Events and Programs
Dot Mandala Workshop
Date: Thursday, April 17
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
For adults. Registration is required as space is limited, visit our event calendar to register.
"Dots With Bindu" presents a Dot Mandala Workshop.
Join us for this two hour workshop and learn to paint a dot mandala and enjoy this relaxing and fun activity with family and friends. No artistic ability is needed!
Dot mandala painting is a traditional art form with a very meditative and therapeutic effect on your mind and body. You will paint along with Bindu Gupta to make your very own dot mandala artwork masterpiece. You can learn the fundamentals of Dot Mandala painting with step-by-step instructions.
Are you ready to have some fun? Get ready to relax, unwind and paint!
This workshop is offered with a grant from the Mass Cultural Council and the Acton-Boxborough Cultural Council.
About mandalas:
Mandalas are much more than mere designs. Mandala comes from the Sanskrit word ‘Mandal,’ meaning circle. It is a circular, symmetrical design with repetitions of patterns that create an illusion of motion. It is a therapeutic art and reflects the artist’s soul. The mandala’s purpose is to help transform ordinary minds into enlightened ones.
This is the magic of art, which can convert anything into pure beauty. The mandala dot art patterns can be made on any sized canvas, terracotta plates, coasters, pebbles, trays, etc. The paintings can be used as gifts, home décor, wall hangings, fridge magnets, etc. In this display, you will find all the upcycled items like CDs, records, wine bottles, cutting boards, etc.
Dot mandala paintings are done with the technique of pointillism. Thousands of colored dots on the canvas make an outcome.
Since ancient times, Dot Mandala Art is considered a form of meditative art. By drawing them, you can increase concentration levels and helps your mind stay calm. Try it! You will end up making more than one.
About the artist: Bindu Gupta is a local resident of Shrewsbury. She is a self-taught artist & a yoga meditation teacher. She likes to paint with acrylics & dot mandalas are her passion. You can visit her website at www.yogawithbindu.com.