Tag Archives: Mandala
Sacred Circles: Tibetan Mandala
During the first offering of “Sacred Circles,” it was our incredible good fortune to discover that a local art museum was hosting an exhibit entitled “The Mystical Arts of Tibet.” Also, Tibetan monks from the Drepung Loseling Monastery were at … Continue reading
Sacred Circles: More Student Mandalas
These mandalas were created using Prismacolor pencils on 9×9-inch Tru-Ray black construction paper. Students could choose their designs, and their primary goal was to achieve a luminous effect in their artwork. To prepare, they worked through many exercises in Judith … Continue reading
Sacred Circles: Circular Art and Mandalas
As part of the “Sacred Circles” course, students created circular designs and mandalas using Prismacolor pencils.
Sacred Circles: Illuminated Hands
As part of the “Sacred Circles” unit, students worked on exercises in Judith Cornell’s book, “Mandala: Luminous Symbols for Healing.” I highly recommend this book, and the exercises in it are progressive in nature, helping students acquire specific technical skills. While meditations accompany … Continue reading
The Story Behind “Sacred Circles”
In October of 2000, I started trying to figure out what sort of major course to offer for a two-week “mini-mester” that was part of my school’s academic schedule. During the mini-mester, students would take a “major” class that met … Continue reading