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The Art of Attention, Yoga, Meditation & Illustration
A workshop by Eloisa Iskander (Yoga) & Ellen Oosterhof (Illustration)
A three-hour workshop exploring how mindful attention can deepen the creative process. Through yoga, meditation, observational drawing, and illustration, you'll discover how slowing down changes the way you see. By observing with curiosity and creating intuitively, you'll develop a personal illustration inspired by both your surroundings and your own experience. No previous experience in yoga or drawing is required.
What We'll Explore
Yoga Session: Preparing the Eye to See
A gentle yoga and breathing practice to slow down, ground the body, and cultivate presence. Through mindful movement, conscious breathing, and moments of stillness, we shift our attention away from the busyness of the mind and towards the body and our surroundings.
The practice invites us to become more sensitive to what is often overlooked: subtle sensations, sounds, shapes, textures, light, and patterns. By learning to observe without judgement and with greater curiosity, we create a state of attention that naturally leads into the creative process of drawing and illustration.
From Observation to Illustration
You will be guided to make observational sketches inspired by your surroundings, without judgement. From there, we connect these external observations with the inner world that has been opened through the yoga and meditation. You'll explore different art materials, create a personal colour palette, and experiment with colour and composition. Finally, you'll develop an intuitive illustration of the place—one that moves beyond reality and reflects your own perspective and experience.
All art materials are included, along with healthy snacks and tea.
Please bring your own yoga mat if you have one.
Sunday, 13 September, 10:00 - 13:00
Early Bird: €70 (until 16 August)
Regular Price: €75
Illustrative Design Course
Discover the world of illustration
Are you curious about the world of illustration? Would you like to learn how to translate your creative ideas into unique images? During this course, you will discover how to develop your own style and bring your creativity to life.
What can you expect?
Generating original ideas using association techniques.
Exploring different forms of editorial illustration (such as spot illustrations, covers and character design)
Working with various techniques (such as pencil, paint, stencils and collage)
Learning how to bring image and story together
This course is suitable for everyone, with or without drawing skills. You will be guided at your own level, so you can get the best out of yourself.
6 weeks Thursday evenings from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Vrije Academie Maastricht, Herbenusstraat 89, Maastricht
Thursday 24 September, 1, 8, 15 & 29 October, 5 November 2026
Price: €239, including most materials
There is a discount of €50 for participants under 21 years of age!