Find Peace, Creativity, and Connection, Finally.
Welcome to the Center for Mindful Art & Writing's Virtual Workshop Library!
Here, you can dive into a world of creativity designed to help you learn how to paint, write, and navigate life's challenges.
Whether you're dealing with chronic illness, grief, or significant life transitions, our workshops are crafted to help you let go of the "what ifs," embrace the present moment, and find calm and creativity in a compassionate community… without even leaving your home!
Explore our 100% virtual free and paid workshops, available live and on-demand, and transform your life through mindful art and writing:
Live & On-Demand Mindful Writing, Poetry, Journaling & Self-Care Workshops
Mindful Writing Workshops
Harness the power of words to heal and grow. Our Mindful Writing workshops guide you through techniques that help you express your thoughts and emotions freely, without the pressure of perfection. Join us to find your voice and discover the therapeutic benefits of writing.
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The Artist's Way 12 Week Creative Recovery Program
The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron is the ultimate self-care, art, and writing creative recovery program. This program is how our founder Katie healed from hitting “rock bottom” and it’s why the Center for Mindful Art & Writing exists today.
In this guided experience, you’ll get tips, tricks, and guidance from the hundreds of students that have actually completed The Artist’s Way. This course is a great start for beginners, especially during the more stormy times in life, but is also great for folks who have started and maybe haven’t finished the book. Join the free Artists Way taster event:
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Sunday Morning Writing Club - Natalie Goldberg
Immerse yourself in the written word with Natalie Goldberg’s "Writing Down the Bones," which encourages a freeing, practice-oriented approach to writing. You will explore liberating your writing voice through six sessions focused on first thoughts and fearless writing. Great for breaking through writer’s block and nurturing a writing habit.
Live Virtual Sessions: August & September 2024
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Sunday Morning Writing Club - Mary Oliver
Delve into the delicate art of poetry with workshops inspired by Mary Oliver's "A Poetry Handbook." We’ll explore rhythm, imagery, and form. You will learn to express yourself through poetic structures and voice. This workshop is ideal for anyone looking to find solace and expression in the craft of poetry.
Live Virtual Sessions: June & July 2024
Self-Paced Option: Replays uploaded immediately after each session
Live & On-Demand Watercolor, Mixed Media & Mark Making Workshops
Mindful Art Workshops
Unleash your inner artist with our Mindful Art workshops. These classes are designed to help you find peace and express yourself through guided watercolor and mixed media techniques. Embrace the healing power of art and transform stress into serenity.
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Start Here: Mindful Art & Writing Made Easy
Find out how Mindful Art & Writing can help you get creative and find calm while learning all about our core signature processes at the Center for Mindful Art & Writing. COMING SUMMER 2024
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Peaceful Painting for Beginners Bundle
New to painting for mindfulness and self-care and aren’t sure where to start? This bundle will help new and experienced artists ease into the Peaceful Painting Process through watercolors and marks. COMING SUMMER 2024
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Peaceful Painting Pro Bundle
Expand your Peaceful Painting practice to include more advanced mindful watercolor and mixed media techniques. You’ll get into a flow state while creating some of our most popular paintings. COMING SUMMER 2024
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Peaceful Painting Self-Care Sanctuary Series
Look inward to care for your creative self, especially when life feels hard. In this curated self-care watercolor and mixed media bundle, your worries will melt away leading to relaxing self-discovery. COMING SUMMER 2024
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Ultimate Calming Circles Collection
Calming Circles is our signature style of mindful painting for relaxation, stress relief, and reducing worry so you can embrace and enjoy the present moment. Calming Circles has been taught to over 2,000 students so far! COMING SUMMER 2024
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Mindful Floral Abstract Collection
More florals… said every Peaceful Painting student ever! We love using botanical inspiration with watercolors and mixed media to get into a flow state while learning how to paint loose florals with multiple mediums. Explore our most popular floral cases in this bundle. COMING SUMMER 2024
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Introduction to Watercolors
Learn everything you need to know about painting with watercolors in this skill-based workshop series. You’ll get only the neeN to know info on how to paint with watercolors so you can start painting confidently, right away, without overthinking it. COMING SUMMER 2024
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Wake Up & Watercolor Challenge
Ease into a Peaceful Painting habit with the Wake Up & Watercolor challenge. You’ll practice peaceful painting for meditation and mindfulness in just a few minutes every day. This challenge is all about having fun, relaxing, and embracing imperfection. COMING SUMMER 2024
Special Live Virtual Events, In-Person Classes, & Retreats/Meet Ups
Special Event Calendar
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Women's Creativity Retreat in Hawaii
Join the Center for Mindful Art & Writing Founder Katie Goodling and Off-Leash Writing teacher Tanya Shaffer for a once-in-a-lifetime healing and fun creative experience.