Mindfulness, Drawing & Creativity Courses
The worlds of mindfulness and art are converging in new and exciting ways; mindfulness practice can develop reflection, concentration and self-examination leading to creative clarity through the pleasure of being present and aware.
Mindfulness exercises are not only useful for stress-reduction but can also support new ways of seeing and stimulate new directions, encouraging a deeper connection with ourselves and the world around us and help to overcome obstacles to creativity such as the pressure for perfection, lack of confidence, self-doubt, and creative block.
These courses allow some personal time out, to reset and focus combining meditation with simple drawing and painting exercises that explore perception, flow and instinct as part of the creative process. We also offer courses that spark idea generation and creativity through playful mark making and experimentation with materials. These approaches help you to access, develop and sustain your imagination and to find ways of expressing yourself with increased freedom and confidence.
For more information about courses available, please contact our Visual Arts team on visualarts@citylit.ac.uk
- Drawing and mindfulnessCourse start date: Sun 12 May 2024 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Clare Barton-HarveyAn opportunity to explore the beauty and simplicity of the ancient practice of mindfulness in the context of drawing. Explore how the two disciplines complement each other, leading to greater clarity of perception, aliveness and appreciation. A practical drawing course, from observation.Full fee £209.00 - Drawing and mindfulness: the art of seeingCourse start date: Sun 29 Oct 2023 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Clare Barton-HarveyExplore the enriching relationship of drawing and mindfulness and how this can support new ways of seeing to stimulate new directions in your drawing. Suitable for those with experience in mindfulness and/or drawing who wish to re-fresh their practice or stimulate new approaches, as well as enthusiastic beginners.Full fee £99.00 - Drawing and mindfulness: the art of beingCourse start date: Sun 4 Feb 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Clare Barton-HarveyFull fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £99.00 - Drawing and mindfulness: an introductionCourse start date: Sat 6 Jul 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Clare Barton-HarveyAn introduction to drawing and mindfulness and how when practised together they can support greater confidence and creativity in drawing. Through a variety of guided exercises, explore how the two disciplines relate and how each can enrich the other. This course is suitable for beginners to drawing and/or mindfulness.Full fee £49.00 - Drawing and mindfulness: imaginationCourse start date: Sun 10 Mar 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Clare Barton-HarveyFull fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £99.00 - Drawing and mindfulness: the art of feelingCourse start date: Sun 21 Apr 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Clare Barton-HarveyFull fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £99.00
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