MANDALA PAINTING - SPIRITUAL ART AND PRACTICE modality developed by mandala artist Aloha Yvetta
  • Gallery
  • Workshops
  • Sessions
  • Aloha Yvetta
  • Online Store
  • Mandala Art Classes
  • OUT OF THE BOX Creative Workshops
  • CREATIVE SESSIONS FOR CHILDREN
  • Ohana Healing Blanket
 MANDALA PAINTING


 CREATIVE PROJECTS 



LET’S MAKE A MOVIE


PARENTS AND CHILDREN PUPPET MAKING 


ART AND PLAY WITH SENSITIVE CHILDREN

(often displaying ADD and ADHD)



These Sessions have been offered at Schools, 

in a Clinic Environment for Children with Learning Disabilities, 

at a Youth Shelter and 

at my private OHANA Studio.

They can be very helpful for Families in Times of Transition and 

for Sick Children and Their Families. 



Mandala  Painting  For  Children

Picture
Mandala painting, as developed by Aloha Yvetta, 

is a simple and powerful method to assist children with: 

1) Releasing stress and tension 

2) Learning about their emotions and how to control them 

3) Developing concentration and mindfulness 

4) Building character 


Three Basic Steps in the Mandala Making Art Process

1. The Children start with bringing their attention to something that bothers 


them at the moment.At this stage they use soft pastel which allows the raw 

emotions to flow freely on the paper or the canvas. 
 

2. The children are gently asked some questions, based on their painting,to 


help them understand and deal with their emotions.

2. Then they are guided to imagine the best possible solution and paint with 


acrylic paint on top of the pastel.
Picture
            CREATIVE PROJECTS  FOR CHILDREN

Children are brilliant!

Our role as adults is to have patience, to be still and present, to really see the children, 

to follow their imagination, to honor their feelings, to hear what they are saying, to 

love them for who they are, and assist them to fully unfold and master their potential.

          
In these workshops art is used to help children:

1)      Express their emotions.

2)      Give an artistic form to their imagination.

3)      Share their thoughts and ideas.

4)      Learn how to manage their emotion.

5)      Build their character.

6)      Understand how their imagination can be used in a creative and constructive way.


                    How are the workshops structured?

1) The art forms that we are guiding the children to engage in are:

                                               Theatre Project

                                               Painting Project

                                                  Video Project

                                          Photography Project

                                                  Dance Project

                                                  Music Project

                                          Environmental Project

2)  Through a series of exercises we find out what art form is particularly natural to 

each child.

3)  We teach each child how to express their feelings, thoughts, imagination and ideas 


into a creative project.

4)  In collaboration with the children we create a showcase format in which all the 


projects can be shared. 

5)  The children share with an audience their art creations.



PARENTS AND CHILDREN 

PUPPET MAKING

THE JOY OF LISTENING TO 

EACH OTHER
Picture

The class is designed to create an environment where children and parents 

can carefully listen to each other and act as a team. 

This creative collaboration is based on the child’s imagination and 

the parent’s performing skill (cutting, gluing, stitching etc.)

From the parent’s point of view it is an excellent way 


to spend some time with their attention solely focused on their child. 

The parent can learn how to pay attention and listen carefully to their child. 

The children benefit by being heard and seen and 


by learning patience while their creative ideas take form. 

Usually the puppets created together by parents and children remain 

a treasured memory of a time of truly being together and collaborating.

3 sessions, one hour and a half each


Age 3-9 years old 

  Facilitator ~ Aloha Yvetta  

for classes and workshops registration

please call Aloha Yvetta at 416-259-3050 

or email her at alohayvetta@hotmail.com

or you can use the form below 
Picture
ONE ON ONE 

ART AND PLAY PROGRAM 

WITH SENSITIVE CHILDREN

(often displaying ADD and ADHD)

The intention for these sessions is to help the child to relax 

and experience a focused state of  mind. 

We use different creative activities to facilitate this experience. 

Based on child’s natural inclinations and talents 

we choose one or more forms of art – 

painting; drama; writing;  pantomime; dance or photography  and
 
create a piece of art. 

Throughout the process of creation 

the child is gently guided to express his/her emotions and thoughts. 

