The Mindful Art Mentor is a creative learning space designed to support wellbeing through simple, guided art practices.
Each course combines step-by-step creative techniques with gentle mindfulness, helping you slow down, focus your attention, and reconnect with your creativity. Using approaches such as mandala drawing, you will be guided through a structured yet relaxing process that encourages calm, clarity, and self-expression.
No previous art experience is needed. The courses are accessible, supportive, and designed to help you build confidence while enjoying the process.
Whether you are looking to reduce stress, develop a mindful routine, or explore your creativity in a new way, The Mindful Art Mentor offers a practical and enjoyable starting point.
Browse the courses below to begin your journey...
'Sophie is a very experienced mandala art therapist and mindfulness teacher. Each session left me feeling more connected to myself and the world around me. The process of creating mandalas with intention became a form of meditation, allowing me to clear my mind and find peace in the present moment. I 100% recommend her to our community. Thanks Sophie!'
Manila Barnett
Henny Duxbury
'I found Sophie's Mandala workshop just what I needed for my mental health and wellbeing after days of stressful encounters. The workshop had a soothing and calming environment, near silence except for soulful music playing, Sophie floated to each attendee giving support and encouragement. I can highly recommend the Mandala process as an excellent therapeutic exercise for self-care.'
Toni Darlington
'I am far from being an artist but after one Mandala for Mindfulness session I understand the intricacies of mandalas and how to successfully create my own mandala
Sophie is an outstanding teacher with a deep knowledge of mandalas and the art of mindfulness. I thoroughly enjoy her workshops, with each session being engaging, relaxing and mindful.
In each session, Sophie ensures each student experiences a range of techniques, colours and designs
She always supports her students with detailed instructions and demonstrations. She then encourages us to experiment and explore different styles to develop our own individual style of mandala
Sophie is encouraging and supportive of students at all levels and provides a beautiful meditative atmosphere
Having never drawn a mandala previously, I now feel I have made considerable progress and feel more comfortable as I continue to develop my individual style
Thank you Sophie for your knowledge and support and I would highly recommend any Mandala workshop provided by Sophie'
Skye Hollist
'I recently attended an 8 week workshop in mindfulness and mandala creating with Sophie. I would highly recommend the classes to anyone, including those whom aren't artistic like myself. Within those 8 weeks I learnt the theory around mandalas whilst how to create my own styled mandala from scratch. It is very therapeutic for the mind. Sophie is an amazing teacher who is knowledgeable and has so much patience to help and ideas to help inspire your own perfect mandala creation.'
Hi, I’m Sophie Tighe
an art educator and the creator of Mandalas for Mindfulness.
I hold a Fine Art degree and a Postgraduate Certificate in Further Education, and for many years I worked in education helping people explore creativity in supportive and accessible ways. Through my work in both classrooms and community wellbeing programs, I began to see how powerful simple creative practices can be for calming the mind and helping people reconnect with the world around them and with themselves.
Mandala drawing became a natural bridge between art and mindfulness. The gentle repetition of shapes and patterns encourages focus, patience, and a quiet sense of flow. Over time I began sharing this practice through workshops and community programs, where I saw participants gain confidence, slow down, and discover a creative practice they truly enjoyed.
I created this course to make that experience accessible to more people. My aim is to guide you step by step through the process of drawing mandalas while also introducing the mindful side of the practice, so that creating art becomes not just something you make, but something that supports your wellbeing too.
No previous art experience is needed. Just curiosity, a pencil, and a willingness to begin.
COURSES
Self-paced online courses from 'Mindful Art Mentor' Sophie Tighe
