Mindful Mandala Workshop

Take some time for yourself to clear your mind and get creative drawing mandalas



2.5 hours Class size 1 to 12 guests    

  $80 (Afterpay available)

Looking for a way to introduce some stillness and calm to your life? This mindful mandala class based in Adelaide will teach you how to unwind through creative expression using an ancient form of mediation.
Whether you're stressed out from work or simply need a space to escape to enjoy some calming indoor activities with some like-minded people, this workshop will be your haven for relaxation and meditation.
During this in-person art class, you will learn how to express your thoughts and feelings through art and become more mindful of yourself as you draw a hypnotic mandala. You will also learn all about the wonderful ways in which this spiritual form of art can benefit your day to day life.
Together, we will start from a blank sheet with a dot in the middle and from that same point we will start to create something so individual it will become a representation of our inner selves.
The studio in Bridgewater, where this beginner-friendly class will take place, is a space purposely designed for calm and quiet so that you will find upon entering that your busy minds begin to slow.
This art class isn't about the finished product (although you will take your artwork home), it's about the journey you take to get there. Come and learn how to switch-off your stressful thoughts and turn-on your creativity.

Upcoming dates for Mindful Mandala Workshop

Times are Adelaide time. Dates and prices as of 4 Oct 2026, 10:19pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

2 upcoming dates between 10 Oct 2026 and 25 Oct 2026.

  • Sat 10 Oct 2026, 10am-12:30pm
  • Sun 25 Oct 2026, 10am-12:30pm
What you'll get
  • Two-and-a-half-hour expert tuition.
  • Your own mandala artwork to take home and newfound skills.
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Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
What to bring
An open mind ready to relax and de-stress.
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity, Christmas party, birthday or hens party.

This experience would also be a fun gift for her, gift for mum, Xmas gift or gift for couples.

Location

Bridgewater, SA

Exact location is masked for privacy. You'll automatically get the specific address after booking.

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Recent reviews of Mindful Mandala Workshop

