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Mandala Art Academy: Complete free course for beginners to learn mandala art from scratch

Welcome to STM Creator Academy’s Mandala Art Academy, a free step-by-step course created for complete beginners who want to learn mandala art with confidence.

Whether you are looking for a relaxing hobby, a creative outlet, a new artistic skill, or a way to start a home-based business, this academy will guide you through every stage of the learning process.

Instead of jumping straight into complex designs, we begin with the fundamentals and gradually build your skills through practical lessons, creative projects and real-world applications.

By the end of this course, you will understand how to create beautiful mandala artwork, experiment with different styles and explore opportunities to sell your creations.

Course Progress

βœ… Lessons Published: 22

πŸ“– Total Lessons: 40

⏳ Remaining Lessons: 18

πŸ“ˆ Completion: 55%

Course Details

Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate

Course Format: Self-paced

Lessons: 40

Projects: Included

Business Module: Included

Digital Workbook: Available

What You Will Learn

Throughout this academy, you will discover the meaning and history of mandala art, essential tools and materials, drawing techniques for beginners, pattern creation, symmetry, colour selection, shading, creative projects, common mistakes, selling artwork online and starting a mandala art business from home.

Course Curriculum

Module 1: Foundations

βœ… Lesson 1: What is mandala art? A beginner’s guide to its meaning, benefits and creative possibilities

βœ… Lesson 2: Essential mandala art supplies for beginners: Everything you need before you draw

βœ… Lesson 3: How to draw your first perfect mandala grid step by step

βœ… Lesson 4: Understanding circles, symmetry and balance in mandala art

βœ… Lesson 5: Common beginner mistakes and how to avoid them

Module 2: Basic Mandala Patterns

βœ… Lesson 6: Drawing basic mandala petals

βœ… Lesson 7: Creating beautiful leaf patterns

βœ… Lesson 8: Easy dot patterns anyone can draw

βœ… Lesson 9: Lines, curves and borders explained

βœ… Lesson 10: Easy Petals and Leaves for Beginner Mandala Art

Module 3: Intermediate Designs

βœ… Lesson 11: Lotus mandala patterns

βœ… Lesson 12: Paisley mandala designs

βœ… Lesson 13: Floral mandala designs

βœ… Lesson 14: Geometric mandala designs

βœ… Lesson 15: Feather mandala patterns

βœ… Lesson 16: Spiral mandala designs

βœ… Lesson 17: Sunburst mandala patterns

βœ… Lesson 18: Decorative mandala borders

βœ… Lesson 19: Combining multiple mandala patterns

βœ… Lesson 20: Creating large mandala designs

Module 4: Colouring Techniques

βœ… Lesson 21: Choosing colour combinations for mandala art

βœ… Lesson 22: Understanding colour psychology in mandala designs

πŸ”’ Lesson 23: Colouring mandalas with brush pens

πŸ”’ Lesson 24: Colouring mandalas with colour pencils

πŸ”’ Lesson 25: Creating watercolour mandalas

πŸ”’ Lesson 26: Creating metallic mandalas

πŸ”’ Lesson 27: Drawing mandalas on black paper

Module 5: Advanced Mandala Projects

πŸ”’ Lesson 28: Dot mandala art for beginners

πŸ”’ Lesson 29: Zentangle-inspired mandala designs

πŸ”’ Lesson 30: Layered mandala artwork

πŸ”’ Lesson 31: Mandala art on canvas

πŸ”’ Lesson 32: Mandala stone painting

πŸ”’ Lesson 33: Mandala bookmark project

πŸ”’ Lesson 34: Mandala greeting card project

πŸ”’ Lesson 35: Mandala wall art project

Module 6: Turn Your Hobby Into Income

πŸ”’ Lesson 36: How to sell mandala artwork from home

πŸ”’ Lesson 37: How to price handmade mandala art

πŸ”’ Lesson 38: How to sell mandala digital downloads

πŸ”’ Lesson 39: How to start a mandala art business from home

πŸ”’ Lesson 40: How to build your personal brand as a mandala artist

Free Resources

Mandala Art Practice Workbook for Beginners: Available

Printable Practice Sheets: Coming Soon

Circle Templates: Coming Soon

Pattern Practice Book: Coming Soon

30-Day Mandala Challenge: Coming Soon

Final Project

After completing the course, create your own original mandala artwork using the techniques learned throughout this academy. You can use your final project as a framed artwork, handmade gift, greeting card, bookmark design, digital printable or portfolio sample.

Share Your Artwork

We would love to see your creativity. Share your completed mandala artwork with STM Creator Academy and inspire other beginners. Selected creations may be featured on our website and social media channels.

Join the STM Creator Community

Learning is more fun when we create together. If you complete any lesson from this course, take a photo of your artwork and share it with us.

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Have a Question?

Leave a comment below or email us. If your question helps other beginners, we may answer it in a future lesson.

Creator Showcase

Every month, we will feature some of our favourite student creations on STM Creator Academy. Your artwork could inspire thousands of beginners to start their own creative journey.

Today’s Challenge

Start with the lessons already published. Read Lesson 1, gather your basic materials from Lesson 2 and prepare for Lesson 3, where you will learn how to draw your first mandala grid step by step.

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Even a small contribution helps us continue the next lesson.

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