Jennifer Black Art

'Mosaic Mandalas'

Centring the Soul

'The Art and Insight of Mandala Creation'

Saturday, November 16, 2024 / 9am - 5.30pm

Let's gather and honour the gift of life, unity and wholeness!

Drawing from the ancient, this retreat will explore the Mandala as a symbol of unity and eternity. How all flows from and returns to the centre. How all, is actually, the centre!

Creating a mosaic mandala is a deeply personal and spiritually enriching process. It allows you to express your creativity while engaging in an act of meditation and mindfulness.

Participants will engage in a mindful practice of artistic expression, discovering personal insights and connections through the act of bringing their unique Mandala into form.

Themes:

To understand the historical and spiritual significance of Mandalas.
To create a Mosaic Mandala as an expression of unity and wholeness.
To explore mosaics, making the macrocosm from the microcosm.

Mandala Creation Process:

Guided Meditation:
A multi-dimentional surround sound guided breath meditation in the Copper Pyramid to cultivate mindfulness and presence.
.Materials and Techniques:
Introduction to mosaics, cutting virtuous glass, mirror, glues, grout, etc... to create your Mandala.
Personal Mandala:
Participants will create their own Mandalas, allowing their intuition to guide their choices of colours, materials and symbols.

Participants will leave the retreat with a deeper appreciation for the spiritual and meditative practice of Mandalas.

The completed piece will serve as a beautiful reminder of your journey, a symbol of unity and harmony with all that is.

The retreat is held at Soul's Palette Studios in the Byron Bay Hinterland. Surrounded by nature and the energy of the Copper Pyramid, participants will find the ideal setting to explore the symbolic art of Mandala creation, enriching their experience with presence and discovery.