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.
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
Throughout this four-week series, participants will:
Everything needed for the class is provided with registration, including:
All materials, setup, and cleanup are included in the class fee.
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.
Use the same radial structure to create a painted dot mandala. Explore a satisfying technique that adds a completely different appearance to your design.
Return to a drawn mandala and bring it to life with color, shading, and added depth.
Combine the techniques from the previous sessions to complete a polished, personal mandala to keep or display.
✔ 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
Space is limited, and registration closes the Friday before each class.
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