Botanical mandala print workshop with Phoebe Hofsteede

Next date: Friday, 03 October 2025 | 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Are you looking for a creative workshop near Brisbane? Join Phoebe to create a beautiful botanical print mandala using pressed flower art techniques, inks and paper. These workshops take place in various locations across Moreton Bay, north of Brisbane. 

Mandala, meaning circle in Sanskrit, is a geometric design organised around a unifying centre. Botanical mandalas reflect the circle of life. They serve as a symbol of the ever-changing seasons we encounter throughout life. 

The workshop begins with a short, guided relaxation exercise to help calm your nervous system. Then, Phoebe will guide you through a meditative process of working with natural items to design your print. This involves pressing flowers and foliage into ink, then transferring the ink onto thick artist paper stock. 

What's included

• A short, guided relaxation exercise. 
• A sensory experience using natural materials.
• All the materials needed to design your print.
• An A4-sized artwork to take home, including test prints.

What you'll learn

• How to calm the mind through mindful practices.
• How to use natural objects to create patterns and designs. 
• Practise fine motor skills and design skills.

What to bring

• Clothes that can get dirty/ink on them, or an apron.

About the facilitator

Phoebe Hofsteede is a mixed-media artist and creative art therapy practitioner based in the Moreton Bay area. She has been practising art for over 15 years. 

Phoebe creates nature mandala installations and unique artworks using real pressed flowers, collage and paint, overlaying her photographs of landscapes, still life or portraits. 

As a creative art therapy practitioner, Phoebe shares her love of healing through art and nature directly with clients, guiding them to understand how creative expression aids the mind-body connection to heal physically, mentally, and spiritually. 

Phoebe’s services include group workshops and private individual sessions where she supports each client through their own creative expression and exploration.  Learn more about Pheobe by visiting her website.

Discover Joy Connection 

This event is part of City of Moreton Bay’s Joy Connection program. The program inspires creative experiences that enhance your well-being. Explore more Joy Connection activities and workshops. 

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