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‘Emerging’ ~ Spring Mandala Painting – 1 Place Left

'Emerging' ~ Spring Mandala Painting - 1 Place Left

From the dream-seeds of winter, fine roots have been growing; As the light grows stronger, tender shoots are now showing…

Octagonal Mandala Painting

 

 

 

 

 

 

Creating a mandala is a way of tapping in to the wide web of interconnected reciprocity, to which we all belong. This visual mapping of paths towards wholeness, held gently within the boundaries of geometric exploration, is both revealing and engaging. Always different, always beautiful!

The process will include guided meditation (outdoors if possible) and observing the geometry present in nature, within the setting of a beautiful nature reserve. There will be time to explore and connect with the gifts of the earth and be attentive to our deeper wild selves.

Studying the geometry of nature, multi cultural mandala and the symbolic language of shapes, we then apply our observations and inspirations to mandala making; drawing geometry with compass and ruler and painting with watercolour, while taking time to relax with guided meditation.

Suitable for all levels of ability.

Cost: £55 per person for the spring mandala day retreat. £3 to be paid on the day for materials.

Places limited to 8 people

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Mandala  

The sacred art practice of Mandala (Sanskrit, meaning circle or wholeness) offers a visual pathway for coming into centre, while at the same time bringing peripheral elements into a feeling of inter-connected harmony. We do this through the resonance of sacred geometry (the universal language of shapes and symbols), creative use of light, dark and colour, and engaging the limitless power of our intent.

Drawing geometry and painting mandalas invites calm reflection, prayerful attention, a place to play, process, and become a vessel for divine flow.

It’s devotional, in the sense of acknowledging the divinity within all things and how the oneness expresses through us.

The design becomes imbued with the quality of our intention and attention, resulting in a kind of visual energy map, symbolic of our inner world.  

Geometry provides a framework which allows us to set our sense of ‘self’ aside as we follow new routes and ancient pathways, pausing at intersections to feel our way. Each shape is a number, each number holds specific properties, every meeting an opportunity.

You’ll learn how to create patterns using the ancient tools of compass, straight edge and pencil. Then painting with watercolour onto paper.

Mandala retreat  

Facilitator & Teacher

Anne Thomas is an artist and teacher based near Aberystwyth, West Wales.

She creates mandala paintings and ceramic sculpture, inspired by geometry in nature and expressing a deep spiritual connection with the life-force of Mother Earth. She often includes species of wildlife native to the UK in her designs, celebrating the lives of these precious beings, calling us to notice, respect and learn from them.

Her fascination with the inter-connections of Life has lead her to study and practice Reiki, yoga, Ayurveda, sacred geometry, shamanic dreaming, conscious parenting and wildlife-friendly gardening. All of this profoundly informs her art and provides a background for the workshops and courses she holds.

How do we find our centre when all around the world is changing? Where will we find shelter when the winds of life blow hardest? It is in the highest and best interests of us all to develop inner calm and self awareness, so we may live our lives with grace and in beauty; with strength of heart and clarity of mind and spirit’

Anne has a studio and a healing room at her home. She teaches sacred geometry, mandala painting, Reiki, meditation and sacred singing. She has exhibited in England and Wales.

www.shiningedge.co.uk

NB. COVID-19: This workshop will take place with social distancing and enhanced hygiene measures in place.

  • This workshop will take place according to COVID safety regulations at the time of running.
  • Please do not attend if you should be self-isolating for any reason.
  • If you are able to, please do a lateral flow test just before leaving home. 
  • There will be a smaller number of participants to allow for good social distancing. 
  • Please come prepared to work in a very well ventilated room (with plenty of warm clothing and a blanket too if you feel the cold). 
  • Everybody will be required to wear a face mask (unless medically exempt) on arrival, whilst moving around and when working closely with the tutor etc. At other times face masks may be removed whilst sitting at a work station at a good distance from others.
  • There will be access to hand washing facilities, plus plenty of hand sanitiser available.
  • We are currently unable to provide any refreshments so please bring all of your own drinks, food and cups etc.
  • We can boil a kettle at lunch time to top up your flasks if required.

We aim for this event to be as COVID safe as possible without loosing any of the warmth and soul of the intention

You may also be interested in other creative workshops at Denmark Farm. Please see our events calendar for our full list. 

For accommodation during this workshop in our self-catering Eco Lodge or shared Dormitory please do get in touch to check availability.
 

All proceeds from our events and holidays are ploughed directly back into managing our 40 acre nature reserve. Thank you for your support and please do come to visit soon.

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