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RSVP FOR THIS PROGRAM - $0.00

February 28 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

This program is being offered virtually through Zoom. In order to participate and receive the Zoom link, register by clicking the RSVP button above or by emailing programs@smithcenter.org.

You will receive the Zoom information no later than the morning of your program.

with Martina Sestakova 

No matter what ‘balance’ may mean to you, the theme will inspire us during a guided meditation and a visual exploration of ‘balance’ in a mandala. By the end of the workshop, you’ll have created a one-of-a-kind artwork communicating your particular experience. No experience needed.

Suggested Materials: 

Materials (gather what works best for you):

  • cardstock paper
  • colored pencils
  • markers
  • watercolors or acrylics
  • brush
  • paper
  • cup with water
  • paper towel
  • pencil
  • pen
  • paper

*You are welcome to use any materials for the mandala that you enjoy even if they are not listed. Martina Sestakova, your instructor, will create a sample artwork combining watercolor paints and colored pencils.

Suggested Donation: $15


About Martina Sestakova

Martina Sestakova (owner at RADOST) engages in textile design, painting, and art education. Martina creates scarves that invoke stories of life experiences. Her scarves have been featured on Voice of America and at the Smithsonian American Art Museum (DC). In her paintings on yupo, she communicates words through colors and shapes. Her artworks have been shown at the Adah Rose Gallery (MD) and Latela Curatorial (DC) and other art institutions. As an art educator, Martina offers workshops and brings creativity to the public and communities with limited access to the arts. Martina Sestakova resides in Kensington, MD.