About this Event
Immersive Drawing Experience: Discover the Art of Focus and Flow
Join us for our Immersive Drawing Experience designed to help you harness the power of quiet focus, community connection, and the meditative practice of repetitive drawing. This intimate workshop, limited to 8 participants, offers a serene, creative environment to explore the benefits of deep concentration and mindfulness.
What to Expect:
A Calming Atmosphere: Participants will be seated in a dimly lit room, where the only light comes from a projected mandala landscape on a large 4x8-foot table with a heavyweight paper covering.
Soundscape: Live singing bowls alongside a soundscape of Gregorian chants, Om Namo Bhagavate mantra, and vibrational flow music. A soundscape for encouraging relaxation and heightened focus.
The Practice: Using the tangle-inspired design projected onto the mural, you’ll let your pen follow intricate patterns, fostering mindfulness and tapping into your "flow state."
Shared Creativity: Experience the unique connection of creating alongside others in a shared space, fostering a sense of community through collective art.
Why Participate?
- Brain Benefits of Doodling: Engaging in repetitive, meditative drawing activates areas of the brain associated with relaxation and focus, helping reduce stress and improve cognitive clarity.
- The Practice of Prolonged Focus: The deliberate act of tracing and drawing helps train your mind to stay present and immersed, cultivating the "long think"—a state of sustained prolonged concentration often lost in today’s busy world.
- Community Connection: Creating together fosters a sense of belonging, amplifying the therapeutic effects of art in a collective setting.
We’ll begin with a brief introduction to the workshop’s objectives, an exploration of the science behind your brain on art, and a discussion of what we aim to achieve together during this 1.5-hour session.
In this culture of the “Short Form,” we invite you to elongate your focus, quiet your mind, engage your hands, and practice mindfulness in a supportive and inspiring environment.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Art For All, 152 Commonwealth Avenue, Concord, United States
USD 15.18 to USD 28.52
