CREATING MANDALAS
Our first self-guided mandala course is here!
Now you can experience our new video course that guides you through how to create and understand mandalas that relate to your life.
Does this sound like you?
• You're looking for ways to further explore and enjoy your creativity.
• You've been struggling to develop a regular art and mandala-making practice.
• You want to learn about how mandalas can support you in your life - past, present, and future.
• You're curious about what your art and mandalas mean.
• You're ready to increase your self-awareness, self-compassion, and understanding of mandalas.
• You've been unable to join many of our CREATING MANDALAS live offerings and have been looking for a self-guided option.
We have just what you've been looking for!
A Personal Journey through Creating Mandalas: Connecting with the Cycles of Life
Our new course, A Personal Journey through Creating Mandalas: Connecting with the Cycles of Life, guides you through creating and understanding your mandalas through an exploration of the 12 Archetypal Stages of the Great Round.
In each of the 12 video modules, you will be introduced to one Stage of the Great Round through a brief description, a mandala directive, a curated music playlist, and reflective practices.
After completing Cycles of Life, you'll have a collection of mandalas, skills, and creative experiences to better understand yourself and your life through mandalas.
We've made this course just for you.
For many years, CREATING MANDALAS exclusively offered in-person offerings. But, when Covid descended in 2020, we began offering our Mandala Intensives online - and much to our surprise, we liked it! In 2021 we added MONTHLY MANDALAS Groups online, welcoming people from around the world to join us monthly as we explored mandalas through the Archetypal Stages of the Great Round. Since then, we’ve enjoyed being able to connect and create with seasoned and novice creators, as well as old and new CREATING MANDALAS community members each month.
We've also heard from so many of our students how meaningful, supportive, and inspiring these monthly creative workshops have been. However, we often hear people are unable to join us live and would love other ways to create and connect with mandalas and us.
We've been listening... and now, we’re excited that you can join us at your own convenience! Our new Cycles of Life course guides you through the twelve Stages of the Great Round, as we did in our 2021 MONTHLY MANDALAS gatherings with expressive arts, self-expression, and reflection.
How we guide and support your learning & inspire your creative experiences in Cycles of Life
We've been told our offerings always give students many different ways to not only creatively, but also effectively and meaningfully learn about and connect with mandalas. And this course isn't any different! When you enroll in Cycles of Life, you will receive a number of resources and tools to help you feel ready, supported, and energized on your creative journey.
What you’ll get with this course...
• 01 •
12 VIDEO LESSONS
Each video begins with a description of a Stage of the Great Round, including common mandala forms and colors. Then, you receive directions for creating a mandala. Next on the video are suggestions for observing and reflecting on your mandala, as well as journaling prompts that take you to a deeper understanding of your mandala. Each video closes with a positive affirmation for you to carry into your day or evening.
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40+ PAGE COURSE WORKBOOK
We have created this CYCLES OF LIFE workbook to guide and support you through this course. This 40+ page workbook helps you know how to best prepare for and engage with the course, provides art & mandala resources and recommendations, outlines each video's mandala instructions & reflective practices, and even includes space for you to take notes on each Stage. You can print this workbook or view it on your device.
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12 CURATED PLAYLISTS
Each Stage comes with its own unique playlist to listen to as you create your mandala. Listening to our curated playlists while you work on your mandala will help you grasp the qualities of the Stage, as well as support your creative mandala-making process.
Invest now for just $212 (US$)
And experience the benefits...
✓ Savor the enjoyment of creative expression
✓ Develop a consistent & meaningful mandala-making practice
✓ Deepen your appreciation and understanding of the cycles of life
✓ Discover yourself through the Archetypal Stages of the Great Round of Mandala
✓ Master techniques that increase your self-awareness, enhance your self-compassion, and expand understanding of your mandalas
What CREATING MANDALAS students are saying...
FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE CURIOUS & READY FOR SELF-DISCOVERY...
“I always feel a strong connection to the mandala and the journaling prompts are often surprising and helpful.”
— Maria R.
FOR STUDENTS SEEKING
CARE & HEALING...
“Thank you all for your thoughtfulness and effort in creating these. They are truly a beautiful creative healing circle.”
— Lauren D.
FOR STUDENTS WITH
ALL LEVELS OF EXPERIENCE...
“I know the Stages, but I feel like
I always see something fresh
after each lesson.”
— Michael C.
Your CREATING MANDALAS Team
MEET THE CREATING MANDALAS TEAM
CREATING MANDALAS is a team of experienced guides sharing the transformative qualities of mandalas. We are scholars, artists, authors, and therapists with a calling to share what we know about mandalas in order to support your personal growth: Susanne F. Fincher, author of books on mandalas, Marilyn F. Clark, professional counselor, Susan P. Johnson, expressive arts facilitator, and Paige Scheinberg, integrative art therapist.