  • 5/5 from Rachael Read, attended Aug 2026: Calm, peaceful, supportive.
  • 5/5 from Jaymie Greenfield, attended Jun 2026: Lovely calm class environment, very knowledgeable and talented teacher guiding us and providing plenty of examples to help inspire our bespoke mandala designs. Time flew by! Will definitely continue creating mandalas as a meditation at home. Thank you for a beautiful experience!
  • 5/5 from Michelle Williams, attended May 2026: Really enjoyed this class. Cathy is a very skilled artist and guided us through the entire process. Very relaxing and I would recommend giving it a try.
  • 5/5 from Alice Knight, attended Mar 2026: This class was really fun. I am really happy with how my mandala is shaping up (and I'm not artistic!!). Great way to spend a morning. Thank you Cathy!
  • 5/5 from Emma Rains, attended May 2024: I was fortunate to be gifted this class for my birthday and attended with a friend, it was a fantastic morning of creativity and mindfulness. Cathy was welcoming, patient and really willing to share ideas that seemed to suit each of the participants' styles (she didn't just expect us to all draw the same thing!) Great value for money and I can't wait to keep working on my piece once I've bought the right pens.
  • 5/5 from Elizabeth, attended Feb 2024: Loved the class with Cathy, very worthwhile, will likely attend another. The personalised guidance was very helpful throughout the process.
  • 5/5 from Vanessa Winters, attended Dec 2023: Great teacher. Gave fantastic suggestions & helpful tips. Beautiful venue. Highly recommend workshop as every participants piece turned out beautifully
  • 5/5 from Monica, attended Dec 2023: Great teacher and lovely calming environment
  • 5/5 from Kathy Jones (Gifted To This Person, Booked By Shelley Hensel), attended Dec 2023: My daughter, granddaughter and I were very impressed by the wonderful set up of Cathy for the Mandala Workshop. The ambience, music and layout was beautiful and all her little touches to make the class so much more enjoyable. Her teaching was relaxing and very thorough and we all felt totally recharged. It has inspired us to carry on and finish our mandalas at home.
  • 5/5 from Skye McMahon, attended Oct 2023: First time doing Mandala's and loved it. Workshop was great. Lovely room setup and atmosphere. Cathy was fantastic at teaching and guiding and made the whole experience fantastic. Would happily do it again - or a similar experience.
  • 5/5 from Aurielle Watts, attended Sep 2023: This was a wonderful experience! Cathy has an amazing talent and is a great teacher - everything was provided, and Cathy give as much help as each attendee needed to help make the most beautiful mandalas. Cathy also had tea/wine and nibbles provided, and I came away feeling very relaxed and happy to have learned a lovely new skill -- and with a gorgeous creation. Highly recommend! Thank you so much, Cathy! Aurielle XX
  • 5/5 from Elise Herbert, attended Jun 2023: Fantastic workshop. I was a bit nervous because I'm not very good at art and mandalas seem hard. However the teacher was able to get us started and was rather easy. Was able to tale work home and do more as well. I would highly recommend the experience!
  • 5/5 from Judy Radford, attended May 2023: Super relaxing, Cathy was so positive and super helpful. There was a choice of champagne, herbal tea or water and even a cheese platter, which I did not expect. I would to do it again!
  • 5/5 from Anna-Maria Zupancic, attended Apr 2023: A relaxed environment with lots of resources for inspiration. Cathy’s one on one support was very much appreciated. Looking forward to finishing my mandala at home.
  • 5/5 from Erica Marshall, attended Feb 2023: Fantastic workshop, absolutely loved it. Beautiful space and wonderful guidance. Would highly recommend this experience.
  • 5/5 from Anti Nathin, attended Dec 2022: I was so nervous in the beginning because I don’t have any experience making an art things before. But apparently everything went smoothly and now I’m addicted to it Thanks Cathy. I definitely will come back!
  • 5/5 from Bec Bailey, attended Oct 2022: I had such a lovely time. The atmosphere was great and I produced something I'm really proud of. Cathy is a great teacher and so talented!
  • 5/5 from Karen Stirling, attended Oct 2022: The venue was fantastic bubbles and cheese plate was a great addition. The host was very encouraging and fantastic at drawing and assisting with the next part. I would recommend her to anyone. The only draw back which is nit picking is the tables and chairs were not comfy the tables were too tight for the size of paper. But again i would give her 10 out if 10 for the whole experience.
  • 5/5 from Alana Groth, attended Aug 2022: Had a great afternoon with Cathy at her Mandala workshop. She was very helpful and gave me ideas I wouldnt have thought of
  • 5/5 from Wendy Aspinall, attended Aug 2022: Lovely Mandala workshop with Cathy, thoroughly enjoyed it. Excellent way to spend an afternoon. Wendy
  • 5/5 from Chloe Morrissey, attended Jun 2022: Amazing. A teaching style that is comforting. Helped me greatly to get a creative spark back. Love the traditional mandala.
  • 5/5 from Jenny Castrique, attended Jun 2022: Really well run. I never thought I would be able to do it but with tips from a pro I ended up with something I was really proud of. I really enjoyed the afternoon. Thank you
  • 5/5 from Deb Mandell, attended May 2022: This was a fabulous class, I had never tried mandala and it was a marvellous experience. The venue was beautifully set-up for a relaxing and enjoyable class. Loved the cheese platter and wine…lovely touch ️ The instructor was extremely helpful and encouraged us as first time attendees. Will do this again.
