Mindful Journaling & Watercolour Workshop
A nourishing 2-hour creative experience designed to slow the nervous system, awaken self-expression, and reconnect you with the simple medicine of creativity.
We begin with a guided meditation to ground into the body and arrive fully in the present moment. From this space of stillness, you’ll be gently guided through a mindful journaling practice exploring reflection, intuition, and inner listening.
The second half of the experience opens into a playful watercolour workshop where colour, texture, and feeling become tools for expression rather than perfection. No artistic experience is needed, this is an invitation to create freely, intuitively, and without pressure.
Light refreshments will be shared throughout the session, offering space to connect, reflect, and soften into community.
This workshop is for anyone seeking a gentle reset, creative inspiration, or a deeper connection to themselves through mindfulness and art.
What to Bring
All core workshop materials, including watercolours and paper, will be provided.
If you do have a special journal and favourite pen you’d like to use, feel free to bring them along with any personal creative materials you feel called to use.
What to Wear
Please wear comfortable clothing you can relax and create in. We recommend clothing you don’t mind getting small paint marks on, as the process is intentionally hands-on and expressive.
If you’d like to explore the yoga walk and grounds of the Art Sanctuary, we recommend comfortable enclosed shoes however our event space is a shoe-free zone.
Location
The Art Sanctuary, 1 Cockram Road, Kelmscott WA 6111
About your facilitator
Subhashini Maniam is an experienced artist and educator based in Western Australia, with over 20 years of contributions to arts communities in India, Malaysia, Singapore, and Western Australia. With a background in Fine Arts and Contemporary Art Practice, Suba is passionate about cross-cultural integration and nurturing the next generation of artists. She has conducted workshops across various art centres in Perth and specialises in watercolours, sketchbooking, and Plein air painting, drawing inspiration from nature.
Trained in Carnatic music, Suba brings a unique, multidisciplinary approach to her artistic practice. Her versatility is demonstrated in a wide range of projects, including visual design, set development, music presentations, workshops, and curatorial roles. Suba’s ongoing commitment to creativity, education, and cultural exchange continues to drive her artistic journey and enrich the communities she engages with.
Come as you are. Leave feeling clearer, softer, and creatively renewed.