Intuitive Art & Mindfulness at Pendle Hill (4 sessions)

Intuitive Art & Mindfulness at Pendle Hill (4 sessions)

Adult Class | Available

Intermediate to advanced level suggested.
6/8/2026-6/11/2026
1:00 PM-4:00 PM EST on Mon Tue Wed Th
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$185.00
$165.00
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Intuitive Art & Mindfulness at Pendle Hill (4 sessions)

Adult Class | Available

This class merges meditative practices with intuitive art-making to foster mindfulness, self-discovery, and well-being. Through guided drawing exercises, meditation, breath work, intention setting, and body movement activities, participants will explore methods influenced by various meditative traditions. You'll learn to tap into your innate creativity, trust the intuitive art-making process, and release preconceived ideas about art. This experience encourages deep self-exploration, relaxation, and personal growth, all within a supportive space rooted in empathic understanding, congruency, and unconditional positive regard. No prior experience is necessary, just an open heart and mind.

What You Will Learn: 
 - Mindful approaches to watercolor and/or pastel painting
- Observation and deep looking from nature
- Foundational techniques such as color mixing, composition, and shading
- Expressive mark-making and material exploration
- Personal artistic growth through individual guidance


  • Please review our Safety Policies and Community Guidelines. Although this class takes place offsite, students are still required to uphold all Fleisher community standards and safety guidelines. Additional details about the offsite location and class logistics will be shared by the instructor prior to the start of the course. 

    This is an in-person, off site course taking place at Pendle Hill. Pendle Hill is a Quaker study, retreat, and conference center welcoming all for Spirit-led learning and community. Pendle Hill is located at 338 Plush Mill Rd. Wallingford, PA 19086-6023.

    If you would like to purchase lunch from Pendle Hill, you may add this option for $60 ($15/day) by filling out this form by May 25, 2026. You can learn more about lunch at Pendle Hill here. Lunch at Pendle Hill is from 12pm - 1pm, and includes gluten free and vegetarian options.

    If you would like to book an overnight stay at Pendle Hill, you may do so here.

    To make our classes and workshops accessible to everyone, Fleisher offers tuition assistance every term so that everyone can join our creative community. Tuition assistance applications can be completed once registration is open by clicking here.

    • I. Clothing:
      Please bring clothes appropriate to art making and to light movement. lf you have a yoga mat, it is welcome. Working outside might be possible; so you may choose to bring a hat and blanket to sit on.
      II. Paper:
      Any paper that you have is welcome.
      A. If you will be using watercolor, use a “mixed media” or (even better) “watercolor” paper. A premium watercolor paper is Arches Aquarelle https://www.dickblick.com/products/arches-watercolor-blocks/
      B. If you will be using pastel, “pastel” or “mixed media” paper will be appropriate. A premium pastel paper is Clairefontaine Pastelmat https://www.dickblick.com/products/clairefontaine-pastelmat-card-pads/
      C. A good, all-purpose paper is Canson XL Mixed Media paper: https://www.dickblick.com/products/canson-xl-mix-media-pads/
      D. Suggested size: 11x14” or 14x17”.
      E. Note that many of these material come in both pads and individual sheets. If you are open to experimentation, get a variety of individual sheets.
      III. Drawing/Painting Materials:
      Any, with the exception of oil paints, materials that you have/want to bring are welcome. The more the merrier. The following are suggestions among the numerous possible materials you can select; bring any or some…
      A. Colored Pencils.
      1. Caran d’Arches Supracolor pencils https://www.dickblick.com/products/caran-dache-supracolor-soft-aquarelle-pencils/ dissolve into water and play nicely with both watercolor and pastel.
      B. Watercolor:
      1. Paints: tubes or pans; a set of 10 colors will be fine
      2. Brushes: any assortment of small, medium, and large brushes; in both round and flat shapes. 1” flat recommended.
      3. Jars or cups for water (e.g. jam jars, yogurt containers, etc.)
      C. Pastel:
      1. Pastels: soft pastels recommended. a set of 12 will work. The more the merrier.
      2. Erasers: white plastic, gum, kneaded, pink; any, some, or all
      D. Acrylics:
      1. Paints
      2. Mediums. Matte and/or gloss.
      3. Pre-stretched canvas or canvas boards
      4. Brushes
      E. General drawing materials
      1. Sketchbook; one you already use is good
      2. Pencils, erasers, pens, markers
Albert Fung

Albert Fung was born and raised in San Francisco. He earned his BFA in printmaking from Rochester Institute of Technology in 1992 and his MFA in painting and printmaking from Massachusetts College of Art in 1996. He paints in oil, acrylic, watercolor, and pastels; often in combination. He also makes prints in relief, intaglio, lithography, and ink jet. From 1993 to 2011, he made and exhibited his art in New York City. In addition, he printed limited edition lithographs and later digital photographs and editions for artists; later, he worked as an IT Director.

In 2003, he began practicing yoga, which through to today informs his spiritual and healing journey. In 2015 he gained his yoga teaching certification from Motherheart Yoga Sangha; and he has now taught yoga for over ten years. Yoga’s attitude of care and seeking has been a significant influence on his art teaching. In 2011, he moved to Philadelphia, where he continues to produce artwork.

He has exhibited widely, including at City Arts Salon; and he has taught at several art centers, including Fleisher, and universities, including Tyler School of Art, in the Philadelphia area. He is currently a Co Founder and Co-coordinator of Philly Crit; and he is a member of the Art Advisory Committee of In Liquid.

His work may be seen at alfung.com