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 be guided to complete a second more complex grid on a prepared 20cm x 20xcm canvas using a ruler, protractor and drawing compass that will give you the skills to tailor a grid to produce more complex mandala patterns.
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 on canvas.
This workshop is for beginners, so no previous knowledge of dot mandala painting is necessary. However, this workshop is 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 (please bring a packed lunch)
Time:
09.30-12.30
Venue:
Pavilion, Lechlade Memorial Hall, Oak Street, Lechlade GL7 3AY
How to get there:
The Memorial Hall and Pavilion are situated just off Oak Street in Lechlade-on-Thames. The workshop will be held in the Pavilion.
From Burford:
From the Burford roundabout, turn on to the A361 towards Lechlade. Drive into Lechlade past the Texaco garage on your left. Lechlade Memorial Hall and Pavilion is situated off the main road on your right, just after the pedestrian crossing.
From Faringdon:
Take the A417 to Lechlade. At the junction in Lechlade, turn right. The Memorial Hall and Pavilion are off the main road just after Jubilee Hall Antiques on your left.
From Cirencester:
Follow the A417 to Lechlade. Go straight on at the traffic lights towards Burford. The Memorial Hall and Pavilion are off the main road just after Jubilee Hall Antiques on your left.
From Swindon:
Follow the A361 to Lechlade. At the traffic lights turn right. The Memorial Hall and Pavilion are off the main road just after Jubilee Hall Antiques on your left.
Please note that the Pavilion is the smaller of the two buildings on the Memorial site. Parking is on site at this venue.
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