We are delighted to announce that local artist, Gill Smith, will be conducting a Mindful Art workshop at Craigtoun as part of our Art in the Park event in May. To find out more about the event as a whole and to reserve a space on this workshop, please visit the main event page: Art in the Park.

Workshop Title: Mindful Art 

Date / Time: Tuesday 5th May / 10.30am-1pm

Location: The Party Tent (behind the Craigtoun Cafe)

Ticket Price: £30 per person

Workshop Description: 

This type of artwork is perfect for those who think 'I'm not very artistic' as the paint does all the hard work for you - and on top of being highly calming and relaxing, it's also a lot of FUN!

The workshop will run for approximately 2.5 hours and the cost is inclusive of all materials and a light refreshment. You will have the opportunity to create two canvas paintings and will be shown several different techniques that you can use. Following the workshop, you will have your own artwork to display in your home to remind you every day to stay mindful.

During the Mindful Art workshop, we will cover various fluid art techniques and use these to practice mindfulness. You will be guided through some different techniques and shown how different effects can be achieved by using various tools and methods, before having the opportunity to pour your own creations. During the creative process, we will take some time to reflect on the present moment and practice some mindfulness exercises which you will be able to apply again and again with your finished pieces, as well as any other piece of artwork, by seeing it in a mindful way. We will have a break halfway through the class where you will be provided with a drink and a sweet treat.

You will also be given the option to have a piece of high quality, one of a kind jewellery created just for you using the same paint as your own painting. (This is an additional cost and prices start at £10.) This memento of your experience can act as a wonderful daily reminder to stay mindful or can make a lovely self-made gift for a loved one.

Class participants generally leave feeling relaxed, having had a fun experience at the same time!

About the artist:  

Mindful Art is a local Creative Wellness venture by Cupar-based fluid artist Gill Smith. Mindful Art is focused on using art for wellness. Classes and workshops teach fun and simple fluid art techniques while exploring how we can use art to practice mindfulness.

Mindfulness is a great tool for anyone suffering from anxiety or depression or even chronic pain. Artist, Gill, is personally affected by chronic pain and anxiety. Having found therapeutic benefit in using fluid art for mindfulness to manage her symptoms, Gill strives to share this idea and to help provide other people with a new tool to help manage their own wellness in a fun way.