Feel Good: Intuitive Mandala Journaling
Instructor: Dalena Watson
 
WHEN: Saturday, Aug 1, 2026
TIME: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
SKILL LEVEL: No art experience needed, only an open mind and curiosity
AGE: Adults 18+
TYPE OF EVENT: 1-day workshop
SUPPLIES: See details below
PRICE: $85
INSTRUCTOR: Dalena Watson, arizonadesertgems@gmail.com 
Owner, jewelry designer, and maker of Arizona Desert Gems since 2012, 
Member of Ocotillo Artists Group, and Artists of the Superstitions
Showing at Casa de Baca Gallery in Florence, AZ, year-round
CLASS SIZE: min 2, max 6
 
Intuitive Mandala Journaling
Intuitive Mandala Journaling: Conversations with your Unconscious
Intuitive mandala drawings go beyond coloring pages or precise artwork. They harness the symbolic language of shapes and colors to communicate directly with your unconscious, accelerating your healing journey and providing profound insights.
What you will experience:
•    Draw your own intuitive mandalas with confidence
•    Express emotions without words
•    Connect deeply within 
•    Hear your inner guidance
•    Interpret the symbols of colors and shapes
•    Get new insights
•    Heal your life and relationships 
•    Hear the secret messages from your unconscious
 
Instructor: Dalena Watson, LPC, FAMI, MT-BC
 
The instructor will have oil and chalk pastels, paper, and a template they can use. 
 
Strongly Recommend: Participant Supply List to Bring 
Drawing/Sketch book or pad (9’ x 12”)
24-48 set of oil or chalk pastels
Pencils and a pen
Circle template 7-8” diameter (can be cardboard, a salad plate, etc)
 
Optional for purchase: 9 x 12 spiral sketchbook, set of 48 oil pastels, paper template
$25 per kit
 
About Dalena Watson, LPC, FAMI, MT-BC:
 
Dalena is a Licensed Professional Counselor, EMDR clinician, Fellow of the Association for Music and Imagery, and Board Certified-Music Therapist. She has worked in mental health, music therapy, and wellness for over 30 years providing individual and group therapy to all ages. 
 
Dalena has a bachelor's degree in Music Therapy and is Board Certified through CBMT. Her master's degree is in Counseling, and she is independently licensed in the state of Arizona. Post-master's level training includes the Bonny Method of Guided Imagery & Music (a depth psychotherapy ) through Mid-Atlantic, MARI (mandala assessment research instrument) registered practitioner, and EMDR clinician.
 
Dalena has worked in private practice for 25 years, helping individuals and groups, providing continuing education, supervising students and professionals, and teaching at the university level and keynote speaking. In her nearly 35 years of experience, she has worked in state hospitals, outpatient agencies, non-profits, and at ASU, Argosy University, and Southwest Institute of Healing Arts.