MONTHLY MANDALAS COLLECTION:
REMARKABLE WOMEN
A 12-month expressive arts journey of creativity, reflection, and personal growth
Each lesson combines inspiring presentations, mandala making, curated music, and reflective journaling to help you discover new insights about yourself through the wisdom of the Archetypal Stages of the Great Round of Mandala.
Investment from under $12/month
Does this sound like you?
You crave space to slow down and reconnect with yourself.
You feel drawn to creativity but don't always make time for it.
You are going through a season of change, growth or transitition.
You long for deeper meaning, self understanding and inner clarity.
You enjoy learning about trailblazing women & cultures from around the world.
If you nodded yes, this is for you.
You asked, and we listened.
After countless requests for a self-guided way to experience our live Monthly Mandalas gatherings, we're delighted to invite you on this creative journey through the lives of remarkable women from around the world whose stories beautifully illuminate the Archetypal Stages of the Great Round.
MONTHLY MANDALAS has been a much-appreciated creative destination for a number of years...
WHAT STUDENTS ARE SAYING
"Monthly Mandalas is a treat, a safe place, a caring circle of like-minded individuals who come together to create and share each month. I look forward to it every time it rolls around. The presenters are articulate and smart, the curated music adds so much to the experience and the original Creating Mandalas "team" are just wonderful. There is always something to learn or relearn, some large or small healing that takes place, and a deepening of understanding that flows into my life. Thank you all so much."
- MONTHLY MANDALAS PARTICIPANT
MONTHLY MANDALAS has been a much-appreciated creative destination for a number of years...
WHAT STUDENTS ARE SAYING
"Monthly Mandalas is a treat, a safe place, a caring circle of like-minded individuals who come together to create and share each month. I look forward to it every time it rolls around. The presenters are articulate and smart, the curated music adds so much to the experience and the original Creating Mandala "team" are just wonderful. There is always something to learn or relearn, some large or small healing that takes place, and a deepening of understanding that flows into my life. Thank you all so much."
- MONTHLY MANDALAS Participant
WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE + EXPERIENCE
A complete creative
& reflective experience
12 Remarkable Women Video Lessons
Get inspired by a brief presentation about a remarkable woman in relation to each Stage of the Great Round.
12 Curated Music Playlists
Allow each of your mandala creations to be guided and held by specially curated music.
12 Sets of Journaling Prompts
Guided prompts to support your personal journey for insights and meaning.
12 Remarkable Women Resource Documents
Notable info, images, & takeaways compiled by presenters to support ongoing learning and creations.
Through thoughtful editing of our live Monthly Mandalas gatherings, we've created a self-guided experience you can return to whenever inspiration calls.
Now you can enjoy the richness of our much-loved Monthly Mandalas series at your own pace, in your own time, and in the comfort of your own creative space.
Journey through the inspiring lives of twelve remarkable women from around the world whose stories beautifully illuminate the Archetypal Stages of the Great Round. As you explore each lesson, you'll discover timeless themes that invite reflection on your own life, creativity, and personal journey.
Each lesson combines an inspiring presentation, expressive mandala making, curated music, and reflective journaling prompts designed to help you integrate what you've learned through both creativity and contemplation. Often, the most meaningful insights emerge not while listening — but while creating.
Whether you're revisiting a favorite presentation, catching up on a lesson you missed, or discovering Monthly Mandalas for the very first time, you'll have the freedom to experience the Collection in whatever way feels right for you. Return to a favorite Stage, explore a new lesson, or simply spend a quiet afternoon creating. Every visit offers the opportunity to notice something new.
We hope the Monthly Mandalas Collection: Remarkable Women becomes a place you return to throughout the year whenever you need creativity, inspiration, meaningful reflection, or simply a quiet moment to reconnect with yourself.
WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE + EXPERIENCE
A complete creative
& reflective experience
12 Stage/Theme
Remarkable Women Lessons
Get inspired by a brief presentation about a remarkable woman for each stage.
12 Stage/Theme
Curated Music
Playlists
Allow your mandala creation to be guided and held by specially curated music.
12 Stage/Theme Journaling
Prompts
Guided prompts to
support your personal journey for insights and meaning.
12 Resource
documents by presenters
Notable Info, images, & takeaways to support ongoing learning and creations.
HOW IT WORKS
A monthly rhythm to support & guide your journey
1. Live Gathering
Live Monthly Mandalas: Remarkable Women and the Great Round gatherings are typically held and recorded on the 2nd Friday of each month. (Attendance is not included with purchase.)
2. Videos are edited
Live Monthly Mandalas videos are edited (to exclude group sharing, which we honor as confidential).
