Spiritual Creatives

Mindful drawing is the practice of using simple mark-making as a way to anchor yourself in the present moment. It’s not about perfection or skill - it’s about noticing, feeling, and connecting with your environment and your inner world. Through drawing, you slow down, pay attention to the small details often overlooked in daily life, and create a bridge between observation and reflection.

In this session, Terri Mc Sweeney - an experienced teacher with a background in Fine Art, Art Theory, and international education - guides participants to reconnect with familiar spaces and routines as sources of calm, creativity, and insight. Drawing ordinary objects, rooms, or moments from your daily life can reveal hidden emotions, spark reflection, and help reclaim the magic in the mundane. By turning your gaze toward the ordinary, you’ll discover hidden beauty, explore your emotions, and engage in a playful, gentle form of self-expression. This approach helps cultivate calm, clarity, and creative insight, showing that even the most mundane corners of life can hold unexpected moments of wonder.

Through a mix of warm-up exercises, guided observation, and personal reflection, you’ll learn to:

• Ground yourself in the present moment using two quick, accessible drawing practices.
• Complete a mindful drawing of an everyday space, object, or routine.
• Use drawing as a way to notice and reframe emotions, creating a visual journal of inner and outer life.
• Receive prompts to continue your mindful drawing practice beyond the workshop.

The session flow is simple and structured for ease:

• Welcome and breathing warm-up to settle the mind.
• Observational warm-up focusing on a small object to engage attention.
• Main mindful drawing session of your chosen daily space or routine.
• Reflection and short journaling to capture insights.
• Optional sharing in small breakout groups and group reflection.
• Closing with simple prompts to continue your practice at home.

No prior drawing experience is needed - just a willingness to look closely, notice, and express. You’ll need basic materials such as A4 or A5 paper, a pencil or pen, and optionally coloured pencils or markers. By the end of the workshop, you’ll leave with a personal drawing that captures the essence of a familiar moment or space, along with the tools and inspiration to make mindful drawing a regular, grounding practice in your everyday life.

Terri brings warmth, creativity, and an international teaching perspective from her work across Ireland, Vietnam, and the UAE. Her approach combines artistic insight with educational expertise, offering a supportive space where all participants can explore, reflect, and reconnect with the quiet magic of daily life.

Please note: This workshop will be hosted on Microsoft Teams. RSVP to see the link. Attendee count here may not reflect total participants, as the event is also listed on Eventbrite.

Step into a reflective and creative space with artist and educator Hannah Yason, as you explore the concept of the Soul Portrait - a visual expression of your inner self in the present moment. A Soul Portrait is more than a likeness, it is a way to depict your emotions, energy, and essence, capturing who you are “right now” on a spiritual, emotional, and creative level. It can be abstract or figurative, symbolic or expressive, using colour, shape, texture, and form to reflect your personal truths. Creating a soul portrait encourages self-reflection, introspection, and a deeper connection with your authentic self, allowing you to witness and honour your internal landscape in a tangible, visual form.

Hannah brings decades of experience teaching art across the UK, France, and South Africa, working with learners of all ages and abilities, including those with special educational needs. As a practicing artist and founder of process-based art programs for adults and children, she combines technical skill, psychological insight, and a compassionate, inclusive teaching style. Her background in mindfulness and Shambhala Buddhist art practices, along with professional qualifications in therapeutic and educational applications of the arts, allows her to guide participants safely and creatively through a process of introspection and expression.

