Learning the Labyrinth: Art Meditation

The labyrinth. No, not David Bowie. But the beautiful, turning paths (or elaborate and deceptive designs) from the Ancient Greek.

While labyrinths differ from mazes, in that there is only one path, their continually changing directions can be disorienting. And rather than this being an uncomfortable disorientation, it’s a lovely chance to slow, lose the outside world, and be present.

As well as learning about their history, uses, and examples around the world, in this class we’ll be learning to draw classical labyrinths as a deliberate tool for our own meditation.

With Natasha, you’ll learn to make an ink-drawn classical labyrinth to fill with drawings and designs. It’s a type of design that once you know how, you can draw them anywhere – on paper, in the sand, with string – as a a tool to enter a meditative space whenever you like.

So come and step into a meditative art space and engage with the lovely labyrinth!

What will we cover?

In this hands-on class:

• We will learn about the history of labyrinths and see some images of them from around the world.
• You will be introduced into the ways labyrinths are used today.
• We will learn how to draw a classical labyrinth, beginning with a template and expanding.
• You will have the chance to add detail, drawing and design as a pro-active way to engage in meditation.
• You will be guided in a meditation.

What will you need?

All materials provided, but if you have a favourite sketch book feel free to bring it along.