| Category | Crafts |
| Badge | Drawing |
| Time to allocate (mins) | 20 |
| Outcome | Draw Mandala patterns on the concrete patches outside the Hall |
| Resources | Sidewalk chalks |
| Instructions | A mandala is a complex abstract design that is usually circular in form. In fact, "mandala" is a Sanskrit word that means "circle". Mandalas generally have one identifiable center point, from which emanates an array of symbols, shapes and forms. Mandalas can contain both geometric and organic forms. They can also contain recognizable images that carry meaning for the person who is creating it. The best thing about designing your own mandals is that you have the freedom to choose whatever shapes and colors that you feel express your sense of self and your view of reality. Your mandala is yours, and you have the freedom to use your creativity to create a mandala drawing that is uniquely you. The first step in how to draw a mandala is to measure out a square shape.
The square can be as big or as small as you like. The bigger the
square, the more room you will have for putting in lots of detail and
color. Next, draw a dot in the very center of the square. The next step in how to draw a mandala is to draw a series of circles around this dot. Once you've drawn the dot in the center of your square, one easy way to draw circles is to use a compass. You can also draw around plates, cups, etc. Now that you've drawn the basic outline for your mandala, you can begin drawing designs in your mandala! You can use coloured chalk but coloured sand, flour and other items can also be used to make the patterns. The important this is to repeat your pattern. For example, if you draw a circle on one of the lines, be sure to draw it in the same spot on the other lines. |
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