The Mandala Journal

 Wednesday 9 - 4:30   $140  
  Ingrid Dijkers        


Student Level: All
Type of Workshop: Project
Prerequisite: None

 
   

    The psychoanalyst Carl Jung saw the mandala as "a representation of the unconscious self," and believed his paintings of mandalas enabled him to identify emotional disorders and work towards wholeness in personality. In common use, mandala has become a generic term for any plan, chart or geometric pattern that represents the cosmos metaphysically or symbolically. Intrigued and inspired by the meaning and history of Mandalas, this journal was created and loosely based on this concept. Singular unbound round pages can have mandalas on one side, journaling on the back and are neatly housed inside the Mandala Journal box. Pages can be removed, flipped over or rearranged at will - a format that makes working on pages and reading them a real pleasure. Focus of this workshop is on personalizing the provided Mandala Journal box and preparing it for your journaling needs. We’ll discuss different methods of making pages and techniques with provided samples. It is well suited for all levels.

    Materials fee of $20 payable to Instructor at class time includes:
  • Imagery
  • Mandala box
  • A few precut boxboard pages
Students should bring:
  • Pencil
  • Bone folder
  • Elmer's glue
  • Scissors
  • A 1" natural utility brush
  • Off white paint, gesso or white household primer
  • A few journaling supplies (craft paints, pens, markers, etc.)

    Optional items if you have or we can share:
  • Heat gun
  • 1/4" natural bristle chisel blender brush
  • Cuticle scissors
  • Watercolor pencils
  • Anything you'd like to include in your journal
  • Bristol or paper for tracing templates for later use

    Place an advance order for your supplies & tools and pick it up when you arrive at AU:
    Mixed Media: The Occasional Artist - Email your order to: theoccasionalartist@cox.net or call 623-847-2215
    Jewelry: The Urban Beader - Order at theurbanbeader.com, then send email to sales@theurbanbeader.com stating that this is a pre-order for Art Unraveled. Once the email is received the shipping will be reimbursed.

    Questions? Email Ingrid at Dijkers@ameritech.net
    Website: ingriddijkers.com