Introduction to Mindful Creativity:

Find your Inner Peace Painting with Paula

Are you ready to be a student who practices the feeling of connection to being present?
This is a 12-week course filled with fun people who will introduce you to the world of ART and 
help you to awaken your God given, hidden abilities! 
My class will not only grow your creativity, but may also reduce your stress, anxiety and uplift 
your overall mood.
You will receive structured prompting on how to begin your Art journey, and discover talents 
you may have never known you had.
Mindfulness and Art are waiting to be grasped. Learn how incorporating music to your 
activities, such as with Art, can help you to concentrate, improve breathing and give you an 
overall feeling of relaxation and calm.

ART DRAWING AND PAINTING 1
Student materials: A SMILE and comfortable clothing (Apron if desired).
Prerequisite NONE
 The study of how art along with music can help you to be in a state of mindfulness.
 Learn the basics of putting together drawing and painting, along with creative ideas in the use of mixed
media, that gives your art unique character. (Just like you).
Course Goal:
 To have fun creating.
Objective:
 To gain a-greater sense of confidence, in expressing one's self through art.
Course Outline:
 Learn basic techniques of drawing for design creations.
 Understand basic art concepts such as lines, shadows, blending of colors, light sources and 
perspectives.
See how basic shapes that you may already be familiar with can help you to draw just about anything.
 Instruction using acrylic paints, mixed media and a variety of techniques and variations.
 Use of brushes, pallet knives, sponge effects as well as other interesting tools to reach desired effects.
Instructional Strategies
 Teaching will be done through lecture, demonstration and individual instruction
Lecture 10 % Hands on 45% one-to -one 45%
Grading
There are NO GRADES for this course ONLY PRAISE of the students for finding their own innate, hidden
abilities!

AGES: 12 years- Adults

COST:* 12 week session/1 1/2 hour classes--first 2 weeks are free of charge! Total for classes for the remaining session = $250 ( $25/class). Classes begin September 11.

                  *Drop-In student option: This option is for students who wish to take only a few classes during the session.  The cost is $30/class, and you MUST contact Paula via email at least 48 hours before the class meets.

WHEN + WHERE: Mondays 6:30 - 8PM in the St. Sebastian Art Room

INSTRUCTOR:Paula Welch

CONTACT FOR REGISTRATION: paintingsbypaula555@gmail.com