Description
In this workshop you will learn the ancient practice of dot mandala painting. These skills were practised by buddhist monks as a form of mindfulness and a way to enlightenment. This workshop is more in depth than the ‘introduction to dot mandala’ workshop, as you will learn to prepare and draw a grid to plan out a dot mandala design, and paint the design on a 20cm x 20cm canvas.
After starting the day with a coffee and a short introduction, you will learn to draw a simple grid using a mandala stencil that will give you a basic plan to create simple dot mandalas. You will then prepare a 20cm x 20xcm canvas using the stencil to create the guidelines for a mandala pattern.
Using practice paper, you will have a demonstration on how to use the dotting balls and rods to create dotted patterns and swooshes to use in your design. You will then be guided through a dot mandala design of your creation on canvas.
This workshop is for beginners, so no previous knowledge of dot mandala painting is necessary. However, this workshop is also considered the next step if you have already completed the ‘introduction to dot mandala painting’ workshop. Although I can’t promise enlightenment, I can provide a fun and relaxed day.
Materials included
- Practice paper
- Canvas
- paint
- All tools/brushes loaned for use on the day
- Tea, coffee and biscuits
Time:
09.30-13.30
Venue:
Cumnor United Reformed Church Hall, Leys Road, Cumnor, Oxford OX2 9QF
How to get there:
Cumnor United Reformed Church is in Leys Road at the west end of High Street. The little redbrick church with a blue door is easily visable from the road. Access is at the other end of the Church accessible by walking down the right side.
By Car
From the A34 at the Botley interchange take the A420 south signposted Swindon and then the second exit on the A420 to Cumnor after about two miles. At the end of the slip road turn right, then in a few yards turn right again at the T-junction onto the B4017, going over the A420 and left into Cumnor village.
Enter the one-way system past the Vine pub and continue into High Street with St Michael’s Church on your left. Go over the mini-roundabout taking the right fork. Turn left from High Street into Leys Road. The Church is on the right hand side. Parking is available just before the church.
The nearest bus stop is Kenilworth Road. The hall is a 11 minute walk from the bus stop.
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