Mindful Art with Marcos Lastra

Create, Calm, Connected.

September 4th 2026 10-12pm Doors open at 9.30am
Emery Down and Bank Village Hall, Lyndhurst SO43 7EB

Mindful art is a creative process that combines the practice of mindfulness with artistic expression.
The goal is not to produce a masterpiece, but to focus on the experience of creating and being fully present in the moment. This can lead to increased self-awareness, stress reduction, and emotional healing.
Key principles: Mindful art is not about the final result but about the journey. The creator is encouraged to let go of judgment and embrace a sense of curiosity and play.
Mindful Art finding your creative self.
Non-judgmental awareness: The practice involves paying attention to your thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations as they arise during creation, without labelling them as good or bad.
Access for all: You do not need any prior artistic training to practice mindful art. The emphasis is on the meditative and expressive aspects, making it accessible to anyone.

Flow state: By focusing on the creative task, you can often enter a state of “flow,” where you become completely absorbed in the activity.
This state can be calming and promote emotional well-being.
Mindful art activities You can use a wide range of materials and techniques for mindful art. Some popular activities include:
Zentangle Art: Creating intricate patterns within a defined space. The repetitive and focused nature of the drawing can be very calming.
Mindful colouring: Adult colouring books with complex designs are specifically created to encourage attention to detail, which helps focus the mind.
Collage journaling: Expressing thoughts and emotions visually by combining images, text, and drawings.
This method is highly personal and can provide clarity into inner thoughts.
Mindful drawing from observation: Drawing a simple, everyday object as if you have never seen it before. The focus is on the details—the colours, shapes, and textures—to bring you into the present moment.
Creating mandalas: The process of creating a mandala, a geometric design, is a meditative practice that reinforces the idea that everything in life is interconnected.
Breath-work painting: Combining intentional breathing with painting.
You can, for example, paint a dot with each breath to focus on your breathing rhythm.
Nature journaling: Combining drawing, painting, and writing to capture observations and emotions inspired by nature.

Emery Down and Bank Village Hall, Lyndhurst SO43 7EB
All Refreshments and Materials provided.