We are mindful makers

Written by Shanna Romanson
June 2021

After being diagnosed with a brain tumour and at the same time going through a divorce, I was spiralling down the wrong path.

It was recommended I join some local groups that interested me to help me find myself again and regain some of the purpose I had lost in my life during this time.

Reading the description for mindful makers, their purpose intrigued me. They were offering improv, which I believed at the time would really push me out of my comfort zone. And it did.

pictured above: Improvisational Theatre with Tamara Rose

Improv was one of the hardest things I pushed myself to do in my life because everything in me was fighting against showing up, but it was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. I met some of the most entertaining and supportive women. I was gaining my confidence back a lot around this time! Having these regular classes helped give my life some structure, some purpose.

This branched out into the other classes that they were offering and I really started to embrace my creative side. Mindful makers has allowed me to explore and discover a side to me that has been hidden and longing to come out for many years.

scroll above to view artworks created by Shanna while participating in mindful makers workshops. She even printed her work on clothing she has for sale during our Member’s Show at Gallery 33!

I don’t know where I would be today without them, because I believe it enhanced my life in ways that would be impossible to measure :)

Also I realized I keep changing Mindful Makers from “it” to “them.”

It’s not just a “brand” or company. What we are, is a collective of amazing people who all have a love of art!

Artwork Shanna created while participating in Zine Making with Jayal Chung, Spring 2021.

Shanna Romason began facilitating Hoop Flow workshops with mindful makers Fall 2021!