring your own brushes, pencils, ruler and compass if you wish to.
Tea and coffee is provided, but please make your own provision for lunch.
Please arrive at 9.45am for a 10am start.