Mindful Mark Making

Students will learn about mindfulness practices through guided deep breathing and visualization exercises. Then students will paint whatever visualization shows up for them. There is no expectation for students to create with any level of technical skill. Results might be messy. They might be simple. All approaches are valid. The point is to approach the exercises with a sense of compassion and gentleness for oneself. The overall goal is to facilitate a space that is open and welcoming for all people to practice mindfulness and art at the same time.

Please note that materials are student provided. Please see the list below for required materials.

• Winsor and Newton Cotman Sketcher’s Pocket Set of 12 (Blick item number 00337-1057)
• Strathmore 400 Series Watercolor Paper 5.5 x 8.5″ (item number 10118-0055)
• Princeton Real Value Golden Taklon Brushes (item number 06223-9116)