Meditation and Mindful Drawing

There is a calm place that we can access when we carve out the space.

In this place, time seems to disappear. Ideas seem to flow and the breath eases as we draw. As we return to the page again and again, and form simple marks and lines, something inside begins to open. A different approach to understanding, a deeper kind of listening, a gentler way of being.

How Meditation Drawing Works

Meditation drawing is a gentle way for us to to slow down and calm ourselves in the busyness of day to day life. When we draw in community, we share that space, benefitting from each other's presence and support.
Meditation Drawing is perfect for those with no artistic background yet are curious about how creativity can help us feel more ease and flow in their daily lives.
Mindful drawing combines some of the basic principles of meditation - focusing on the breath, noticing the sensations in the body, turning the attention inwards - with simple repetitive mark making and line drawing. Meditation drawing has been associated with improving memory, assisting in processing overwhelm and stress, enhancing self-awareness, and helping with learning.
Meditation drawing also tunes us into that creative being we all have inside. Here, we can open our imagination to all sorts of possibilities, helping us to unstick ourselves from limited thinking. In my own experience, it has been such an effective tool in managing stress and overwhelm on a regular basis and I love sharing this with you.

What happens in my Online Mindful Drawing Circle?

We exist in an interconnected web of life. Each week, we come together on Zoom to share our desire to take time out, to slow down and to rest. We all create the magic that allows our marks, doodles and drawing to emerge on the page. My Meditation Drawing Circle is crafted to allow for the greatest ease and relaxation. Read more HERE.

We start with a short meditation. I then guide the session by suggesting repetitive mark marking or creative exercises. These drawing practices engage your brain in enough activity to keep you focused and concentrated, and the slowing and focusing on the breath allows the nervous system to take on a more parasympathetic or tranquil position. It feels so good when we are all in that state of relaxation – an opening occurs.

My Meditation Drawing Circle is about coming together in a supportive group environment. We sync our nervous systems and draw together. Simply drop in from 12.30 to 1 pm Irish Standard Time. The workshops are set up for you can do it anywhere – office, library or home. You can grab a cuppa, eat your lunch or simply take time out to engage in the drawing exercises. As each months’ drawing exercises are themed, often tapping into the natural world around us, you can also purchase a month at a time.

After sessions, participants often report feeling more grounded, more open to new ideas and more able to cope with the stresses of life. This gentle and effective technique is also a great alternative to those who struggle with traditional meditation.

What people say about Meditation Drawing Circles?

Jo's Story

I really enjoyed the session yesterday. I loved how you named all the ridiculous thoughts that might be running through our minds – like I’m not good at drawing ripples! And I loved how it changed from the meditative to the creative so effortlessly and wonderfully.

I’ve been through a big life change recently and bizarrely for me (someone who usually has a million projects on the go) I spent a lot of time colouring in. It seemed to be the only thing my brain could manage.

The doodling meditation feels like a lovely transition to something a little more creative yet still absorbing and relaxing.

Colette's Story

‘I have really begun to rely on my Meditation Doodling sessions in the week. It’s probably the only time I get to stop, take a pause and check in with where I’m at. The drawing exercises are so simple yet the repetitive element of them keeps me engaged. It’s like the part of my brain that worries endlessly switches off and I can find some time to just process. All sorts of things pop into my mind. By the end I’m reinvigorated for the day.”

Latest Workshops

Meditation Drawing Circle Drop In

Single Drop In Worskhop

This pass is for a single Meditation Drawing Circle Drop In. Perfect for those who are curious and want to give creative self-care a try.

Every Tuesday we’ll tune in and share 30 minutes of Meditation Drawing as a community.

We reconnect and replenish ourselves in the company of others by slowing down, mindfully drawing and coming back to the body. This is a great weekly tool to destress and build resilience.

Tuesday 12.30-1 pm (Irish ST)

Price: €10 Per Drop In

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Meditation Drawing Circle Monthly Pass

Monthly Workshop pass

Each month we cover a particular theme in our Meditation Drawing Circle Drop Ins. This pass allows you to access the full months’ Drop Ins, giving you a real sense of continuity as you deep dive over 4 weeks.

Each week, we’ll share 30 minutes of Meditation Drawing as a community.

Each session contains a short meditation or visualisation followed by a simple guided creative exercise. We embody our practice through connecting breath and mark making.