Mindfulness, drawing & creativity

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

Courses available both in-person and online

We offer a range of long and short courses allowing you to choose between online and in-person learning. All our courses are live, interactive, and taught by expert tutors. No matter how you prefer to learn, we've got the class for you. See our guide to online learning for more information about accessing our live online courses.

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  1. Drawing and mindfulness
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sun 18 Jun 2023 (and 4 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Clare Barton-Harvey
    An opportunity to explore the beauty and simplicity of the ancient practice of mindfulness in the context of drawing. Through a range of traditional and experimental approaches to drawing, be inspired by new ways of seeing and approaching drawing. This course offers a great introduction to mindful drawing or a way for you to further integrate mindfulness into your drawing.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £279.00
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  2. Drawing and mindfulness: the art of seeing
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sun 29 Oct 2023 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Clare Barton-Harvey
    Explore 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
  3. Drawing and mindfulness: the art of being
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sun 4 Feb 2024

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Clare Barton-Harvey
    Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £99.00
  4. Drawing and mindfulness: an introduction
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 6 Jul 2024 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Clare Barton-Harvey
    An 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
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  5. Drawing and mindfulness: imagination
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sun 10 Mar 2024

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Clare Barton-Harvey
    Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £99.00
  6. Drawing and mindfulness: the art of feeling
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sun 21 Apr 2024

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Clare Barton-Harvey
    Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £99.00
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