Painting for Wellbeing
Discover painting as a mindfulness practice
Come play, relax, and create!
Drawing and painting are not just for artists. When approached with mindfulness, creative practices become powerful tools for focus, relaxation, and wellbeing. In this six-week course, you’ll explore simple, accessible ways to use art as a form of meditation and self-expression. Each session combines art and mindfulness techniques designed to help you develop a deeper sense of presence, calm, and joy. As we shift from striving to noticing, from judgment to curiosity, we’ll discover how creativity can reconnect us with our natural wisdom so we may move beyond stress and to reclaim a life of awe and wonder. This is a space for play, reflection, and personal insight—no art or meditation experience required.
Location: The Creative Well Arts Foundation
Dates: Wednesdays, 10:30am - 12:00pm
February 18, 25, March 4, 11, 18, 25
Experience the benefits of mindful art practice
Increase focus
Improve mind/body connection
Reduce stress
Foster creative thinking and imagination
Class Schedule
Week 1
Touching Presence
Introduction to art-based mindfulness concepts
Guided meditation for connecting with the present moment.
Drawing for focusing the mind
Week 2
Awakening the senses
Developing sensory awareness
Observing colors in our environment
Painting exercises for experimenting with color
Week 3
Seeing without Judgement
Noticing and releasing judgement
Drawing as a tool for judgement-free observation
Describing without words
Week 4
Observing the Mind
Guided meditation for observing thoughts and emotions
Giving visual expression to internal states
Developing curiosity and intuition
Week 5
Joyful Expression
Burning off steam - the physicality of drawing and painting
Finding joy through creativity
Embracing spontaneity
Week 6
Creating your Practice
Review and discussion of what we have learned
Creating a personalized practice you can take with you for peace and wellbeing in daily life
FAQ
Is this course open to everyone?
Yes! This course is open to all levels of artistic or mindfulness experience. Whether you are a knowledgeable artist or have never picked up a brush, we can all benefit from creative practice!
What supplies are needed?
A suggested supply list will be sent to your inbox when you sign up. Basic recommended tools include water-based paints and some pencils, but anyone can do this course with any materials. Whether you have a fancy set of paints or are just grabbing a crayon and a cocktail napkin, you should be able to enjoy these practices.
If I can't make the live session online, will I have access to the recording?
Yes. For online classes, a link will be posted in the community feed for the recording, which will remain active for 7 days.
How can I get in touch if I need more information?
You can contact me directly at marlowe@theartpath.co I am happy to answer any questions or hear your thoughts and ideas!
Your guide on the path
I'm Marlowe Emerson - artist, educator, and lifelong explorer of the creative and contemplative path. With a foundation in visual art, internal arts, and mindfulness traditions, I have experienced first hand how fundamental these practices are to our human experience. That’s what led me to create The Art Path—a space to be guided by both creativity and mindfulness as a way to our natural wisdom, wellbeing, and wonder. I’m honored to walk this path with you—and excited for the discoveries we’ll make along the way!
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