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Mindful Nan

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About Me

My Approach to Mindful Art

I believe that we all have a creative talent and that we can use creativity as a path to living more mindfully.  My passion is to share my  journey and techniques that I have learned with others so that they too can experience the power of calming one's self through a creative practice.


I am  a certified  Yoga/Meditation teacher, Reiki Level II practitioner and also a Certified Zentangle® Teacher (CZT).  

Learn more about my philosophy on making art

My Influences

My background is in Economics and math.  While I was always creative as a child, I  was never encouraged to pursue any art techniques.  But....I was always a doodler....especially in school and business meetings.  This led me to explore the world of Zentangle and eventually become a Certified Zentangle Teacher (CZT).  As an adult, I have also gravitated towards Mandalas.  I think I like the mathematical and symmetrical nature of Mandalas and the concept of sacred geometry.  However...I also had a desire to explore abstract and representational art.  This led me to learn various techniques and and the use of color, mediums and mark making.  


While my artistic child was never encouraged, I had several influences in my household.  The first is my Danish/German mother who collected Scandinavian and American  folk art.  Our house was filled with Peter Hunt-influenced art, particularly items by Nancy Whorf.  In addition, my father owned several paint and wallpaper stores and my first jobs were sorting paint color cards and cataloging wallpaper books.  I remember spending hours choosing my favorite colors and being mesmerized by the wallpaper patterns.


Additionally, I have been practicing meditation and a student of mindfulness since my teens.  I have found that working with my art, I can achieve a deep sense of calm and focus on the awesomeness of the moment.  

All of this fueled the color landscape of my mind and now I have found an artistic outlet that combines all of these influences.


WORKSHOPS


I offer group and individual classes on mindful art, Zentangle and other meditative drawing techniques.  I have partnered with Yoga/Meditation teachers for retreats.  I offer classes in person and virtually over zoom.


Please reach out to me if you would like to talk about ways that I can bring mindful art into your life and check my Workshops section for upcoming workshops or contact me for more information. 


Add your email to my mailing list and I will let you know when new classes are posted

Workshops

NO MISTAKES

A core element of my approach is that there are no mistakes...only new opportunities that you may not have considered.  This is a powerful teaching that carries over into all areas of my life  

Art

abstract Art

Mandalas/Pen and Ink (hand drawn)

Workshops

GUIDED MEDITATION THursday 3/13 and 3/27

Guided Meditation (Free Class)

11:00 AM

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12:00 PM

Middletown Senior Center 670 Green End Avenue Middletown RI

Event Details

GUIDED MEDITATION THursday 3/13 and 3/27

Guided Meditation (Free Class)

Join me at the Middletown Senior Center for a free guided meditation as part of Middletown's Prevention Coalition Wellness Month.  


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Event Details

11:00 AM

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12:00 PM

Middletown Senior Center 670 Green End Avenue Middletown RI

Mindfulness classes 3/8, 3/15 and 3/22

Guided Meditation - Yoga - Mindful Art (Free Class)

1:00 PM

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2:30 PM

YANA 770 Aquidneck Ave Middletown RI

Event Details

Mindfulness classes 3/8, 3/15 and 3/22

Guided Meditation - Yoga - Mindful Art (Free Class)

Join me for Mindfulness classes as part of Middletown's Prevention Coalition Wellness Month.  


3/8 - Yoga

3/15 - Meditation

3/22 - Mindful Art


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Event Details

1:00 PM

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2:30 PM

YANA 770 Aquidneck Ave Middletown RI

Private Corporate Wellness - Ongoing

Mindful Art

1:30PM

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2:30PM

Event Details

Private Corporate Wellness - Ongoing

Mindful Art

Weekly 1 hour Mindful Art sessions including meditation and art.  

1:30PM

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2:30PM

PAST EVENT - wellness retreat

Wellness Retreat - Norman Bird Sanctuary

10:00 AM

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5:00 PM

Norman Bird Sanctuary 583 3rd Beach Road, Middletown RI

Event Details

PAST EVENT - wellness retreat

Wellness Retreat - Norman Bird Sanctuary

Join us for a day of comfort, relaxation and introspection.  We will be using the natural beauty of the Norman Bird Sanctuary as a guidepost...

Event Details

10:00 AM

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5:00 PM

Norman Bird Sanctuary 583 3rd Beach Road, Middletown RI

past event MINDFUL WATERCOLOR

Watercolor Meditation: Painting with Presence Workshop

7:00 PM

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8:30PM

Event Details

past event MINDFUL WATERCOLOR

Watercolor Meditation: Painting with Presence Workshop

Join us for a transformative  and fun workshop that combines the beauty of watercolors with the power of meditation and mindfulness. In this...

Event Details

7:00 PM

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8:30PM

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Resource List and helpful links




Resource LIST AND HELPFUL LINKS

Please reach out to me if you would like to schedule and onsite or virtual class.

Nancy Bixby MindfulNan@gmail.com


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