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Spiral Sketching: A Journey in Mindful Art

2024-09-04 19:00:00 2024-09-04 20:00:00 America/Chicago Spiral Sketching: A Journey in Mindful Art Hoffman Estates Branch - Meeting Room

Wednesday, September 04
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-09-04 19:00:00 2024-09-04 20:00:00 America/Chicago Spiral Sketching: A Journey in Mindful Art Hoffman Estates Branch - Meeting Room

Hoffman Estates Branch

Meeting Room

Step into a space of tranquility and creativity with "Spiral Sketching," an hour-long session designed to awaken your inner artist through mindful drawing. Gathered in a circle of chairs at our Hoffman Estates branch, participants will embark on a guided exploration of drawing techniques inspired by the soothing arrangement of our circle. With pads of paper or clipboards, attendees will delve into meditative exercises that encourage creativity and self-expression.

1. Breath Awareness: Start with deep breathing exercises to center yourself and cultivate a sense of presence, empowering you to engage in the creative process actively.

2. Mindful Observation: Practice mindful observation of your surroundings, focusing on the shapes, patterns, and textures that inspire your artwork.

3. Sensory Awareness: Explore your senses by paying attention to the sensations of drawing—the feel of the pencil on paper, the sounds of scratching or scribbling, and the visual feedback of your creations taking shape.

4. **Non-Judgmental Awareness**: Cultivate a non-judgmental attitude towards your artwork. Let go of self-criticism and embrace imperfections as part of the creative journey.

5. **Flow State Activation**: Enter a flow state as you lose yourself in drawing, experiencing a sense of timelessness and effortless focus.

Whether you're sketching a simple spiral or creating intricate patterns, this class offers a sanctuary for artistic discovery and relaxation. No artistic background is required—bring your curiosity and an open heart.

Hoffman Estates Branch

Phone: (847) 885-3511

Hours
Mon, Sep 16 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Sep 17 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Sep 18 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Sep 19 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Sep 20 9:00AM to 4:45PM
Sat, Sep 21 9:00AM to 4:45PM
Sun, Sep 22 Closed

About the library

The Schaumburg Township District Library serves in excess of 134,000 residents in portions of the municipalities Elk Grove Village, Hanover Park, Hoffman Estates, Schaumburg and Streamwood. With over 1 million visitors each year, the library circulates over 2,000,000 items annually and is the second largest public library in the state of Illinois.

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