  • 5/5 from Natasha Wright, attended Mar 2022: Brilliant from start to finish, didn't want to leave. Great info and learnt so much from knowing nothing. Comfortable and well structured. Can't wait to do another one. Thank you
  • 5/5 from Kylie Mosel, attended Feb 2022: Absolutely fantastic teacher and venue Cathy has so much knowledge and is so helpful. I will definitely be coming back and bringing friends with me.
  • 5/5 from Angela Kelly, attended Feb 2022: Cathy was amazing…. Super friendly, helpful and very experienced….her teaching style makes you feel super comfortable I loved the class
  • 5/5 from Lynette Ward, attended Feb 2022: Everything was perfect, very professional and relaxing atmosphere. Looking forward to going back and give the pot painting a go.
  • 5/5 from Stephanie Styles, attended Feb 2022: Loved, loved, loved it! Cathy was amazing. Super generous with her time. Patient & extremely talented. Surrounding were beautiful & ambiance perfect; music, cheese platter & drinks
  • 5/5 from Michelle Sires, attended Feb 2022: Cathy was just beautiful. Generous in time and spirit. I thoroughly enjoyed the class. Perfect for newbies and advanced. Time went so quickly, I didn't want to leave. Michelle
  • 5/5 from Deborah Irving, attended Feb 2022: Teacher was very patient and gave great feedback. Time went so fast in such a peaceful setting.
  • 5/5 from Leonie George, attended Jan 2022: Loved the Mindful Mandala workshop. Cathy was friendly and a great teacher who made sure she spent time with everyone. She is a very talented artist and it was lovely being surrounded by some of her beautiful pieces in her studio. Cathy's studio is well set up and comfortable a very relaxing space. Highly recommend this class. I learnt that I can be creative and found Mandala drawing very relaxing great for quietening the mind.
  • 4/5 from Priyanka Bodhe, attended Jul 2021: Cathy is so lovely! Individual feedback along with attention to details and catering to everyone’s different style of creating their art was the highlight of this workshop It was a fun afternoon Cheers!
  • 5/5 from Sue Sanderson, attended Jun 2021: Was a wonderful experience and very relaxing with the side benefit of some lovely art. Cathy was great and paid as much or as little attention as each individual wanted. I will be recommending this to my friends.
  • 5/5 from Amanda Murphy, attended Apr 2021: Cathy was fantastic. Patient and encouraging providing individual guidance to all participants. I would highly recommend her classes.
  • 5/5 from Debra Ward, attended Jan 2021: This was a fantastic workshop and Cathy is friendly, knowledgeable and a great teacher. The venue was comfortable and well set up with great facilities. All top quality materials were supplied and there was excellent nibbles. I would thoroughly recommend this workshop.
  • 4/5 from Janet Roberts, attended Jan 2021: My friend and I enjoyed a beautiful afternoon of mandala making lead by an inspirational teacher! Thank you Cathy.
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ARTIST STATEMENT
In 2004 shortly after my daughter was born I knew instinctively that I needed to access my core creativity both for my mental health and an the inane desire to create. My outlook and connection with the earth changed with her birth. My respect of the natural world and my need to tread softly, go slow and see the beauty within nature, grew.
Over time I have dabbled in different mediums but always returned pen and ink. In 2006, I created my first mandala and I knew I had found my passion. The connection I feel to the circle has become my solace....in the beginning is the end and in the end is the beginning. My love of small details had lead me to intricate drawings taking anywhere from 100 to 300 hours to complete enabling me to slow. To no longer seek instant gratification but to see beauty in the things that take time. It has been a natural progression for me to combine both my love of the circle with my passion for nature and the need to preserve what we have.
CATHY GRAY
Cathy’s work is hand drawn in archival ink mostly using .03mm Copic multiliner. The delicacy is reminiscent of an embroiderer’s needlework and in particular, lace. The complexity of design and exquisite execution are evidence of Cathy’s devotion to her work, with any one piece taking up to 250 hours. Her intricate and finely detailed works demonstrate a radial balance, drawing our gaze from the centre point. The circle, considered the perfect shape in Ancient Greek culture, has been associated with both divine and natural symmetry. It represents balance and can often symbolise harmony and unity. Cathy’s works evoke harmonious balance and the peace felt creating the works is transferred to the viewer. They invite quiet contemplation and introspection. The mandala can be found across all cultures and many religions, as Carl Jung suggested the mandala is a representation of self, and has a calm and focusing effect on the creator.
A strong Over the last 4 years Cathy has incorporated teaching into her business. With the focus on wellbeing and mental health increasing her class’s offer tools for both mindfulness and relaxation. The workshops have been developed to compliment wellbeing programs participants may already have in place. Cathy currently teaches as an incursion from years 2 – 12 both in the public and private education system. She has been invited to hold workshops at the Adelaide University, Cancer Care, Can-do, Coles and many other businesses.
Cathy currently holds monthly mandala workshops and alongside Karen from Sabi Designs they hold pot painting and terrarium workshops for adults and students in her studio in Bridgewater in the Adelaide Hills.

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