Then we define an appropriate format 

where this piece of art can be shared with an audience.




LET’S MAKE A MOVIE

WITH CHILDREN INVOLVED IN 

PREPRODUCTION AND PRODUCTION



In this workshop we create a movie involving the children in every aspect of 

a Preproduction and Production Stages of Film Making. 

We start with guiding the children to choose a topic close to their hearts, 

something that they really care about. 

It is an opportunity for the children to voice their opinions and 

for the adults and the other children to see and hear them. 

Then through series of exercises and rehearsals, they are guided to express their 

emotions and their thoughts. 

Thus a story line is created. 

All the participants work together to create the wardrobe and the make up. 

The shoot takes place over a two day period. 

The children do not participate in the editing. 

Once the movie is completed we gather together 

with family and friends to enjoy the screening. 

Everyone goes home with a DVD  format copy of the film.



6-7 participants

Age 8-13 years old

9 weeks period

       Facilitator ~ Aloha Yvetta  

TESTIMONIALS:

…..What an amazing workshop! Thank you.



....I hope that your workshops continue to grow. I believe you have a real gift to help people with them.



….Hi Yvetta.It was great working with you and I have learned some much no tonly about myself and my 


own emotions but about children's emotion. I have learned how to stay in tune with their emotions and 

also giving them the opportunity to express themselves through art/music.



....Jackson has participated in weekly sessions with Yvetta and Margit and  at Mind and Body clinic since 

January 2009, with much success. The sessions include  Art Therapy and  Qi Gong with an overall goal of 

increasing self awareness (leading to the development and use of self regulation strategies), increased 

confidence, increased acceptance of self and improved social interaction skills. Jackson’s issues have 

been mainly around volatility, mood swings, and “violent” outbursts. Since attending these sessions, 

Jackson has slowly developed not only more control over his outbursts, but a increased level of 

confidence and inner peace which has helped manage the source of the rage. As a result, his outbursts 

have reduced in both frequency and intensity – a welcome change for him (and for me!). In my opinion, 

the key to success of these sessions has been Margit and Yvetta’s extraordinary ability to understand 

and relate to our special children. Without this, I do not believe Jackson would have made the progress he 

has.

As well, I have the pleasure of participating in one-on-one sessions with both Margit and Yvetta. They 


have provided me with many invaluable insights and strategies on how to manage my relationship with 

Jackson and myself through this (sometimes) roller coaster ride, to encourage and ensure further 

successes. This, to me, has helped out immensely. 

I would highly recommend these sessions for any Aspergers, ADHD, LD child who struggles to understand 


and fit into it our world. Here, they will fit in.  I look forward to Jackson returning in the fall to continue 

on 
this journey of improvement!





....My son has displayed the symptoms of ADHD, and Asperger's Syndrome since he was a beautiful and 

happy babe. He was diagnosed at age 4 with ADHD and at age 7 with Aspergers. I  have been 

experimenting with potential 'solutions' from hearing testing, to giftedness, to food dye/sugar/food 

chemical/additives sensitivities, to increased physical activity,  in an effort to address his symptoms. I 

have reached out to various support groups, such as the Etobicoke Children's Centre and the Geneva 

Centre. We have been successful to some degree with our approach to date, I have noticed a considerable 

improvement in his overall state of mind and his new-found self-control, since starting the ULA program 

5 months ago. His rage episodes are almost non-existent, his ability to express himself verbally (vs 

physically) has improved and he is demonstrating more loving behavior towards his mom and his sister 

in particular. More importantly he has shown improvement in  making friends, being self confident, and 

communicating his thoughts and feelings(especially when frustrated , worried or angry)  Though his 

'focus', organization and sequencing skills still require attention, I consider the improvement shown has 

created the foundation for  his other traits to be addressed as the next steps in my support for him. From 

Mind & Body, we have received massage therapy treatments, nutritional consultation, art therapy and 'xie 

gong' therapy, all of which have contributed to the success of his improved state. I recommend Yvetta and 

Margit and their leadership in the ULA with their therapy, as well as the massage and nutritional aspects 

of the program.


Powered by Create your own unique website with customizable templates.