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Slow down before the holiday rush with a guided therapeutic art evening at Doce Vida Cafe. Create a hand-painted petal mandala led by Certified Therapeutic Art Practitioner Gracy Bondy and leave with a meaningful keepsake.
Slow down before the holiday rush with a guided therapeutic art evening at Doce Vida Cafe. Create a hand-painted petal mandala led by Certified Therapeutic Art Practitioner Gracy Bondy and leave with a meaningful keepsake.
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On a November evening in Monroe, Georgia, the Circle of Gratitude workshop at Doce Vida Cafe offers a focused, creative pause before the holiday rush. Hosted by Certified Therapeutic Art Practitioner Gracy Bondy, this 90-minute session guides participants through designing a mandala-style circle of hand-painted petals that gather small moments of thanks into a single keepsake. The workshop meets at Doce Vida Cafe • 314 S. Wayne St., Monroe, GA 30655, in an intimate classroom-style setup limited to twelve people; ages 16 and up are welcome. All supplies are included and the session runs 6–7:30 PM on Tuesday, November 17, 2026; the listed price is $30 per person.
Participants begin with a brief welcome and reflection led by Gracy Bondy that frames gratitude as a portable, visual practice. Then you paint individual petals—choosing colors, patterns, and personal symbols to represent people, experiences, and moments you value—and arrange them into a single circular mandala. The guiding structure is simple, which makes the process accessible to beginners while leaving room for meaningful expression. Small-group size means the instructor can offer thoughtful facilitation without turning the evening into formal therapy; organizers note the work is creative exploration, not psychotherapy.
This experience stands out in Monroe because it translates introspection into a tangible object to take home, a lasting reminder beyond the holiday. It’s ideal for people who want to slow down near Thanksgiving, artists curious about therapeutic methods, and anyone seeking a hands-on, social atmosphere that encourages reflection rather than performance. The intimate format is a practical fit for gift-giving or as a mindful evening with friends.
Practical details matter: the class is off-site at Doce Vida Cafe and may be canceled or rescheduled if minimum enrollment isn’t met. Registration is open to last-minute sign-ups if space remains; maximum capacity is twelve. Expect guided prompts, paint palettes, brushes, and a calm pace designed to leave you with a finished mandala to reflect on. The session’s inclusive tone means no prior art experience is required—only a willingness to slow down, choose a color, and commit a few petals to memory.
Beyond the finished piece, participants often report the kind of slowed attention that reorients how they notice ordinary days; the process of selecting a hue and marking a petal becomes a small, practical ritual to carry forward. Gracy Bondy’s background as a Certified Therapeutic Art Practitioner and her work leading MWCA’s therapeutic art programming make this session a thoughtful introduction to tools you can use at home—simple techniques for mindful creativity. Because the class is low-pressure and supplies are provided, it’s an easy way to try therapeutic art and leave with a handcrafted reminder to practice gratitude through the rest of the year.
No—this workshop is designed for beginners and experienced makers alike; all supplies are provided and the facilitator offers step-by-step guidance.
Participants must be 16 or older as stated in the class listing.
Yes—finished mandalas and any personal work you create are yours to take home; supplies provided remain property of the organizer unless otherwise noted.
No—organizers state the workshop uses therapeutic art for creative exploration and reflection and is not psychotherapy, counseling, or mental health treatment.
The class may be canceled or rescheduled if minimum enrollment is not met or due to circumstances beyond the organizer’s control; contact the host for refunds or rescheduling.
Register through the listed booking link; last-minute registrations are welcome if space remains, but the class is capped at twelve participants.
Monroe - Walton Center for the Arts is a community arts organization located in Monroe, Georgia that offers a variety of instructor-led workshops and multi-week studio classes. The center’s schedule includes single-session workshops such as Digital Illustration with Procreate, Zentangle and mandala therapeutic art evenings, and themed talks, alongside multi-week courses like Oil Painting Studio, Ceramic Fairy Cottage, and ongoing Watercolor classes. Programs are designed for a wide range of participants: homeschool students (ages 6 and up), after-school art participants, hobbyists, and more experienced makers seeking focused studio time. Local instructors and guest artists guide small groups through project-based learning — from step-by-step demonstrations to individualized feedback — helping attendees complete finished pieces and develop new creative skills. Sessions take place at the Walton Center for the Arts and partner community venues such as Grizzle Beer, with clear descriptions of required materials and session length. The center offers both relaxing, therapeutic art experiences (Zentangles, mandalas) and skill-building studios (oil painting, ceramics, digital illustration). Featured on The Adventure Collective, Monroe - Walton Center for the Arts connects residents and visitors to accessible arts education and community programming. Class dates and registration details appear with each listing, making it straightforward to find single-night creative events or longer-term studio courses that fit busy schedules.
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