Transformation: An Art Therapy Mandala Workshop

Workshop fee is $95

****Early bird reduced rate is $85 until May 31st!! Register now, space is limited.

Transformation: An Art Therapy Mandala Workshop

In this transformative workshop you will be led through a meditative process of slowly shaping your own unique mandala. Through the ritual of pattern, repetition, and rythym you will be guided through a healing process of choosing something to let go of and clearing space in order to honour your essential centre.

This art therapy workshop offers a contemplative experience through creative mindfulness, intuitively forging a path that takes you inward.

There are many different elements that bring us into the sacred centre of the mandala, however in travelling there, the 3 foundational stages of this journey begin with and include: The Ring of Death (a leaving behind), The Ring of Fire (an alchemical transformation), and Ring of Renewal (a rebirth). At the end of this workshop you will have created a unique, stunning, and deeply personal mandala.

While this is not group therapy, this process is deeply personal and therapeutic. As a trained and registered Art Therapist with over 10 years of experience in creative care workshops and trauma-informed healing, I will be facilitating this workshop, holding a safe space for your personal journey, and ensuring you have guidance along the way as needed.

Anyone is welcome to participate, no previous art making experience is necessary.

Join me for this creative, mindful, and healing workshop for an opportunity of self care and transformation!

What to bring:

-Carton or thick paper (cut into a square 9" x 9")

-Acrylic paints

-Pallette or plate

-Very small paint brushes (00 or 01)

-Water for paint

-Ruler

-Pencil

About me:

I am a registered Art Therapist and Creative Arts Therapists Supervisor with my own private practice at my studio atelier lanterne Montreal. I offer individual art therapy sessions and group therapy to support people of all ages through struggles of mental health and to process difficult life experiences and trauma. I also offer workshops throughout the community in coorporate work spaces, schools etc.

I believe that connection and creativity enrich our lives. As an artist I'm inspired by moments in nature, found objects full of history and potential for transformation, and intuitive felt-sense we embody. I value the healing experience of being creative, expressive, and playful alongside others and in community.

Years ago I taught alongside the pioneer Art Therapist, Lucille Proulx, who held similar mandala workshops. Inspired by her work and with her permission, I have adapted a new Mandala workshop for the Spring season, at a time for reflection, cleaning out what no longer belongs, and making space for new growth.

For further information on my work as an Art Therapist:

https://lindsayclarkearttherapy.ca/