Abstract art is just one line, one dot, one doodle at a time. It’s not like painting a landscape or drawing a bowl of fruit, if you make a mistake, just adapt the design and incorporate it! There is no right or wrong – everyone can succeed. All workshops are carried out face-to-face in tranquil settings - think of your workshop as a mini self-care retreat with calming music, aromatherapy oils burning and company with like-minded people. Don't worry if you have never done anything like this before - I'll gently guide you. Take a step for 'you' and book some 'me' time to unwind your mind at one of the workshops below. For workshops and retreats coming up in the near future, please follow the link.
Mind Unwind also offers private workshops, wellbeing in the workplace sessions, keynote speaking and collaboration retreats. See below for more details.
Gather your friends or group and create space for shared calm. Mind Unwind offers bespoke wellbeing workshops delivered to your venue, designed to help your group relax, reconnect and discover the restorative power of creative practice. Whether you're planning a celebration, quality friend time, or simply want to share in a new experience, Mind Unwind can create a bespoke workshop to meet your needs and wishes. For example I have recently delivered a 60th birthday for a group of 6 friends; a keynote and mandala workshop for 100 ladies at Petersfield WI; a family workshop with three generations and a sailing club 'Seascapes' theme for twelve people.
I also offer sessions on retreat days in collaboration with other wellbeing practitioners eg pilates, yoga, sound baths, forest bathing. Please drop me a message if you are interested in discussing any of these options.
A group of friends treated me, and themselves, to a workshop with Emma for my birthday, and we had a fabulous day trying our hand at Mandalas, watercolour and doodles. I was amazed at the results, which improved when I was relaxed and not concerned about the outcome, just enjoyed the creative process, which was all down to Emma, who is friendly, welcoming, inspiring and encouraging.
Sue Elson
This gentle workshop invites you to slow down and savour the creative process itself. Through the repetitive, rhythmic nature of layering watercolours and adding mindful mark-making, you'll find yourself naturally entering a state of calm focus where the journey matters more than the destination.
-Learn to build beautiful depth by layering watercolour washes in varying intensities - creating rich, abstract forms.
-Through gentle, repetitive mark-making and doodling with a choice of pens, you'll embellish your layers with patterns that complement your watercolour flows.
Stepping away from screens, deadlines and outcomes to simply create for the sake of it felt incredibly refreshing. The session was calm, welcoming and thoughtfully guided, making it easy to slow down and enjoy the process rather than focus on perfection. Emma creates such a supportive space, and the whole experience was a lovely way to reconnect with creativity while also calming the nervous system and grounding yourself in the moment.
Kayleigh Campbell
This workshop will combine the therapeutic benefits of exploring watercolours and mandala creation. This gentle workshop invites you to slow down and savour the creative process itself. Through the repetitive, rhythmic nature of layering watercolours and adding mindful mark-making, you'll find yourself naturally entering a state of calm focus where the journey matters more than the destination.
Emma was absolutely amazing. As someone who had never done watercolours before, she made the whole process so easy to understand and genuinely enjoyable. She explained everything clearly and helped me fall in love with painting from the very first session.
Whenever I felt stuck, she had plenty of ideas and inspiration to guide me, without ever taking over my creativity. The class itself was incredibly relaxing, and all the materials provided were high quality.
Zoe Lazell
Mandalas can be found in cultures all around the world and take many beautiful forms. In this workshop, I’ll guide you through the process of creating your own mandala, helping you tap into the calming rhythm of symmetrical design. As you mindfully draw repetitive lines, dots and shapes, you’ll find yourself feeling grounded and your mind unwinding.
What you'll learn:
-How to construct a mandala from scratch
-Techniques for creating your own intricate mandala designs – as simple or complex as you wish to make them
-How to use mandalas as a meditative tool for relaxation
Let go of perfection and embrace the freedom of abstract watercolour painting. This course is designed for anyone who wants to explore watercolour techniques in an expressive and free-flowing way. You'll learn how to engage with the paint, different brushes and colours, allowing them to flow naturally while you focus on the process, not the product.
What you'll learn:
-Basic watercolour techniques to create abstract designs
-How to enhance watercolours with embellishments including fineliners, marker pens and a range of brush techniques.
-A perfect course for those looking to discover the joy of simple watercolour pieces without the pressure of being 'right'.
-Start your mindful art journey today—because you deserve the time and space to unwind your mind.
Evidence shows that using mindful art techniques helps teams manage stress effectively, improving resilience, focus, and sustained productivity in the workplace. By integrating mindful creativity, employees develop practical tools to reduce burnout, adapt to challenges, and maintain high performance. For example, mindful creativity strengthens attention and presence in the moment, improving focus in other areas of life. Through simple creative practices, teams gain strategies to recover quickly from pressure, enhance clarity, and work with greater efficiency.
PACKAGES: from 1 hour ‘lunch and learn’ taster style workshops, to offsite half day retreats, to a series of workshops over time exploring a range of techniques, I can adapt my package to suit the needs of your team / workplace.
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