Sunday Avo Mindful Art Classes

Service Description

These weekly sessions offers a diverse range of artistic activities that cater to both the visual and tactile senses, allowing participants to explore different mediums and approaches while focusing on the present moment. Here’s a detailed description of what participants can expect from a Weekly Group Mindful Art Class that involves painting flowers, sculpting with air-dry clay, creating little art poetry booklets, and making art cards: 1. Setting the Tone: A Mindful and Creative Space The atmosphere in the class is warm, inviting, and relaxed. The environment is curated to help participants feel grounded and inspired, with soft lighting, calming music, and a clean, organized space for creating. Whether you’re working on a canvas, shaping clay, or creating a booklet or card, the environment fosters mindfulness and creative flow. Participants are encouraged to leave behind the busyness of their day and enter a space where the focus is entirely on the present moment and the artistic process. At the beginning of the session, the instructor might guide the group through a brief mindfulness exercise to help everyone transition into a creative mindset. This could include a few moments of deep breathing, body awareness, or centering practices that encourage participants to let go of distractions and become fully present in the creative experience. 2. Painting Flowers: Bringing Nature to Life on Canvas One of the central activities in the class is painting flowers using various artistic techniques, primarily acrylic paint. Painting flowers is a meditative process that allows participants to tap into the beauty of nature, explore color, and express emotions through art. It’s also a perfect subject for those seeking to develop their painting skills in a supportive, non-judgmental environment. 3. Air-Dry Clay: Shaping and Sculpting Another component of the class involves working with air-dry clay, a versatile medium that is ideal for creating sculptures, small objects, and decorative pieces without the need for a kiln. Air-dry clay is perfect for those who enjoy working with their hands, as it provides a tactile experience that can be very grounding and meditative. Participants will be introduced to the basics of clay sculpting, including techniques such as rolling, molding, pinching, and coiling. We'll be exploring other meduims too!