Mindful Doodling

All ages welcome!

Facilitated by: Cara Bean, MFA, Author and Cartoonist
Date: Saturday May 10th, 2025
Time: 10:30-12:00pm PST
Location: NWCEAI Studio: 1631 15th Ave W, Suite 305, Seattle WA 98119
No CEs Available
Workshop Cost: $35

How does doodling lead to mindfulness? Find out with art educator and cartoonist Cara Bean who demonstrates how even the smallest marks on paper have a lot to teach us about honoring ourselves, feeling creative, and connecting to everyone around us. In this engaging workshop, we focus on bringing every participant into the creative process, even the reluctant ones. By honoring all forms of expression—no matter how simple or intricate—participants will discover how every line, curve, and shape can teach us about patience, self-compassion, and creative flow. This workshop is about more than just drawing; it’s an opportunity to tap into mindfulness, letting go of judgment and embracing the freedom to create without pressure. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a first-time drawer, this session will help you reconnect with your inner creativity and feel a sense of community through art.

What’s Included:

I begin my workshops with introductions and an open conversation about the benefits of drawing. Then we get in the zone by warming up together drawing and making collaborative doodles that become characters.

Next, we dive into making simple comics with improvised world-building and story development. If time permits, we celebrate together by reading our comics.

Workshop Benefits:

• Tap into your artistic self
  • Accept that doodling is always available for everyone
  • Embrace the unique way that we draw
  • Activate your innate brain power
  • stimulate free thinking – foster creativity
• Experience mindfulness – reduce stress
  • Improve concentration
• Build community
  • Give and receive peer encouragement
  • Make personal connections

Cancellation Policy: We require cancellation notification at least 2 weeks prior to the workshop date in order to use your registration fee towards a future workshop. No refunds will be given. read more…

• Please note this workshop is not eligible for Continuing Education Units.