South Australian Artist
Finalist- Waterhouse Natural Science Art Prize 22,24
Winner- Waterhouse, People’s Choice Award 22
Women in Innovation Award for Arts 22
Teaching for the past 8 years

Mandala Incursion
A drawing incursion focusing on the mandala (non-religious) Every student is supplied with gridded A2 paper and the use of a black fine liner. This workshop is accessible and achievable to all students, with every student taught individually to their own ability. Silence is encouraged during this session.

Benefits
• Reduce Stress
• Help with concentration
• An easy tool for meditation and relaxation
• Problem solving
• Balancing the left and right brain function
• Increases focused attention
• Learning and teaching through arts
• Stepping off the path of least resistance
• Pushing boundaries
• Thinking outside the square
• Cultivating creativity
• Creating a calm mindset
• Shutting down negative chatter
• Building confidence

Activities
• Introduction to the Mandala through visual presentation
• Discuss the process and expectations of the workshop – working in silence
• Every student creates to their own ability and level
• The practice of fine motor skills
• Reflection and discussion on each students work
• Students mandala’s may not be completed in that time frame and teachers are encouraged to continue these into another art class time.
Incursion Information & Requirements
• Time frame approx 90 minutes. This will be structured around your bell times
• Start time 8.30 – 9am finish time 3pm.
• A3 paper and fine liners supplied
• $8.95inc GST per child, minimum requirement $300.00
• RAN-EC Cert
• Catholic Clearance
• Use of screen and computer for USB presentation
• Numbers are based on confirmed numbers prior to visit.
• Clear desk and sharp pencil required
• Parking availability if possible

Wilderness Junior School – (returning for 8th year)
Cathy’s workshop was an outstanding and rewarding learning experience for our Year Fives. We booked Cathy’s workshop as an incursion as part of our Maths curriculum. Our students were very inspired by Cathy’s art and so engaged in the processes. The session extended each child’s creative thinking and perseverance. The students went on to identify line symmetry and rotational symmetry within their designs and described rotations, translations and reflections. We very much look forward to working with Cathy again next year!
Alison Short