During this workshop, you will:

• Begin with a gentle meditation and body scan to connect with your inner landscape
• Engage in guided warm-up sketches exploring shape, texture, and colour as reflections of your current state
• Create a Soul Portrait - abstract, figurative, or a mix - anchored in the Now, expressing your authentic self
• Have the opportunity to share your work and receive supportive feedback in a safe, encouraging space
• Close with a meditation of gratitude, appreciating the shared creative experience

Benefits of participating in this session include:

• Deepening self-awareness through a creative, mindful practice
• Experiencing personal expression in a safe, non-judgmental environment
• Learning techniques to continue exploring your inner self through art at home
• Connecting with the present moment and cultivating calm and focus
• Discovering new ways to integrate art, meditation, and reflection into your personal or professional life
• Exploring and honouring all aspects of yourself, including both light and shadow

No prior art experience is required- just curiosity, openness, and a willingness to explore your inner world through the transformative power of art.

What to bring (if you have them):

• Watercolours, acrylics, or inks, with a few brushes and a water pot
• AND/OR soft pastels, oil pastels, or chalks
• AND OR graphite pencil and eraser, charcoal

If you don’t have any of the above, no worries at all - coloured pencils, crayons, or even just a pencil are absolutely fine! Everyone can join in, whatever materials you have.

Paper & notebooks:

• At least 5–6 sheets of A3 paper (A4 is fine if not)
• AND/OR a sketchbook
• A journal or notebook, if you have one

See you there!

Please note: This workshop will be hosted on Microsoft Teams. RSVP to see the link. Attendee count here may not reflect total participants, as the event is also listed on Eventbrite.

Step into a space where technology meets intuition, imagination meets meditation, and your visions can take form in vibrant, digital life. The Third AI is a hands-on workshop designed for anyone curious about exploring their creativity through AI, whether you’re a spiritual seeker, an artist, or simply someone with ideas you want to bring to life. No technical experience is required - just your curiosity and imagination.

Guided by Eugenia Maggi, an artist whose work explores dreamlike and ethereal worlds, you’ll learn how to translate your inner visions into unique digital imagery. Eugenia’s creations emerge from a lifelong journey of self-discovery, spiritual exploration, and artistic experimentation. From a childhood immersed in the mystical landscapes of the Tigre Delta in Argentina to transformative experiences with meditation, shamanic practices, and psychedelic therapies, her work carries a profound sense of harmony, intuition, and healing.

Throughout the session, you’ll explore AI as a creative tool, learning practical prompting techniques and how to direct AI toward imagery that feels personal and intentional. We’ll look at platforms and tools for generating digital art, and you’ll create your own pieces, moving beyond standard AI aesthetics into a style that reflects your own vision.

The workshop also includes an introduction to animation, showing how your AI-generated images can be brought to life through simple motion. Examples of advanced animation techniques will be shared, along with pathways for further exploration for those who wish to dive deeper.

Eugenia’s approach integrates both digital and traditional creative practices, emphasizing art as a form of inner exploration. You’ll discover how symbolic and visionary ideas can emerge through AI, supporting self-expression, reflection, and even meditation.

Workshop Flow:

• Introductions: Meet Eugenia and other participants, share intentions and ideas
• Overview of AI & Digital Art: Explore examples of AI art and visionary digital practices
• Platforms & Tools: Learn which tools are available and how to use them
• Generating Artwork & Prompt Basics: Hands-on guidance in creating your first AI images
• Introduction to Animation: Bring your artwork to life with simple motion; see examples of advanced animation
• Integrating AI with Your Creative Practice: Explore how AI complements traditional and digital art techniques
• Ethical & Environmental Considerations: Reflect on responsible AI use and its creative implications
• Closing & Further Learning: Showcase Midjourney examples, provide resources, and optional workbook for continued practice

Participants will receive a concise digital workbook with prompt structures and techniques, with an optional in-depth workbook available for further learning.

Whether you’re seeking to expand your visual language, experiment with animation, or explore the intersection of spirituality and AI, this workshop is a welcoming space for curiosity, play, and discovery. The Third AI invites you to see, create, and connect in new ways - bringing imagination, insight, and intuition to the forefront of your artistic practice.

Please note: This workshop will be hosted on Microsoft Teams. RSVP to see the link. Attendee count here may not reflect total participants, as the event is also listed on Eventbrite.