Mandalas: Circles of Calm

Create balance, beauty, and calm one circle at a time.

Discover the soothing art of mandala drawing in this beginner-friendly four-week class. You will learn how to build a mandala step by step, beginning with simple guidelines and developing them into detailed, balanced designs.

No compass skills, steady hand, or previous art experience is required. Each session introduces approachable techniques that make symmetry feel manageable while allowing plenty of room for personal creativity.


Class Information

Dates: September 18 – October 9, 2026
Time: Fridays • 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Fee: $35 per class
Ages: Seniors and adults (18+)
Skill Level: Beginner-friendly • Open to new participants
Instructor: Chérie Naegele (“Miss Ree”) makerhauscollective@gmail.com
Location: NRC Cottonwood Room
Registration Deadline: Friday before each class
Minimum Enrollment: 4 participants


What You’ll Learn

Throughout this four-week series, participants will:

  • Build mandalas using simple guidelines and repeating patterns
  • Learn how radial designs create balance and symmetry
  • Explore dot-painting techniques
  • Add color, shading, and depth
  • Develop a personal mandala style
  • Complete a polished mandala to keep or display

Materials Included

Everything needed for the class is provided with registration, including:

  • Paper
  • Circle guides
  • Fine-line pens
  • Pencils
  • Color media
  • Acrylic paints
  • Dot-painting styluses

All materials, setup, and cleanup are included in the class fee.


Session Schedule

Week 1 | Geometric Foundation

Learn how to find the center, create guidelines, and build your first radiating pattern. These structural techniques form the foundation for every mandala in the series.


Week 2 | Dot Mandalas

Use the same radial structure to create a painted dot mandala. Explore a satisfying technique that adds a completely different appearance to your design.


Week 3 | Color and Shading

Return to a drawn mandala and bring it to life with color, shading, and added depth.


Week 4 | Finished Mandala

Combine the techniques from the previous sessions to complete a polished, personal mandala to keep or display.


Why You’ll Love This Class

✔ No artistic experience required

✔ Simple, step-by-step instruction

✔ Learn both drawing and dot-painting techniques

✔ Relaxing and welcoming class environment

✔ Complete a finished mandala

✔ All materials included


Register Today

Space is limited, and registration closes the Friday before each class.

Online Registration Coming Soon! 


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