We are proud to be hosting a new type of event at The District House!

A creative workshop, featuring Kathy Leader who guides an exploration into your innate creative voice through meditative art experiences.

No previous knowledge required!

The District House is a benefit of District216 Memberships.

Workshop: “Meditate & Create”

When: Thursday, March 21st, 2024 from 5:30pm to 7pm

Where: LoDo Studios, 216 E. Gutierrez Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

(Please only park across the street on the Office Max side of the lot.)

Based on my solo artshow “Hom/e-age to Earth” in Santa Barbara, I will be introducing some of my techniques viewed in my mixed media & collage work. This will take place in the gallery itself, so you will have access to the pieces live. This is appropriate for all levels.

Mixed media incorporates paint, drawing, printing and collage. It can be overwhelming! In this course, you will create a catalog of techniques that you will use to create various types of small compositions. You will be taken step by step through my tried and true process leaving you feeling inspired, confident and ready to jump into larger pieces.

This course is perfect for ongoing study as well as beginners who are curious about the process.

Beginning with a guided mindfulness meditation, you will be taken on a creative journey with a slow, meditative art project that is designed to access your intuitive creative voice. 

When you are able to calm down the brain chatter and quieten the inner critic, the conditions are set up for free personal expression. 

The Art Process method is designed for ALL levels (beginners included). You do not have to have any prior experience, just a sense of curiosity about the art process.

 All materials will be provided.

This one day retreat is in a spectacular location overlooking the whole Santa Barbara bay. We will be doing some guided meditations, journaling and fun mixed media techniques and play.

Learn the fun fabulous art of gelli plate printing in painterly way. New papers are made for use in collages or on their own! No previous experience required. If you have done this technique before, you will learn new ways to use your plate.

This one day “mini retreat” is an inspiring way to reconnect with your creative spirit surrounded by a supportive creative community and guided into the art process with Kathy Leader, creative coach. The day consists of self reflection, intention setting, freeform abstract painting and mixed media techniques. This workshop is appropriate for all levels. If you are a beginner and do not have any materials, we can provide them for you. Each workshop is designed around a particular concept or technique. The goal is to leave feeling replenished and inspired to continue your home practice!

This one day “mini retreat” is an inspiring way to reconnect with your creative spirit surrounded by a supportive creative community and guided into the art process with Kathy Leader, creative coach. The day consists of self reflection, intention setting, freeform abstract painting and mixed media techniques. This workshop is appropriate for all levels. If you are a beginner and do not have any materials, we can provide them for you. Each workshop is designed around a particular concept or technique. The goal is to leave feeling replenished and inspired to continue your home practice!

This one day “mini retreat” is an inspiring way to reconnect with your creative spirit surrounded by a supportive creative community and guided into the art process with Kathy Leader, creative coach. The day consists of self reflection, intention setting, freeform abstract painting and mixed media techniques. This workshop is appropriate for all levels. If you are a beginner and do not have any materials, we can provide them for you. Each workshop is designed around a particular concept or technique. The goal is to leave feeling replenished and inspired to continue your home practice!

Meditate & Create in a Yoga Studio-Santa Barbara

Beginning with a guided mindfulness meditation, you will be taken on a creative journey with a slow, meditative art project that is designed to access your intuitive creative voice. 

When you are able to calm down the brain chatter and quieten the inner critic, the conditions are set up for free personal expression. 
The Art Process method is designed for ALL levels (beginners included). You do not have to have any prior experience, just a sense of curiosity about the art process.

 All materials will be provided.

This one day “mini retreat” is an inspiring way to reconnect with your creative spirit surrounded by a supportive creative community and guided into the art process with Kathy Leader, creative coach. The day consists of self reflection, intention setting, freeform abstract painting and mixed media techniques. This workshop is appropriate for all levels. If you are a beginner and do not have any materials, we can provide them for you. Each workshop is designed around a particular concept or technique. The goal is to leave feeling replenished and inspired to continue your home practice!

Explore your inner creative voice with abstract mixed media and collage. You will learn many mixed media techniques and compositional styles using acrylics, mono printing, and collage in a fun way! Our focus is on creating rich layering and textures.

Our goal is to help YOU to uncover YOUR unique creative style through experimenting with various mixed media techniques and compositional tools. Like our many layered lives, our art process encourages layering which is achieved through painting, drawing, collage, printing and image transfers.

Our mixed media art workshop helps to develop creative self confidence by combining mindful, process oriented art making with the understanding of techniques and practices. Participants will come away with a deeper understanding of their own unique creative style while feeling a deep sense of connection, calm and inspiration. New techniques are demonstrated in each workshop. No two are the same!

