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Take & Make Kit: Recycled CD Mandalas

Thursday, January 14, 2021
Creating a mandala can be a calming, meditative experience that leads to feelings of happiness, peace and well-being, eases stress and anxiety, and activates creativity and improves focus.

January 14, 2021

Events > Take & Make Kit: Recycled CD Mandalas

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Thursday, January 14, 2021
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    Creating a mandala can be a calming, meditative experience that leads to feelings of happiness, peace and well-being, eases stress and anxiety, and activates creativity and improves focus.

    No need to return kit!

    Included in Kit

    • CD (2)
    • Black puffy paint (1 bag)
    • Glass paint (4)
    • Cord

    Additional Supplies Needed

    • Sturdy clear packing tape
    • Painters tape or masking tape
    • Dish soap
    • Rubbing alcohol (optional)

    Request a kit online or call 860-828-7126.

     

    What is a Mandala?

    Mandala is a Sanskrit word that loosely translates as “circle” or “center.” We often associate mandalas with circular forms with repeating colors or patterns that radiate from a center point. Mandalas can be found everywhere, both in nature, and throughout the art of many cultures. In Hindu and Buddhist traditions, a mandala is an object of meditation to aid in one’s spiritual development. It is meant to represent the universe, the cycle of birth-life-death, and the interconnectedness of all things. Creating a mandala can be a calming, meditative experience that leads to feelings of happiness, peace and well-being, eases stress and anxiety, and activates creativity and improves focus.

     

     

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    Files to download for this event

    Recycled CD Mandalas
    Instructions for the Recycled CD Mandalas Craft