Mandala Making

Overview:

Mandalas are found in many cultures dating back to ancient times. The mandala pattern can also be found in nature. Mandalas consist of repeated patterns of line and shape radiating out within concentric circles. Because our templates and design choices are all different our mandalas will all be unique just like we are all unique and have our own special qualities. Creating and coloring mandalas have been shown to provide a meditative quality because of the mindful approach to making them. This video will cover a brief description of what mandalas are and provide you with a step-by-step template and design format to create your own mandalas.

Supplies:

• Variety of circle tracers (this can be lids, plates, cups, bowls or any circular object that can be traced)

• Pencil with an eraser (a separate eraser if your pencil doesn’t have one)

• Black permanent marker

• Ruler

• White paper (for your artwork)

• Colored pencils

• Protective surface (to protect your table from the marker)