Central St Martins, University of the Arts London
Dates: 16 - 20 december 2024
The Drawing and Painting with Mindfulness Short Course explores how drawing and painting can cultivate calm, clarify and mental wellbeing. Students gain an insight into how art can help us understand our world.
WHAT participants said
I feel so lucky to have found David and his Drawing and Painting with Mindfulness course. David taught us to develop a vocabulary to express ourselves creatively and to delve into life’s fundamental questions (without getting too existential!). We had a lovely, non-judgemental and open group dynamic and I really enjoyed our discussions about art, psychology and mindfulness. David was very encouraging when it came to meditating and creating art, and quickly gained a deep understanding of each of our styles, ambitions and ways of working or living. It therefore felt like the course was tailored to each of us. I also enjoyed David’s humour, which meant that things didn’t feel so serious all the time. I couldn’t recommend this course enough - it exceeded my expectations and was a profound experience which has given me a lot to think about, and reignited my enjoyment in art and creativity!
The practical exercises and meditation helped me unblock my creativity and express my emotions and the present moment with a much greater clarity. I’m going to repeat these exercises at home to channel my energy and sustain the stability acquired on the course.
A very refreshing approach to drawing and painting - more free and with emotions and personal experience at the centre.