Chicago

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Art

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Painting

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Kid Friendly

Mindful Painting Workshop

Relax and Breathe While Creating an Abstract Painting in Chicago!

Molly Cranch

5.0 (1)

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1.5 hours

1 to 30

$30 - $35 ($30 per Weekday, $35 per Weekend)

Chicago

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Art

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Painting

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Kid Friendly

What you'll do

Practice mindfulness with a relaxing painting workshop in Chicago and surrounding areas.

What does being mindful mean? Mindfulness is the practice of paying attention to the present moment, without judgment. Mindfulness can lead to a sense of calm and contentment. There are many tools for mindfulness including taking deep breaths, meditating, moving or stretching, and even painting!

In this workshop, we will create a unique and abstract work of art by connecting the breath to the process of painting. The instructor will guide participants through simple breathwork, and then provide instructions as to how to “paint” the breath using line, shape and blending colors. This class is non judgemental and is open to all levels. Participants may follow along with the instructor or experiment in their own way.

The structure of the workshop is as follows: 25 minutes for mindfulness (breathing or journaling), 50 minutes of drawing and painting, and 15 minutes to share and reflect.

You can choose from three different art styles/projects for your workshop:

Drawing or Painting to the Breath (abstract design with mixing colors)
Mini Mindful Mandalas (circular designs with pattern and paint experimentation)
Abstract Trees: rooted in the past, standing in the present, reaching for the future (abstract design with mixing colors)

All levels of art experience are welcome. Workshop content is individualized for each group, with an emphasis on art process and experimentation with materials.

The workshop includes setup and clean up (table preparation with table cloth, easels, paint palettes, and canvases) and paint instruction.

Add-on available for this class

Beginners Acrylic Paint Set (8 colors + brushes) ($40)

You can add these when you book (optional).

Knowledge required

This class is beginner-friendly and is suitable for all levels.

What you'll get

A completed acrylic artwork on 9 x 12 canvas.

What to bring

All materials will be provided, it is recommended to wear casual clothes.

Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a team building activity, birthday or bachelorette party.

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 12 years old).

An adult must accompany any attending kids. The adult may observe at the class for free.

This would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mom or birthday gift.

Location

Your teacher can travel within 20 miles of Chicago, to a venue of your choice

Your teacher

Molly Cranch

5.0 (1)

Hi my name is Molly Cranch and I am an artist, author-illustrator and arts educator based in Chicago, Illinois.

I have taught students ranging from age 3 to adulthood in a wide variety of settings including public and private schools, online and in art museums and art centers. I have taught a wide range of art media, however I love to teach 2D materials such as drawing, painting, collage, and bookmaking.

My teaching philosophy is relaxed, supportive and student-centered. I teach basic skills and techniques while allowing room for creative flow.

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