Mandala - Mondays

Lifelong Learning | Registration opens 8/20/2026 9:00 AM EDT

9/14/2026-10/12/2026
2:30 PM-4:00 PM EDT on Mon
09/30/2026

Mandala - Mondays

Lifelong Learning | Registration opens 8/20/2026 9:00 AM EDT

MANDALA is a Sanskrit word (from a language of ancient India with a 3,500-year history; it is the primary liturgical language of Hinduism and the predominant language of most works of Hindu philosophy as well as some of the principal texts of Buddhism and Jainism. It means “circle” or “center.” This artform is probably as old as humankind itself—in rudimentary form, mandalas appear on walls and in caves in some of the earliest marks made by humans. We often associate the word mandala with circular designs that have colors, shapes, and patterns repeating from the center. Mandalas can be precise, carefully measured, geometric, and perfectly symmetrical — or in contrast, free-flowing, organic, and asymmetrical. We will be using the freehand method.

Why is drawing mandalas so popular?

  • Relaxes the body and mind.
  • Cultivates the feeling of happiness, inner peace, and general well-being.
  • Eases stress, anxiety, worry, overwork, fear and depression.
  • Activates creativity and improves focus.


Registration is open to those who have not used a registered spot for the class before. After August 31, if spots remain, former students can register.

 

Members may take one section of this class (either Monday or Wednesday).


Dana Winterhalter

Dana Winterhalter is an Adjunct Professor at La Roche University where she teaches several courses involving creative thinking and expression.