{"id":144732,"date":"2026-06-05T18:42:58","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T16:42:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/a4action.ro\/?p=144732"},"modified":"2026-06-05T19:18:41","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T17:18:41","slug":"creation-of-mandalas-in-nature","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/a4action.ro\/en\/creation-of-mandalas-in-nature\/","title":{"rendered":"Creation of mandalas in nature"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/1″][uncode_block id=”143257″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row unlock_row_content=”yes” row_height_percent=”0″ override_padding=”yes” h_padding=”2″ top_padding=”2″ bottom_padding=”0″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ content_parallax=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”203935″][vc_column width=”1\/1″][vc_column_text text_lead=”small” uncode_shortcode_id=”171924″]Home<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 Toolbox<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 M3 Visual Arts<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 Creation of mandalas in nature: Land-art<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row unlock_row_content=”yes” row_height_percent=”0″ override_padding=”yes” h_padding=”0″ top_padding=”0″ bottom_padding=”2″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ content_parallax=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”404764″][vc_column column_width_percent=”100″ position_horizontal=”left” gutter_size=”3″ override_padding=”yes” column_padding=”2″ overlay_alpha=”96″ radius=”std” shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_fixed=”yes” shift_y_down=”0″ shift_y_down_fixed=”yes” z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ shadow_responsive=”yes” width=”1\/1″ uncode_shortcode_id=”717966″][vc_row_inner row_inner_height_percent=”0″ overlay_alpha=”50″ equal_height=”yes” gutter_size=”0″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”551567″][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=”100″ position_horizontal=”left” gutter_size=”2″ style=”light” back_color=”color-202973″ overlay_alpha=”5″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”1\/2″ uncode_shortcode_id=”208493″ back_color_type=”uncode-palette”][vc_custom_heading text_color=”color-564791″ heading_semantic=”h1″ uncode_shortcode_id=”100653″ text_color_type=”uncode-palette”]Creation of mandalas in nature: Land-art[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”178873″]<\/p>\n

This activity reflects on human creation and nature creation, and how through collaboration, participants can construct a visual symbol that unite both. Leaves, pinecones, stones and branches, among others, will be recollected because of their interesting aesthetic or expressive qualities, in order to create a mandala. The idea behind the mandala will be discussed within the group; environmental values will also be discussed. The process integrates communication, dialogue, listening and respect in teamwork.<\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=”100″ gutter_size=”2″ style=”dark” overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”1\/2″ uncode_shortcode_id=”691366″][vc_single_image media=”144800″ media_width_percent=”100″ uncode_shortcode_id=”200575″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=”0″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ content_parallax=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”121903″][vc_column column_width_percent=”100″ align_horizontal=”align_center” gutter_size=”1″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”4″ width=”1\/6″ uncode_shortcode_id=”762499″][vc_single_image media=”143344″ media_width_use_pixel=”yes” alignment=”center” uncode_shortcode_id=”831028″ media_width_pixel=”90″][vc_column_text text_lead=”small” text_color=”color-187928″ uncode_shortcode_id=”497731″ text_color_type=”uncode-palette”]THEME<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”601054″]Environment\/ Ecology \/ Logical, Creative and Critical Thinking<\/span><\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_width_percent=”100″ align_horizontal=”align_center” gutter_size=”1″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”4″ width=”1\/6″ uncode_shortcode_id=”205574″][vc_single_image media=”143353″ media_width_use_pixel=”yes” alignment=”center” uncode_shortcode_id=”955607″ media_width_pixel=”90″][vc_column_text text_lead=”small” text_color=”color-187928″ uncode_shortcode_id=”616773″ text_color_type=”uncode-palette”]COMPLEXITY<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”134462″]Beginner<\/span><\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_width_percent=”100″ align_horizontal=”align_center” gutter_size=”1″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”4″ width=”1\/6″ uncode_shortcode_id=”138518″][vc_single_image media=”143374″ media_width_use_pixel=”yes” alignment=”center” uncode_shortcode_id=”114320″ media_width_pixel=”90″][vc_column_text text_lead=”small” text_color=”color-187928″ uncode_shortcode_id=”756304″ text_color_type=”uncode-palette”]GROUP SIZE<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”299397″]<\/p>\n

5- 10<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”174229″]participants<\/span><\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_width_percent=”100″ align_horizontal=”align_center” gutter_size=”1″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ desktop_visibility=”yes” medium_visibility=”yes” medium_width=”0″ mobile_visibility=”yes” mobile_width=”4″ width=”1\/6″ uncode_shortcode_id=”108032″][vc_single_image media=”143381″ media_width_use_pixel=”yes” alignment=”center” uncode_shortcode_id=”143579″ media_width_pixel=”90″][vc_column_text text_lead=”small” text_color=”color-187928″ uncode_shortcode_id=”147123″ text_color_type=”uncode-palette”]AGE<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”711345″]<\/p>\n