This half day in person mindful mixed media & collage workshop is appropriate for all levels. If you are a beginner, looking to explore your creative voice but don’t know where to begin, this is for you! If you have an existing practice, we will support your journey together. Together we will explore various techniques in mixed media and collage as you are encouraged to find your own intuitive creative voice.

Beginning with a guided mindfulness meditation, you will be taken on a creative journey with a slow, meditative art project that is designed to access your intuitive creative voice..

When you are able to calm down the brain chatter and quieten the inner critic, the conditions are set up for free personal expression.  This workshop takes place at a Yoga Studio in Santa Barbara.

This half day in person mindful mixed media & collage workshop is appropriate for all levels. If you are a beginner, looking to explore your creative voice but don’t know where to begin, this is for you! If you have an existing practice, we will support your journey together. Together we will explore various techniques in mixed media and collage as you are encouraged to find your own intuitive creative voice.

This one day “mini retreat” is an inspiring way to reconnect with your creative spirit surrounded by a supportive creative community and guided into the art process with Kathy Leader, creative coach. The day consists of self reflection, intention setting, freeform abstract painting and mixed media techniques. This workshop is appropriate for all levels. If you are a beginner and do not have any materials, we can provide them for you. Each workshop is designed around a particular concept or technique. The goal is to leave feeling replenished and inspired to continue your home practice!

Join artist and creativity coach Kathy Leader to explore your inner creative voice with abstract mixed media and collage. Emphasis will be on combining intuition with intention. Compositional tools and techniques will be learned. Available to all levels. This will be held at the Carpinteria Arts Center: 865 Linden Avenue. Sign up link below. A materials list will be sent upon registration.

Celebrate the Summer Solstice while bringing together breath, sound, art, and meditation at Meditation Mount Sunday, June 25th, 2023, from 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm.

The Summer Solstice is the planetary pause before the full expression and celebration of our innate gifts, as reflected by the colors and fragrances of the flowers in the season.

Join us as we ground, center, and connect with the elements through Creative Meditation, breathwork, and a sound bath led by Kelly Jean Anderson and Lyndsay Pennington. Kathy Leader will then lead us through a mindful process-oriented approach to art, recognizing each individual’s unique creative expression. The day will close with a group circle to share reflections and set intentions for the new season.

This one day “mini retreat” is an inspiring way to reconnect with your creative spirit surrounded by a supportive creative community and guided into the art process with Kathy Leader, creative coach. The day consists of self reflection, intention setting, freeform abstract painting and mixed media techniques. This workshop is appropriate for all levels. If you are a beginner and do not have any materials, we can provide them for you. Each workshop is designed around a particular concept or technique. The goal is to leave feeling replenished and inspired to continue your home practice!

This one day “mini retreat” is an inspiring way to reconnect with your creative spirit surrounded by a supportive creative community and guided into the art process with Kathy Leader, creative coach. The day consists of self reflection, intention setting, freeform abstract painting and mixed media techniques. This workshop is appropriate for all levels. If you are a beginner and do not have any materials, we can provide them for you. Each workshop is designed around a particular concept or technique. The goal is to leave feeling replenished and inspired to continue your home practice!

This half day in person mindful mixed media & collage workshop is appropriate for all levels. If you are a beginner, looking to explore your creative voice but don’t know where to begin, this is for you! If you have an existing practice, we will support your journey together. Together we will explore various techniques in mixed media and collage as you are encouraged to find your own intuitive creative voice.

This one day “mini retreat” is an inspiring way to reconnect with your creative spirit surrounded by a supportive creative community and guided into the art process with Kathy Leader, creative coach. The day consists of self reflection, intention setting, freeform abstract painting and mixed media techniques. This workshop is appropriate for all levels. If you are a beginner and do not have any materials, we can provide them for you. Each workshop is designed around a particular concept or technique. The goal is to leave feeling replenished and inspired to continue your home practice!

This half day in person mindful mixed media & collage workshop is appropriate for all levels. If you are a beginner, looking to explore your creative voice but don’t know where to begin, this is for you! If you have an existing practice, we will support your journey together. Together we will explore hand printed techniques in mixed media and collage as you are encouraged to find your own intuitive creative voice.

This one day “mini retreat” is an inspiring way to reconnect with your creative spirit surrounded by a supportive creative community and guided into the art process with Kathy Leader, creative coach. The day consists of self reflection, intention setting, freeform abstract painting and mixed media techniques. This workshop is appropriate for all levels. If you are a beginner and do not have any materials, we can provide them for you. Each workshop is designed around a particular concept or technique. The goal is to leave feeling replenished and inspired to continue your home practice!