Mandalas 101: An Introduction to Sacred Circles

You'll learn the history and symbolism behind these circular designs, then spend the rest of the session creating your own design. Mandalas have been used for centuries as tools for meditation, storytelling, and self-reflection — from Buddhist sand paintings to Gothic cathedral windows to Carl Jung's own sketchbooks. In this workshop, you'll learn the history and symbolism behind these circular designs, then spend the rest of the session creating two mandalas of your own. What you'll do: • Explore the origins of mandalas across Hindu, Buddhist, and Western psychological traditions • Look at real examples spanning centuries and cultures • Create a guided mandala using a structured template — great for beginners • Create a freeform mandala, working intuitively with no rules or guides Who it's for: Anyone curious about mandala art, meditation, or mindful creativity — no drawing skill required.