{"product_id":"20260711paint-a-river-rock-mandala","title":"20260711 Paint a River Rock Mandala","description":"\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eSaturday, July 11, 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eRegistration Fee: $35, this includes all materials\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eJoin Alma, WI artist Cheri Bunker as she leads you through a meditative and creative experience painting River Rock Mandalas. In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn simple dotting techniques to create beautiful, symmetrical mandala designs on natural river rocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eWhat is a Mandala?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eThe word \"mandala\" is from the classical Indian language of Sanskrit. Loosely translated to mean \"circle,\" a mandala is far more than a simple shape. It represents wholeness, and can be seen as a model for the organizational structure of life itself--a cosmic diagram that reminds us of our relation to the infinite, the world that extends both beyond and within our bodies and minds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eDescribing both material and non-material realities, the mandala appears in all aspects of life: the celestial circles we call earth, sun, and moon, as well as conceptual circles of friends, family, and community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eThis class is perfect for all skill levels and offers a relaxing way to explore pattern, color, and mindfulness through art. A mandala painting kit, that includes tools and three bottles of paint to take home will be available to purchase for $12 so that you can continue painting at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eWater, tea, and coffee will be provided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eMeet your Instructor: Cheri Bunker is a mixed-media artist and healing arts practitioner who brings creativity, calm, and intention to every class. Her workshops are known for blending artistic expression with personal well-being.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Speckled Alder","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54965766455618,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/3648\/1602\/files\/image0.webp?v=1783528998","url":"https:\/\/thewestcoastofwisconsin.com\/products\/20260711paint-a-river-rock-mandala","provider":"West Coast of Wisconsin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}