Mindful Drawing Class to Relax and Unwind

Learn a therapeutic art tool to enhance wellbeing -- using patterns, colour, and lines, for everyone.



2 hours Class size 1 to 30 guests    

  £20 - £50 (£50 per guest when you book for 1+ guests, £20/guest for 5+ guests) (PayPal Pay in 3 available)
Discover your creativity in this mindful drawing session in London, a gentle activity designed to help you return to presence and connect through lines, rhythm, and creative flow. No art experience is needed for this workshop; it's a wonderful way to enhance your wellbeing.
If you often tell yourself, "I can’t even draw a straight line, " this is the perfect space for you. This workshop isn't about achieving neat or 'correct' lines. Instead, you'll learn how to simply be with the line – understanding that wiggly and expressive is more than welcome!
You’ll explore the meditative power of drawing as a unique activity. Learn how to focus on each stroke, the motion of your hand, and the texture of your feelings as they begin to take form on paper. The lines you create will be entirely your own, resulting in a drawing you’ll take home – a personal artifact of the present moment and a trace of your unique expression from this creative workshop.
Any concerns about perfectionism or fear of mistakes can be gently addressed. In this supportive environment, you’ll be encouraged to celebrate any 'happy mistakes' (think Bob Ross vibes!) and will have the opportunity to reflect through journaling on the little lessons in self-growth that each stroke can reveal. You will learn how to embrace the entire drawing process without pressure.
This class offers an uplifting experience, helping you connect with your inner self through the simple act of drawing. You'll leave with not only your unique artwork but also a renewed sense of creative wellbeing.
What you'll get
  • A completed artwork to bring home
  • Art supplies provided to use (we will be using brush markers and metallic pen/colours)
Also, the benefits:
  • Calm our perfectionism
  • Reduce the anxiety around making mistakes
  • Learn the art of surrender
  • Hone our awareness, be here and now
  • Knowing our emotions and feelings
  • Learn a new way to journal (art journaling)
  • Bond and connect with others
  • Learn how to translate your feelings onto shapes and lines
  • Relax and unwind in a wholesome way
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly! No art skills required, I will guide you step by step.
What to bring
Come as you are :) If you wish, you can also bring your journal to write your reflection, but writing paper is also provided.
Location

Your teacher can travel within 10 miles of London, to a venue of your choice.

Mindful Drawing Class to Relax and Unwind location
Your teacher

Art with Ina Leah
Art with Ina Leah

5.0 (8)
female Women-owned

I am Gabriela “Ina Leah” Fernandez, a transdisciplinary Indonesian artist, as well as an advocate for autism & ADHD awareness. With 11 years of experience, I recently graduated from the Royal College of Art (MFA Arts and Humanities), where I explored the intersection of art and wellbeing after getting a BA in Psychology. I founded Akarupa, an art-for-wellbeing platform promoting self-expression, community building, and intergenerational collaboration.
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Since 2013, I’ve performed across 8 cities in Indonesia at events like Ngayogjazz Festival, Prambanan Jazz Festival, and the Ubud Writers and Readers Festival. I performed for Bakti Budaya Djarum Foundation, which led to a collaboration with film director Garin Nugroho. In the UK, I’ve participated in events like St. George’s Art Festival, Wandsworth Art Fringe, and Colchester’s Festival of Rice & Spice.
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My accolades include winning the GoAhead Challenge (2018), National Nomination for Young Female Singer (2021), and an AMI Awards nomination for Best Music Production (2022). In 2024, I was shortlisted for the New Blood Art Emerging Artist Award Prize.
From 2019 to 2023, I researched my Lamaholot Tribe’s heritage in East Nusa Tenggara, exploring how indigenous participatory dances and songs promote wellbeing. This inspired Sounds From Lamaholot, a therapeutic art method showcased at Biennale Yogyakarta 2022.
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As a neurodivergent artist, I advocate for autism and ADHD awareness through social media, podcasts, and speaking engagements at institutions like the University of Bath and Ohio University. My visual art focuses on raising awareness about autistic experiences and promoting healing. A recipient of a fully funded scholarship from the Indonesia Endowment Fund for Education, I am now based in London, committed to creating art that fosters wellbeing and social impact. This includes being Music Leader Cohort at Wigmore Hall and workshop leader at “From Stimming to Dance” for autistic children.
2026-06-26 15:00:00
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