Hand painted Mandala Art Class 101

Service Description

The introduction class (101), will be on Monday night, for 3 hours, starting from 5 pm - 8 pm for four weeks. Class begin on Monday, March 3rd, 2025. The class will be a dot painting Mandala class, using acrylic paint. Mandala art is an ancient Indian art that dates back to 1000 BC. It consists of geometrical patterns and shapes that represent the universe. These shapes usually are repetitive. The benefit of conducting this class would be an exciting and unique art form for Estrella residents that is not taught anywhere locally. This class would not only be a new opportunity for residents to learn a creative art technique but be a great hobby to take up as a stress reliever. Research through Art therapy shows that painting mandalas is a great source of relaxation, promoting concentration and self-awareness. Furthermore, research articles on Neurosciences, backs up the art of creating Mandalas by stating that creating a mandala, activates the prefrontal cortex (the part of the brain that helps in focus, makes decisions and aids in regulating emotions). The engagement in a structural natural rhythmic process helps calm the fight or flight response, which is the trigger for anxiety. The practice taps into an individual's visual and motor centers helping to stay grounded in the present.