Community Art

Community Art & Workshops

Shilpi brings art to the heart of the community — free workshops, mandala sessions, school holiday activities and creative gatherings across Ebbsfleet, Dartford and Kent. Everyone welcome, no experience needed.

100+

Community participants

Events hosted

Free

Many events

What's On

Upcoming Events & Workshops

Community events, art workshops and bookable sessions — all in one place.

WorkshopFunded

Meditative Mandala Workshop

Slow down, breathe, and create. In this guided mandala workshop, you'll learn to draw intricate geometric patterns from the centre outward — a naturally calming, focused process that quiets the mind. No art experience needed, just a willingness to sit with the process.

6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Castle Hill Community Centre

18+

Weekly availability

5 May · 7 left12 May · 9 left19 May · 8 left26 May2 Jun · 11 left9 Jun · 10 left16 Jun · 11 left

£5.00/ session£15.00

Past Events

Memories we've created

A snapshot of the workshops, fairs and community sessions Shilpi has run across Kent.

Meditative Mandala Workshop

Mar 2025

Acrylic Paint Party Workshop

Jan 2025

More photos on @shilpkar.art

Workshop Gallery

Memories from our workshops

A snapshot of the community sessions, workshops and events Shilpi has run across Kent. Add photos via Admin → Paintings (category: Community Events).

Acrylic Paint Party — Pink Bow Paintings

Acrylic Paint Party — Ocean Scene

Mandala Workshop — Artwork Gallery

Mandala Workshop — Group Session

Mandala Drawing Workshop

Acrylic Paint Party — Moonlit Blossom

Acrylic Paint Party — Butterfly Meadow

Acrylic Paint Party — Sunset Trees

More photos on @shilpkar.art

Partnerships

Want to run an event together?

Shilpi loves collaborating with schools, community organisations, councils, charities and local businesses to bring art to the people of Kent. Whether you want to host a free mandala workshop, a funded art session or a joint community fair — let's talk.

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Schools & Colleges

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Community Organisations

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Charities & Councils

Community trusted since 2018

DBS & insured

100+ participants served