Classes and Workshops

"A Tribute to Margaret" Pressed Flower Mandala by Janet Tam London

The word mandala originates from Sanskrit and translates as "sacred circle." C.J. Jung believed that working with mandalas helps nudge us to fulfill our possibilities and offers us timeless wisdom and spiritual understanding. Each time we color a mandala, we invite more harmony into our lives. In both the class and workshop there will be time to explore the personal meaning of the mandala designs you color and receive helpful feedback from the group. You will also learn about color symbolism and how to use it for growth and self-healing. There will be a variety of mandala designs to choose from.

Mandala Class
by Jill Cobb

The meaning of a circle,
a womb, a place for growth,
a room with no corners or edges,
a place where people come together
and are equal and free,
a place where jewel tones are apparent and shine;
pattern, design and order.
A labyrinth where you travel
but never get lost,
always a road home.

2008 - 2009 One-Day Workshop Schedule

Using Mandalas for Insight and Self-Expression

Color a mandala design of your choice and explore its personal meaning to you in a group setting. Learn about color symbolism and how to use color for growth and self-healing. There will be two opportunities to attend this workshop.

When: Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008 and Saturday, Jan. 10, 2009

Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Fee: $30 - All materials are provided and you are welcomed to bring your own colored pencils if you have them.

Location: Hummingbird Arts is located at 2777 Aldersgate Road, Medford, Oregon 97504

Pre-registration is required. Call Janet London at 541-608-9238 or A $10 non-refundable deposit is required when pre-registering. Please send your deposit to: Janet London, 2777 Aldersgate Road, Medford, OR 97504

Using Mandalas to Explore the Sacred Feminine

In this one-day workshop we will color designs that explore the sacred feminine...the female body, the womb and childbirth rituals, etc. and share insights with the group and also receive helpful feedback. Designs will be taken from Coloring Mandalas III, by Susanne F. Fincher.

When: Saturday, April 4, 2009

Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Fee: $30 - All materials are provided and you are welcomed to bring your own colored pencils if you have them.

Location: Hummingbird Arts is located at 2777 Aldersgate Road, Medford, Oregon 97504

2008 - 2009 Eight Week Class Schedule

Using Mandalas for Insight, Healing and Self-Expression I

In this eight week class we will use the book, Coloring Mandalas I, as a class guide and will color designs from the first six stages of the Great Round, which covers the first half of the book. You will learn about color symbolism and how to use it for growth and self healing. There will also be time to get helpful feedback from the group.

When: Thursdays, Sept. 11, 2008 - October 30, 2008

Time: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Fee: Sliding Scale, $80 - $100

Location: Hummingbird Arts is located at 2777 Aldersgate Road, Medford, Oregon 97504

Using Mandalas for Insight, Healing and Self-Expression II

In this eight week class we will use the book, Coloring Mandalas I, as a class guide and will color designs from stages seven to twelve of the Great Round, the second half of the book. You will learn more about color symbolism and how to use it for growth and self healing. There will also be time to get helpful feedback from the group.

When: Thursdays, January 15, 2009 - March 5, 2009

Time: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Fee: Sliding Scale, $80 - $100

Location: Hummingbird Arts is located at 2777 Aldersgate Road, Medford, Oregon 97504

Using Mandalas to Explore the Sacred Feminine

In this eight week class we will use the book, Coloring Mandalas III, by Susanne F. Fincher as a class guide and will cover the first half of the book. There will be time to get helpful feedback from the group and learn how to use color symbolism for growth and self healing.

When: Thursdays, April 9 - May 28, 2009

Time: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Fee: Sliding Scale, $80 - $100

Location: Hummingbird Arts is located at 2777 Aldersgate Road, Medford, Oregon 97504

Student Mandalas

Following are a few examples of student work from my mandala classes and workshops - the most recent examples are at the top. These works show the amazing creativity the mandala form generates...

Jill Cobb colored this mandala, design 9 from the book Coloring Mandalas I, by Susanne F. Fincher

Adrienne Fansler colored this mandala, #6 from the book Coloring Mandalas I, by Susanne F. Fincher

Carol Irwin colored this design, Mandala 11 from the book Coloring Mandalas I, by Susanne F. Fincher

Jill Cobb colored the mandala design above from the book Coloring Mandalas I, by Susanne F. Fincher

Betsy Lewis created this mandala design in an empty circle using markers.

Carol Irwin created the mandala below in an empty circle using watercolors. Read her comments beneath the image...

Consciousness Mandala

The central dark blue represents the unconscious. The deep blue tendrils are reaching out to become apparent to consciousness. The dots have the feeling of being the Universe. The fluid yellow and orange ribbons have unknown meanings. This was the beginning exercise to give form and focus to an empty circle.

Below is another design by Betsy Lewis. Read her revealing and insightful comments under the mandala...

Truth Mandala

While I was struggling to resolve a difficult personal issue, I began drawing mandalas. The ones that emerged initially were confusing and disorganized. Later I was able to become quieter and hear my inner truth speaking to me and guiding me in my decision. This is the mandala I drew after this process and I call it simply "Truth".