Feeling balanced contributes to our sense of well-being and promotes resilience in the face of life’s challenges. Centering-art practices can be an effective tool in helping to restore this sense of equilibrium. These practices include the use of circular designs to emphasize the connection among the mind, the body, and the spirit.
Led by master quilter Lauren Kingsland, participants learn how to create calming geometric designs and how to use them for contemplation and relaxation practices. The long history of traditional circular patterns used around the world, as well as naturally occurring designs, are explored.
Students may choose to work in the medium of drawing or fiber art—or both. Practicing artists and those seeking new or deepening meditation and relaxation techniques are encouraged to attend.
This class will be recorded. Please see our FAQ for recording terms and conditions.
Other Information
- The instructor is Lauren Kingsland.
- 4 sessions, 1.5 hours each
- This studio arts program is a Zoom Meeting to allow for patron and instructor interaction.
Patron Information
- All Studio Arts classes require a ticket for each participant so that the instructor can provide individual attention to every student listed on the roster.
- If you register multiple individuals, you will be asked to supply individual names and email addresses so they can receive a Zoom link email. Please note that if there is a change in program schedule or a cancellation, we will notify you via email, and it will be your responsibility to notify other registrants in your group.
- Unless otherwise noted, registration for streaming programs typically closes two hours prior to the start time on the date of the program.
- Once registered, patrons should receive an automatic email confirmation from CustomerService@SmithsonianAssociates.org.
- Separate Zoom link information will be emailed closer to the date of the program. If you do not receive your Zoom link information 24 hours prior to the start of the program, please email Customer Service for assistance.
- View Common FAQs about our Streaming Programs on Zoom.
