Weekly Workshops

​Zentangle

Drawing repeat patterns that put you in a zen state of mind is one of the most addictive activities in the world! It gives you an immense amount of happiness to put strokes on a blank paper and then see an amazing result in the end!

There are lots of techniques and effects that you can create with just simple pens and basic paper. This workshop will introduce you to Zen Doodles and Zentangle Inspired Art.  With practice, anyone can do this, there is absolutely no  need to have prior experience. It is also open to more experienced artists as a way to calm your mind and reconnect to your creativity.

When you regularly practice the art of pattern, you will start seeing patterns and design inspiration every day… and I promise you that it will become a lifetime hobby that you won’t regret, bringing back that inner child who experiences wonder and awe in the everyday.  And that is a gift for sure!

At the beginning of each class, we will do a guided meditation to get you in the zone and forget the outside world. We will explore a lot of topics, ranging from tangles from the original Zentangle method to taking inspiration from nature and everyday objects and turning them into patterns. We will also be discussing how to create balance, contrast, and harmony in your designs.  As the classes progress, you will find yourself bringing in your own creative ideas and style, it happens naturally.  You can work at your own pace. The class is perfectly suited for beginners and experts alike to get a creative boost on a weekly basis. You will especially find this class fun if you have a full-time job and are looking for a creative outlet for a couple of hours every week, if you are looking for a very relaxing creative outlet... or if you have a creative block and need some time off to indulge in newer techniques! This is one of the most relaxing art forms ever and it's perfect to develop a self-care and mindfulness habit or ritual for yourself.  

Starting from Monday September 1st, classes will run on:

Monday mornings from 10.00am ~ 12.00pm 

Wednesday mornings from 10am-12pm 
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Classes run in a six weekly term, and all terms are rolling.
The price per term is €180.00. ​
Venue: Artist's home, Grangebrook, Rathfarnham. (Full address will be given on registration)

FAQ

Do you do a beginners course?

Classes are open to all levels from the complete beginner to the more advanced artist. All students work on their own tangle notebooks, so there is no pressure to keep pace with other students. An environment which contains all level of artists benefits all artists.

Are materials included?

You will be provided with a beautiful square sketchpad in which all of your designs will be created. You can take this home to continue working during the week, but please ensure not to forget it for the next session!! For the first week, I will provide materials and I will give you a list of suggested materials so that you can begin to have your own collection which you can use at home and bring to class to use in the following weeks. 

What happens if I can't make a class?

If for some reason you are unable to attend the class, you can make up the missed class in an alternative class subject to a space being available.

What do I need to bring with me?

All you need to bring is yourself, your art supplies (if you have them!)


Testimonials
I found the session so relaxing and enjoyable. The meditation at the start was really lovely. I had actually been feeling rather depressed earlier after hearing the latest Covid-19 stats and the recent non-stop bad news, but I feel so much better now. Thanks a million!
Susan, Dublin
 
I really enjoyed this Mandala Workshop :-)   I found it so very interesting, informative and also with the meditation, helped put me in a very soft, gentle place with no pressure or expectations.  I found Patricia to be a great teacher, with so many examples and explanations of mandalas and their relationships to Sacred Geometry and different cultures including Tibetan monks - whom I had seen in Trinity College,years ago, making a sand mandala and then on another day we joined many people following the monks to the Liffey, into which the sand was let fall.

Since then I have had a passing interest, but now, with Patricia’s explanations, interest and enthusiasm I hope to pursue this wonderful art form. This workshop was a real treat . Many thanks Patricia and I hope to meet with you sometime and to let you know you are a real inspiration and I enjoyed so much your presentation.  My first time on Zoom and I’m Buzzing :-) xx
Mary, Dublin

Myself and my partner really enjoyed the workshop last night. We really liked all elements of Patricia's class; the meditation was very soothing, the presentation was really interesting, the mandala drawing tutorial was inspiring and made us both want to give it a go ourselves immediately afterwards!
Maeve, Dublin

About:

Patricia Fitzgerald is a visual artist located in Dublin, Ireland. Her main focus is on the art of Mandala and the power of mandala as a tool for the expansion of consciousness. Her internationally selling work has been exhibited extensively in Ireland. As well as creating stunningly detailed mandalas, she also hosts workshops and retreats in Ireland and abroad on Mandala creation and meditation. She is a part of the creative collective outlet 300 Acres who are situated in the Courtyard at Marlay Park, Rathfarnham, Dublin. (opening April 2018)

Patricia studied Visual Education and Communication at Dun Laoghaire College of Art & Design (IADT) and also holds a first class honours degree in Philosophy and Sociology from University College, Dublin where she was also awarded a post graduate scholarship.

Her first book Healing Creations: Discover your mindful self through mandala colouring and journaling (Collins Press 2016) contains forty hand drawn mandalas for you to engage with, positive quotations and wisdom from many of the world's best thinkers plus meditation. It is available in all good bookstores in Ireland and globally on Amazon. She is currently working on her second book on personal development with Mentor Books.

In 2021, she went through breast cancer treatment and has now thankfully come out the other side. It was an experience that was and continues to be a great teacher to her on the importance of gratitude and in being connected to one's body in a very holistic way. 

Patricia has featured on The RTE Today Show, Irish Times, Sunday Business Post, Victoria Mary Clarke's The Art of Living Show, Derry City FM's Arts show, Positive Life, Live Encounters, The Dublin Enquirer and on many other radio shows and magazine features.

Patricia was a Senior Librarian and Arts Officer with South Dublin Libraries for over 27 years until she changed her career in 2017 to pursue her passion for art and meditation practice full time.