YOUR "CYCLES OF LIFE" TEACHER -
SUSANNE F. FINCHER
In CYCLES OF LIFE, Susanne will be guiding you through each video lesson.
Susanne discovered her love of creating mandalas more than 40 years ago. Around that time, she began training with her mentor Joan Kellogg and not too long after wrote her first book, Creating Mandalas - a mandala and art therapy classic and must-read!
Susanne has introduced thousands of people around the world to the spiritual, psychological, and health enhancing dimensions of creating mandalas. She continues creating mandalas as a personal reflection dedicated to healing herself, her fellow beings, and the planet we all share.
Our 12-Stage Framework:
The Archetypal Stages of the Great Round of Mandala
Susanne Fincher discovered creating mandalas during a stressful time in her life. She found creating mandalas an enjoyable creative outlet, as well as a soothing, centering activity. Studying with Joan Kellogg taught Susanne how to gain understanding of the personal, often unconscious, meanings encoded in her mandalas. Kellogg’s Archetypal Stages of the Great Round of Mandala is a model of the qualities of consciousness spontaneously expressed in mandala designs. Kellogg formulated her Great Round for research and clinical applications in mental health. However, Susanne recognized the potential of the Great Round for a general audience interested in personal growth. To adapt the Great Round for general use, Susanne chose descriptive terms for the Stages that highlight the challenges and opportunities encountered during each one.
The CYCLES OF LIFE course will take you on a full journey of the Great Round, exploring and creating mandalas based on each of the 12 Stages of the Great Round. You will also receive a diagram of the Archetypal Stages of the Great Round to reference throughout the course.
Your 12 video lessons in the CYCLES OF LIFE Course:
• VIDEO 1 - Stage One: Resting in Darkness
• VIDEO 2 - Stage Two: Floating into the Light
• VIDEO 3 - Stage Three: Turning Towards the Journey
• VIDEO 4 -Stage Four: Embracing the New
• VIDEO 5 - Stage Five: Claiming Selfhood
• VIDEO 6 - Stage Six: Igniting the Inner Fire
• VIDEO 7 - Stage Seven: Squaring the Circle
• VIDEO 8 - Stage Eight: Functioning in the World
• VIDEO 9 - Stage Nine: Reaping Rewards
• VIDEO 10 - Stage Ten: Letting Go
• VIDEO 11 - Stage Eleven: Falling Apart
• VIDEO 12 - Stage Twelve: Opening to Grace
Let us answer some questions you may have...
FAQs
Do I need previous knowledge or experience with art or mandalas for this course?
Not at all. In fact, this is an ideal course to help guide and support you through getting started with creating mandalas.
Is this course for experienced artists and mandala makers?
Yes, absolutely. We find - and have been told by students - that each time we return to exploring one of the Stages of the Great Round, we learn and experience something new. We believe our mandalas are a reflection of us in the moment, so mandalas can be incredibly helpful and enlightening to create and reflect upon as life is happening.
What materials do I need to participate in this course?
You will need a device and internet connection to watch the course videos. You may also want earphones/ear pods to listen to the videos and music playlists.
For each mandala activity, we’ll provide suggestions for materials (i.e., drawing, painting, collage) and then it’s up to you to choose what works best for you. We provide a list of recommended and potential art materials for you to consider when creating your mandalas.
You will also need to download the Spotify app (free) to listen to and access the curated playlists.
Are there any required books or reading for this course?
No, everything you need is included with the course. With that said, we do highly recommend The Mandala Workbook by Susanne Fincher, as we reference it often in the course. It's an incredible resource for creating mandalas and diving deeper into the Stages of the Great Round.
How long is each video?
Each video is around 1 hour and 15 minutes (give or take), which includes a 10-15 minute (approximately) introduction to the Stage , 45 minutes to create your mandala, and 10 minutes for journaling. You are always welcome to pause the video if you need more time to create or journal.
Can I share my mandalas with the CREATING MANDALAS team?
We would love that! You can always connect with us on Instagram or Facebook @creatingmandalas. Or e-mail the CM team with your mandalas, as well as any thoughts or questions you may have.
Are refunds available for the course?
There are no refunds available for this course.
Invest now for just $212 (US$)
To get instant access to your...
✓ 12 video lessons
✓ 12 mandala directives
✓ Journaling prompts for each mandala
✓ 12 curated music playlists
✓ 40+ page workbook to guide & support your course experience
And experience the benefits...
✓ Savor the enjoyment of creative expression
✓ Develop a consistent & meaningful mandala-making practice
✓ Deepen your appreciation and understanding of the cycles of life
✓ Discover yourself through the Archetypal Stages of the Great Round of Mandala
✓ Master techniques that increase your self-awareness, enhance your self-compassion, and expand understanding of your mandalas
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