13+<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

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45 to 90<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”707183″]minutes<\/span><\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_width_percent=”100″ gutter_size=”3″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ desktop_visibility=”yes” medium_visibility=”yes” medium_width=”0″ mobile_visibility=”yes” mobile_width=”0″ width=”1\/6″ uncode_shortcode_id=”364653″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=”0″ override_padding=”yes” h_padding=”2″ top_padding=”2″ bottom_padding=”3″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”4″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ content_parallax=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”104034″][vc_column column_width_percent=”100″ gutter_size=”3″ override_padding=”yes” column_padding=”3″ style=”dark” back_color=”color-564791″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ sticky=”yes” width=”1\/2″ uncode_shortcode_id=”173518″ back_color_type=”uncode-palette”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=”100″ gutter_size=”3″ style=”dark” overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”3\/12″ uncode_shortcode_id=”794137″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”824194″]Objectives<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=”100″ gutter_size=”3″ style=”dark” overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”9\/12″ uncode_shortcode_id=”209091″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”181192″]<\/p>\n

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  • To acquire knowledge in the construction of visual models that encourage group creative expression through signs and symbols.<\/li>\n
  • To develop collaborative work habits and generate collective awareness, encouraging participation and dialogue for the development of human values.<\/li>\n
  • Encourage sensitive attitudes and respect for the natural environment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_separator sep_color=”” uncode_shortcode_id=”196013″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=”100″ gutter_size=”3″ style=”dark” overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”3\/12″ uncode_shortcode_id=”794137″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”338327″]Materials<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=”100″ gutter_size=”3″ style=”dark” overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”9\/12″ uncode_shortcode_id=”209091″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”726570″]<\/p>\n

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    • We will use recycled natural materials and objects that have the value of ephemeral beauty, resources and interesting aesthetic or expressive qualities due to their shape and colour: leaves, flowers, stones, fruit, pine cones, petals, etc. NOTE: use only fallen elements of the environment to avoid damaging plants or animals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_separator sep_color=”” uncode_shortcode_id=”196013″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=”100″ gutter_size=”3″ style=”dark” overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”3\/12″ uncode_shortcode_id=”794137″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”225735″]Overview<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=”100″ gutter_size=”3″ style=”dark” overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”9\/12″ uncode_shortcode_id=”209091″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”360440″]The collaborative creation of a mandala with natural elements facilitates relational processes that integrate communication and awareness of environmental values.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_custom_heading text_color=”color-564791″ uncode_shortcode_id=”209497″ text_color_type=”uncode-palette”]Step-by-Step Instructions:[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”372684″]<\/p>\n

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      1. Collection, selection, and organization of materials (15 min.) <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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        • Organization: materials should be organized in small boxes or trays, placed near the work area for easy access.<\/li>\n
        • Selection and grouping: sort the materials by size, color, or type.<\/li>\n
        • Distribution: arrange the materials in concentric circles around the work area, starting from the center and moving outward.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          1. Group discussion for composing the mandala (15 min.) <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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            • Gather participants in a circle.<\/li>\n
            • Provide a brief explanation about mandalas, their symbolism, and their significance in various cultures.<\/li>\n
            • Explain how land art as a visual expression is sustainable because of its ephemeral nature and how it is allowed to decay and return to the environment<\/li>\n
            • Encourage participants to share their ideas on what they want to express through their mandalas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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              1. Choosing the place and progressive design of the shape (20 min.) <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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                • Each participant selects their spot within the designated circle or space.<\/li>\n
                • Participants begin creating their mandalas progressively, starting from the center and moving outward, following the logic of concentric circles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                  1. Visualization, feedback and sharing (20 min.) <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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                    • Organize a visualization session where participants can present their mandalas to the group.<\/li>\n
                    • Encourage dialogue and constructive feedback among all participants.<\/li>\n
                    • Record the mandala (with a smartphone or camera) so that it can be shown later without having to keep it intact in nature.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                      At the end of the activity, there will be a group reflection on the experience: what emotions and sensations arose during the creation of the mandala, how the group discussion went and what they learned about this type of artistic expression and its approach to the respect for the environment. The exchange of opinions will be encouraged and collaboration.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”319015″]Tips for Facilitators:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                      • Motivate participants to respect the natural environment: avoid damaging plants or animals by only using fallen elements that are within reach of the selected place for the activity.<\/li>\n
                      • Promote active listening and the inclusion of all ideas during the discussion.<\/li>\n
                      • Adapt the complexity of the mandala according to the age and abilities of the group.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                        • Make themed mandalas linked to the seasons, natural elements or emotions.<\/li>\n
                        • Incorporate recycled non-natural materials to contrast textures and colours.<\/li>\n
                        • Adapt the activity for indoor spaces using previously collected natural materials.<\/li>\n
                        • Introduce ambient music to inspire creativity during the making.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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