Mindfulness Mandalas for Beginners - Day 1 of 2 -Troedyrhiw

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Taff Rocks

Mindfulness Mandala Classes - Beginner / entry level

The Willows Centre Troedyrhiw

Experience the therapeutic benefits of the dot mandala and learn to create intricate works of dot art. They're easier than they look! This course in run over two days, each day 2.5hrs tuition plus 30 minutes break. It is designed to help the adult beginner / novice. No experience necessary! When making your reservation / saving a space, please ensure you can attend both classes. If you book and are unable to attend one or both, please cancel your reservation online as soon as possible so the space become available for someone else.To receive updates on future events like this, run by Taff Rocks, <a href="https://taffrocks.wixsite.com/newsletter" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">sign up for our newsletter and updates in your inbox here </a>(no more than three sent per month)

Day 1 - Tuesday 13th July - 10am-1pm<ul><li>The beginners guide to dotting</li><li>An introduction to dotting tools</li><li>Using stencils / drawing freehand</li><li>Practicing basic techniques</li></ul>Day 2 - Thursday 15th July - 10am-1pm<ul><li>Recap</li><li>Show and tell</li><li>Putting your knowledge into practice and create a mandala art rock</li></ul>A contribution toward costs for both days - £15.00 - Read more below

Provided for you to use are:<ul><li>Grid stencils</li><li>Printed practice sheets</li><li>Pencils (standard and white chalk)</li><li>Erasers and sharpeners</li><li>20 Different colour acrylic paints</li><li>Paint conditioner</li><li>Paint pots / mixing trays</li><li>Paint brushes</li><li>All the dotting tools you require</li></ul>Provided for you to practice and keep:<ul><li>1 x 100mm Handcrafted art stone - for your final piece</li><li>1 x 80mm Handcrafted art stone - for your final piece</li><li>2 x 65mm Handcrafted 'practice' stones</li><li>Printed material to help you along (digital downloads also available for free)</li><li>Occasionally, we supply 'bonus' handcrafted stones in various shapes and sizes for you to practice on or create a finished piece.</li></ul>

The therapeutic benefits of mandalas:Designing and dotting mandalas can help you focus your attention. That’s why they’re a great exercise for calming down when you’re stressed and waking up your mind. Here are some benefits of mandalas:<ul><li>They help with balance.</li><li>They bring peace and tranquillity.</li><li>Looking at them will give you a feeling of calmness.</li><li>They help with concentration.</li><li>They make it easier to be mindful.</li><li>Another thing they do is push aside thoughts and let your creativity flow.</li><li>The way all the shapes and designs are laid out brings a feeling of balance.</li></ul>

Thanks to the generosity of the Arnold Clark Community Fund, Taff Rocks has been able to supply the tools and resources.If you'd like to make a voluntary contribution toward costs, so we are able to replace resources and run more classes, please feel free to do so. In a poll of our social media members, a suggested voluntary contribution of between £10 and £20 was the more popular choice.A voluntary contribution of £15.00 would be very welcomed. Read more about our contributions below.You can choose to contribute on:<ul><li>Day 1</li><li>Day 2</li><li>Or half on Day 1 and half on Day 2</li><li>The choice is yours.</li></ul>

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