Taught by Emma Kerridge-Conium
August 22, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 9 am-4 pm ET
Two ways to participate in this workshop:
- On-line via Zoom, or
- In-person Watch Party! at Mary Alice Warren Community Center, Lewisville, NC
Step into a world where art meets the cosmos. In this uplifting workshop, Emma Kerridge-Conium will guide you through the peaceful, almost meditative process of creating celestial mandalas inspired by the sun, the moon, and a sky filled with shining stars.
You’ll begin by learning how simple sacred-geometry shapes can form graceful star patterns. With just a compass and a few measured lines, an entire night sky starts to appear. Then, you’ll build a glowing mandala featuring the sun and crescent moons—watching the design unfold as you highlight the hidden paths within the geometry.
Once the framework is set, you’ll bring your mandala to life with colored pencil. Emma will show you how to add soft ombré blends, gentle transitions of light and shadow, and her playful “scribble scumble” technique that adds energy and texture.
Whether you’re new to mandalas or looking to spark your creativity in a fresh way, this workshop offers a wonderful mix of structure and freedom. You’ll leave with a stunning piece of celestial art—and the skills to create many more.
A perfect class for anyone who loves color, pattern, and a little bit of stardust.
This workshop will be offered live online via Zoom. A video of the workshop will be sent to all registered a couple days following the completion of the workshop.
**Cancellation/Refund Policy: Since a video recording of this workshop will be available for all who register, there will be no refunds for cancellations or no-shows
Join our Watch Party! If you are local to Lewisville, NC, and would like to participate in this Zoomed workshop with a group of other colored pencil artists, then register to attend our Watch Party! The party will be held at Mary Alice Warren Community Center in Lewisville at the same time as the workshop. Fun, food, and fellowship while learning….What could be better?!?
About Emma:
Emma is a multi-passionate creative, specializing in geometry and abstract patterns inspired by nature, created using colored pencils and mixed media. Emma operates under the names ‘Elkie Wild Art’ for her artwork and ‘Tortie Treblemaker Designs’ for her crochet designs. Following a life-long passion for art supplies, Emma opened The Colour Pencil Shop in 2014, an online shop shipping worldwide. Emma has been on the committee for the UK Colour Pencil Society since 2016, creating the graphic design work for the society. She currently holds the Vice-Chair role.
