Mark Arthur is a long term meditator and a teacher in training for Satipanya Buddhist Retreat Centre. He works for the NHS supporting the mental health of children and families. His interests encompasses art, nature, technology, and he has a great respect for plant medicine.

Conscious doodling: drawing into connection

Together we are going to be creating a collaborative drawing, a glowing mycelial representation of our coming together. We will be attending to the patterns that unfold in real time in this particular moment. Using my "conscious doodling" methodology, which I have taught in a variety of well-being and mental health settings, this will be a relaxing and mindful session, with no special art skills required. Simply bring your curiosity. At the end of the session we will have a large-scale neon work of art, and some grounding doodling techniques to keep playing with.