Mindful art sessions to relax and create

Two hands are drawing in a sketchbook during an online class, in front of a computer screen

Meditate & Create is my online space for you to take a break, relax and create in a safe and supportive environment.

  • An informal space to look after our mental health

  • Includes a live mindfulness meditation from me to help us all relax

  • A loose theme for you to follow in any way that makes sense to you

  • Open to any adult; no judgement, expectation or need to share.

Online group class 'Meditate and Create' logo in colourful blobs of paint

  • “A lovely start to the day - Eden you created such a warm, supportive atmosphere (even over Zoom) which is no mean feat!! Definitely be signing up for some more sessions. Thanks again.”

  • "Can't recommend these workshops enough, giving yourself time to create really silences the mind and grounds you ready for the day ahead."

  • "Your time and encouragement have completely changed the way I look at paint and pencils, I no longer say I can't, instead I have a go and just enjoy the experience, thank you."

  • "Really got a lot out of it. You're so talented, not only at the art side of things, but you have such a lovely way of making the sessions deep yet enjoyable."

  • "Think Art Attack meets Bob Ross and you get Eden."

  • "Loved the session today after a particularly stressful week. Thank you. I feel loads better now."

  • "I'm so glad you're having online sessions, I love it, such a relaxing creative time with no pressure."

Art for Adults in South Oxfordshire

Colourful and messy painting done at Cornerstone Arts Centre, Didcot

What is mindful art?

Mindfulness is about paying attention on purpose to what we’re doing, without judging whether our experience is good or bad. Mindfulness can help us put some space between us and our thoughts and focus on our body and our sensory experience, which is why mindfulness is so helpful for dealing with stress and anxiety.

We can practice informal mindfulness with creating art. We can tune into our senses whilst we create, we can pay close attention to our art materials, the colours, the textures. We can notice thoughts that emerge and how we are feeling.

Creating art mindfully means really slowing down and focussing on the process of creating itself, without judgement. It can be incredibly relaxing and wonderful for expressing yourself!

Drawing of watercolour painting equipment

Express yourself creatively

What’s important for me is that there is no fixed ‘end goal’ during my art sessions. This allows room for each person to make the art their own. Whether it’s a theme or a colouring page, we are all unique and have our own way of looking at the world and approaching creating.

Each person can create in whichever way makes sense to them at that moment, using whichever art materials they’ve chosen to use on that day. My art sessions provide time and space for you to play, explore and experiment. There is nothing to get wrong, because there’s nothing to get right.

Drawing of paper and scissors

Time to relax and look after your mental health

How often do you take time for yourself to just be? Schedule in lighthearted creative down time to your week and see what a difference it can make to your stress levels.

There is no judgement, no expectation and no pressure here. Just time to slow down, prioritise your mental wellbeing and create.

Drawing of colourful art materials and a big piece of paper

Can’t make it live?

Try my On Demand mindful art sessions