Online Course

Why choose this online course?

Mindful drawing is a popular practice which encourages relaxation and creativity. What’s more, completing intricate and detailed patterns in a free-flowing manner helps to release tensions and focus the mind; the core aims of mindfulness.

So this online course will offer you the opportunity to spend time developing your creativity and well-being. Furthermore, the course will deliver a bespoke programme of fun practical activities.

Importantly, this course is suitable for all ability levels. This is due to the fact that there are guidance tutorials and downloadable support documents for all tasks.

How the online course works:

Throughout the course, you will receive expert guidance on mindful drawing with practical activities and video tutorials. There is a different theme to complete each week which has been designed to develop and progress your skills in mindful drawing.

Even though this online course has been designed to be completed over a four-week period, the tasks can be downloaded and completed at your own pace.

There are downloadable templates to offer support for all drawing tasks. Please note that all resources can be found at the bottom of this page. Once you have purchased the course, you will receive an email with full instructions on how to access and download all of the course materials.

In summary, the course will cover:

• How to create decorative pattern. You will explore how to complete fun and intricate patterns. In addition, this work will also serve as a valuable reference source throughout the course.
• How to create Zentangle patterns. You will also learn how to create free-flowing and intricate patterns known as Zentangles.
• How to create zen animal drawings. You will then develop your ability to apply Zentangle patterns in order to create decorative animal drawings. Furthermore, there will be a range of animal templates available to download in order to aid you with these tasks.
• How to create mandala patterns. You will also learn how to use geometric patterns in order to create decorative mandalas. You will be able to download templates which include the basic mandala structures which you can then fill in with your own intricate patterns.

Highlights of this online course:

• An expertly designed programme of practical activity which has been thoughtfully structured in order to develop your mindful drawing ability.
• Downloadable video tutorials which can be saved to your own device and referred to at your leisure.
• Downloadable resources in order to support you in each aspect of the mindful drawing course.
• Suitable for beginners to improvers.

Tools and materials required for the online course:

• Drawing paper or a sketchbook
• Pencil and a rubber
• Black pen
• A ruler
• Coloured pens or watercolour paints
• A compass (optional)