Abstract Pattern Collages: Mindful Drawing + Intuitive Collage For Self-Care
In this class we will combine mindful drawing and intuitive collage to promote a sense of calm and connecting with ourselves, and with the present moment through pressure-free creative play.
BENEFITS
A mindful art-making practice has so many benefits!
- It is relaxing and meditative: an amazing self-care tool to help support your mental health
- No drawing skills are needed whatsoever
- Very basic supplies you’ll already have - some paper, drawing materials, scissors and glue
- Easily adapted to suit you - your supplies, style, how much time you want to spend, and how confident you feel with the processes
- Can help overcome fear of the blank page as it’s a super low-pressure creative activity which doesn’t have to look a certain way
- If you have a wider art & design practice this can be a great way to explore color, patterns and composition styles you could incorporate into your wider art practice
- It makes a fantastic activity to help bust creative block and re-spark creativity when you’re feeling stuck
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
In this class, we will cover:
- Color as a powerful tool for self-care
- Three different approaches to drawing patterns mindfully
- Paper cutting as an opportunity for meditative creative play
- Using composition as a method to visualize our mindful intentions
I will be completing a class project alongside you in separate demonstration videos - so you can see exactly how I put these ideas into practice. You’re welcome to follow along with me, or do things your own way.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
To complete this class you will need:
- Colored paper - ideally 2-3 sheets of A4 or roughly 8.5" x 11" (or equivalent)
- A selection of pens
- Plain paper or card to collage onto
- 3 x circular objects of different sizes to draw around
- A pair of scissors
- Scrap paper
- A pencil
- A ruler
- An eraser
- Glue
YOU WILL FINISH THE CLASS WITH
- A gorgeous series of colorful abstract pattern collages
- An effective self-care tool you can use in your daily life to cultivate a sense of calm and connecting with the present moment
WHAT STUDENTS ARE SAYING
"I really liked the structure of this class. The lessons were broken down into easy-to-follow steps that made starting (and continuing) less overwhelming. I found myself stuck on a prompt once or twice, and I found the demos really helpful for working through the prompts. Mel did a terrific job of explaining her thought process out loud. This was great! Thanks for the class!"
- Sommer S
"A class for everyone, in particular for those that are looking for improving mindfulness techniques. Mel will provide you with the step by step to build your project and stamp your personality on it."
- Lilliana T
"Mel is a delight through and through. I have taken some of her other classes and always enjoy "interacting" with her and her wonderful ideas/projects. This class had a special impact on my life though. It was completely immersive and allowed me to enjoy every step of the journey. I can't wait to take more of Mel's classes!"
- Linda K
"I loved this process! I learned so many things and loved the meditative aspects. I will definitely be doing this several times over. Thank you Mel - for another great class and fun ideas to mix things up in next efforts. This is my new favorite process!"
- Leslie H
"This class was so much fun to watch and also offered very unique project ideas. I'm rather obsessed with mindful drawing ( it's my form of meditation too) but never thought to use it in this way. I can't wait to try these techniques out! Mel Rye is an excellent instructor. Thanks so much for offering something truly fresh that will appeal to creators at many different levels."
- Jan C
ABOUT MEL RYE
Hi! I'm Mel, a UK based multidisciplinary artist and teacher with over 15 years of experience. Im passionate about encouraging everyone to make Art, particularly those who think they can't (because I KNOW you can!). My catalog of beginner friendly online classes in drawing, art making for self-care and Adobe Photoshop offers structured, project based learning to build your creative skills.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do I need drawing experience to take this course?
No, you don't need any drawing experience at all - as long as you are able to hold a pen, make marks on paper, and cut out shapes from paper you will be absolutely fine :)
Do I need to have practiced mindfulness or meditation before to take this course?
No, you don't. The course is structured in such a way that it is suited for complete beginners to both drawing and mindfulness. We will be exploring some simple mindfulness techniques and activities through all the different stages of the class, so you will gain a lot of different techniques by the end, but you could start the course having absolutely no knowledge of either.
How is the course formatted?
All my courses consist of pre recorded video lessons. There are also downloadable resources such as worksheets, reference photos, guides or other materials which will help support your learning.
All my courses are structured around a class project, which is a practical way of applying the skills taught in the course, and also means that you will have created something by the end of the course, as well as learning lots of new skills - I think this is the best way of learning!
How long will I have access to the course for?
Once you have enrolled, you will have lifetime access to the course, which means you can access it for as long as it exists on the internet. If any updates are made in the future, you will have access to those too.
Can I purchase this course as a gift?
Yes you can - there is an option at checkout to buy the course as a gift. All you need to do is enter the recipient’s email address and there is an option to add a gift message if you’d like to. The course will be sent directly to them with a link to access it, along with your message if you added one.
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