Nature Mandalas with Phoebe Hofsteede

Join Phoebe for an afternoon of arranging & designing flowers and other natural materials in the meditative practice of creating nature mandalas.

Mandala, meaning circle in Sanskrit, is a geometric design organised around a unifying centre. Nature mandalas are a non-permanent structure that reflects the circle of life, and the ever changing seasons we face throughout life.

Participants are provided with all materials to design a nature mandala, using Phoebe’s personal collection of dried & fresh flowers, crystals and other natural materials.

Beginning with a relaxing guided meditation to calm the nervous system, participants are then guided through the meditative process of working with natural items to design their own nature mandala, or contribute to a communal mandala, followed by sharing & reflecting our experience within the circle once designs are complete, over a cup of herbal tea.

Included in the workshop ticket:

• A guided meditation
• A sensory experience using natural materials
• Herbal tea
• Connection to like minded people
• Space to relax and reflect

What to bring:

• Yoga mat, cushion, blanket or any other comforts
• Optional: journal to record any ideas, thoughts or feelings that arise

What you learn:

• How to calm the mind with meditation
• How to use natural objects to create patterns & designs
• Practise fine motor skills & design skills

About the facilitator

Phoebe Hofsteede is a mixed media artist and creative art therapy practitioner based in the Moreton Bay area, who has been practising art for over 15 years. Phoebe creates unique artworks using real pressed flowers, collage and paint overlaying her photographs of landscapes, still life or portraits. As a creative art therapy practitioner, Phoebe shares her love of healing through art & nature directly with clients, guiding them to understand how creative expression aids the mind-body connection in order to heal physically, mentally & spiritually. Phoebe’s services include group workshops, as well private individual sessions where she is able to support each client through their own creative expression and exploration.