In-person 90 min workshop suitable for corporate wellbeing days, community groups and other organised groups of up to 12 participants (adults only).
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Create meaningful & symbolic collages
Every Artwork Tells a Story
Symbollage® workshop is a mindful art experience designed to help express yourself using a set of visual symbols, photos, quotes and other elements that might feel significant.
Symbollage® Ideas:
- Embrace a Life Chapter. Celebrate your past or let go of what no longer serves you.
- Show a Connection. Illustrate a relationship with a friend, parent, child, romantic partner etc.
- Create a Vision Board. Make a piece that represents yourself or who you want to become.
Benefits:
- Release Stress
- Improve Focus & Concentration
- Increase Emotional Awareness
- Let Go & Heal
- Enhance Your Visualisation Skills
No Previous Art Experience Required.
In-person 90 min Symbollage Workshops.
Suitable for corporate wellbeing days, community groups and other organised groups of up to 12 participants (adults only).
Delivered in Ireland by the workshop founder.
Step 1 | Introduction & Examples
Each workshop starts with an introduction, examples and reflection. Working on a Symbollage® is a mindful process. Participants often have the intention to grasp, embrace or release a life event or chapter. If nothing comes to your mind, you will enjoy the process by working intuitively.
Step 2 | Preparation
Each participant receives 3 sets of colourful printed visual symbols and special backgrounds. Some creators bring photographs, personal notes or even old letters. There is no right or wrong. All required art supplies are provided.
Step 3 | Creation
Creating the Symbollage® is a contemplative and intuitive process.
After the workshop you will receive an e-mail with a printable black and white set of symbols if you wish to print and colour them yourself for your future Symbollages.
Please feel free to share the process and finished artwork using the hashtag: #symbollage
Designed & Facilitated by Dee Stoppa
I’m an artist (professional member of Visual Artists Ireland), an accredited coach and a qualified facilitator (Arts+Health Graduate from NCAD). My passion for mindful art is rooted in both lived experience and professional training.
The Symbollage® Workshop is my signature method, developed and facilitated since 2018, and officially trademarked in Ireland. Until early 2023, it was known as the Creative Mandala Workshop.
My studio is located at Market Sq Studios, Ballinakill, Co. Laois (on the Co. Kilkenny border). Open by appointment only. Keep an eye on my Instagram account for studio updates and behind-the-scenes insights.
Visit my official website deestoppa.com
Do you represent a group?
Get in touch to learn more about inviting me to facilitate Symbollage® Workshops.
Suitable for corporate wellbeing days, community groups and other organised groups of up to 12 participants (adults only).
Delivered in Ireland by the workshop founder.