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Made by You: Mindful Mandala

Date: Sat, Oct 17, 2026

Time: 9:30 AM - 12 PM

Venue: MAA Nixie, Durham

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Category: Fitness

Made by You: Mindful Mandala is a guided introduction to drawing mandalas from scratch, led by artist and designer Saudamini Madra. In this workshop, you’ll practice a mindfulness and quality of attention that makes work feel steady rather than hurried. You’ll learn about the geometry of the Mandala art form, and using a radial grid to develop patterned sequences from the center out.The pace of this workshop is deliberate. By drawing outward from a single point and repeating a mark until it becomes familiar, you’ll carry with you a greater sense of quiet the rest of the day. At some point in the session, the marks stop requiring the same effort they did at the start.This workshop will take place indoors at MAA Nixie in their clubroom. It is best suited for young adults to older adults, ages 14+. Basic use and control over a rule and a protractor is required. All materials are provided.

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Fitness · Durham

Made by You: Mindful Mandala

“Leave the younger kids at home for this one; it requires quiet concentration.”

When
Oct 17
Sat, Oct 17, 2026
9:30 AM - 12 PM
Where
MAA Nixie
Durham, NC
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Made by You: Mindful Mandala is a guided, slow-paced art workshop where participants learn to draw intricate radial patterns from scratch. Led by artist and designer Saudamini Madra, the session focuses on using geometry and repetitive drawing as a form of active mindfulness. This indoor class is held in the clubroom at MAA Nixie in Durham and is designed for participants ages 14 and older. You do not need prior art experience, but you should be comfortable using a ruler and a protractor to map out your grid. All drawing supplies are provided with your registration, so you can simply show up and create. If you need a break from the usual weekend rush, this workshop is a perfect excuse to carve out two hours of quiet focus. It is a lovely opportunity for a solo creative escape or a calm morning out with your high schooler.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What age group is this mandala workshop designed for?
This event is best suited for teenagers and adults ages 14 and up, as it requires basic hand-eye coordination to use a ruler and protractor.
Do I need to bring my own art supplies to MAA Nixie?
No, all drawing tools, paper, and necessary materials are provided for you during the session.

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Oct 17

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Made by You: Mindful Mandala runs Sat, Oct 17, 2026, 9:30 AM - 12 PM.

Listed ages: ages 14+

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MAA Nixie is at 1150 Hitchings Way, Durham, NC. Open in Google Maps.

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