CIRCLING HOME self-paced workshop
A Journey Back to Self
Hosted by Michelle Knight
Wholeness is never lost, it’s just forgotten
Rekindle your connection to your true self with the Circling Home workshop, led by Michelle Knight, a trained Awakening the Spirit Through Art (ASTAR) facilitator from South Africa.
The workshop begins with a soothing guided meditation that grounds and centers you, followed by the age-old practice of mandala-making, finding a way back to yourself.
Discover art as a profound source of well-being for your body, mind, and soul. No prior art experience is necessary—just an open heart.
What you’ll get
A self-paced workshop for people to reconnect with their inner self, reduce stress and anxiety, explore their creative side, and find a peaceful and fulfilling hobby.
Guided Meditation
Begin your journey with a calming and centering guided meditation. Michelle will lead you in grounding exercises to help you connect deeply with your inner self, creating a sacred space for a meaningful art-making experience.
Mandala-Making
Experience the ancient and therapeutic practice of mandala drawing. As you create your mandala, you'll explore themes of wholeness, balance, and self-discovery. Mandalas represent the universe and the self, and through this process, you'll find a pathway back to inner harmony.
Inclusive Material List
You can utilise easily sourced materials from your home and garden, art supplies you already have, or choose what you wish to buy. A recommended list will be provided upon registration, ensuring you have everything you need to begin.
Self-Paced Learning
Access the workshop at your own rhythm, allowing you to create in your own time and space, honoring your personal journey.
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"The experience was unexpected and transformative. It changed my state of being completely and at the end I felt intensely alive! This atelier offered a form of expression I definitely want to continue to explore."
ANNA KREBS
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"The workshop was a blessing for body mind and soul. And also surprising: the art process helped bring what was hidden in my heart to the surface and I was able to express it. Afterwards I had so much energy that I still felt the need to go out into nature and dance!"
AMELIE REIST
Introducing Michelle, your teacher and guide
Michelle Knight has been a trained Awakening the Spirit Through Art (ASTAR) facilitator since 2011, has studied Fine Art, and is a qualified teacher and Lifeline counsellor. She practices what she preaches and has her own weekly art-making practice with the founder of the ASTAR method, Lindy Solomon.
She’s passionate about holding a space that allows others to discover and celebrate their uniqueness. It’s such a joy to witness her students rediscovering their creative spirit and freedom. We are honoured to have her as part of ‘the well’ to help people fill up their own wells and to heal and grow through creativity.
Join us and come back home to yourself
Our workshops are designed to help you reconnect with yourself. In our self-paced format, you’ll find a creative process to replenish your energy and clarity, which are essential to foster a more harmonious future. Discover an art-based practice that regenerates your well-being and ignites your creativity.
Rediscover Inner Peace
Learn techniques to calm your mind and reconnect with your true self.
Boost Creativity
Unlock your creative potential through mindful art practices.
Enhance Well-being
Experience the therapeutic benefits of art and meditation.
Investment
We offer this workshop for 35€. As it’s about 2h long, that means you are only paying about 17.5€ per hour. That’s less than a 1h yoga class!
Scholarships Available: If you need financial assistance to be able to access this workshop, please reach out to us via this form to apply for a scholarship of anything between 20 and 80%. Financial means should never be an obstacle to taking care of and expressing ourselves, so we’re here to help everyone access this transformative experience.
If you would like to get in touch directly with us to ask questions before booking, you can do so here.
Why Choose Circling Home?
No Art Experience Needed: Perfect for all levels of creativity.
Flexible Learning: Access the workshop whenever it suits you.
Gentle guidance: receive the gentle expert guidance from Michelle to support you in the process of reconnecting to yourself and your creativity
Let’s circle home together. Create, connect, and find your way back to yourself through the beautiful practice of mandala-making. Embark on a sacred journey back to self with the Circling Home workshop, a standalone experience that offers a taste of the Living the Questions 8-week process. If you’re feeling called to go on a longer and deeper journey, check out Living the Questions here!
ready to begin?
Let’s create together and find our way back to wholeness.
This workshop is perfect for anyone looking to reconnect with their inner self, reduce stress and anxiety, explore their creative side, and find a peaceful and fulfilling hobby.
Circling Home welcomes all levels of creativity with no prior art experience needed.
Enjoy flexible learning by accessing the workshop whenever it suits you and become part of a supportive community focused on well-being and creativity.
By signing up to this workshop, you agree to our General Terms and Conditions (GTCs).
FAQs
What if I don’t have access to materials?
All of our Journeys and workshops are designed with ease and accessibility at the forefront. All materials are easy to source and most are readily available, but if you don’t have access to all of the recommended materials, it doesn’t matter. What matters is taking the time for creativity and making space for your wellbeing.
I am an artist - will this be too basic for me?
Because we aren’t an art course it doesn’t matter whether you’ve been an artist for 20 years or didn’t create since primary school. Each of our ateliers leverages a specific art-based practice to nourish and support you in different ways. How you engage with it is entirely up to you. The process typically yields outcomes such as new insights, a deeper connection to self, a renewed sense of hope and creativity… Artists are more than welcome, it’s good practice to create for yourself rather than an output every once in a while.
Will I learn how to draw/paint?
Naturally you will pick up skills simply by doing the activity. But this isn’t a 1-hour “how to draw” class that you could find on Youtube. The focus is on the mental and well-being skills and the deep self-reflection. The art is the medium for something deeper. Discovering new creative tools that you can return to and explore further in the future is more of an additional benefit.