3. New lessons
New lessons will be released into the Remarkable Women Collection by the 3rd Friday of each month throughout 2026.
4. Ongoing access
You will have access to the portal and all of the Remarkable Women Collection materials for 13 months from your purchase date.
A growing library of creative journeys
Explore the Remarkable Women Collection
A growing library of creatiVE journeys
LESSON/STAGE ONE
Frida Kahlo
& Resting in the Darkness
Mexican artist
presented by Susanne F. Fincher
LESSON/STAGE TWO
Maryam Mirzahani
& Floating into the Light
Iranian mathematician & professor
presented by Paige Scheinberg
LESSON/STAGE THREE
Isadora Duncan
& Turning Towards the Journey
American dancer & choreographer presented by Anna Sardina
LESSON/STAGE FOUR
Fran Herman
& Embracing the New
Canadian music therapy pioneer
presented by Melody Owen
LESSON/STAGE FIVE
Hilma af Klint
& Claiming Selfhood
Swedish artist & mystic
presented by Sylvia Barnowski
LESSON/STAGE SIX
Hedy Lamarr
& Igniting the Inner Fire
Austrian American movie star
& inventor presented by
Connie Bennett
LESSON/STAGE SEVEN
Maya Angelou
& Squaring the Circle
African American author, poet,
& activist presented by
Susan Paul Johnson
LESSON/STAGE EIGHT
Nise da Silveira
& Functioning in the World
Pioneering Brazilian psychiatrist presented by Caroline Pereira
LESSON/STAGE NINE
TBA September 2026
& Reaping Rewards
More information
coming soon!
LESSON/STAGE TEN
TBA October 2026
& Letting Go
More information
coming soon!
LESSON/STAGE ELEVEN
TBA November 2026
& Falling Apart
More information
coming soon!
LESSON/STAGE TWELVE
TBA December 2026
& Opening to Grace
More information
coming soon!
HOW IT WORKS
A monthly rhythm to support & guide your journey
1. Live Monthly Mandalas
Live Monthly Mandalas gatherings are typically held and recorded on the 2nd Friday of each month.
2. Videos are edited
Videos are edited (to exclude group sharing, which we honor as confidential).
3. New lessons
New lessons will be released into the Monthly Mandalas Collection by the 3rd Friday of each month throughout 2026.
4. Ongoing access
You will have access to the portal and all of the materials for 13 months from your purchase date.
WHAT STUDENTS ARE SAYING
"Thank you so much for Monthly Mandalas. It continues to bring so much richness, healing, connection, inspiration, creativity, and hope into my life!"
- MM Participant
"The monthly themes are fascinating and educational - and help me create things I otherwise wouldn’t have."
- MM Participant
"Every time I participate I learn something new and meaningful. It helps me connect to the Stage and is quite inspiring for my creative process."
- MM Participant
"I enjoy the diversity of perspectives because of the diverse group of presenters. They add another level of archetypal expression for each of the Stages and Great Round."
- MM Participant
"So great to have a curated selection of music; it's especially nice to hear music I may not be familiar with."
- MM Participant
"Continuing to make connections with the Great Round and our development as humans, souls, spirits, beings is so impactful."
- MM Participant
WHAT STUDENTS ARE SAYING
"“I always feel a strong connection to the mandala and the journaling prompts are often surprising and helpful."
- Maria R
"Thank you all for your thoughtfulness and effort in creating these. They are truly a beautiful creative healing circle."
- Lauren D
"I know the Stages, but I
feel likeI always see
something fresh
after each lesson."
- Michael C
YOUR GUIDES
Meet Susanne & Paige
CREATING MANDALAS is a team of experienced guides sharing the transformative qualities of mandalas. We are Susanne F. Fincher, art therapist and author of books on mandalas and Paige Scheinberg, integrative art therapist and business mentor. Our calling is to share what we know about mandalas in order to support your personal growth.
FAQS
Do I need to know anything about mandalas or the Great Round to participate?
You do not need any previous experience. Just an openness to creating and exploring a variety of themes that relate to life experiences, seasons, and cycles.
What are the Archetypal Stages of the Great Round of Mandala?
The Archetypal Stages of the Great Round of Mandala (aka "The Great Round") was developed by art therapist Joan Kellogg as a model of the qualities of consciousness spontaneously expressed in mandala designs. The Great Round was formulated by Kellogg for research and clinical applications in mental health. Creating Mandalas founder Susanne Fincher recognized the potential of the Great Round for a general audience interested in personal growth and creative self-expression.
What materials do I need to be able to create fully?
Sometimes we'll provide suggestions for materials, but it's always up to you to choose what works best for you for each video lesson. Participants often use drawing, painting, and collage materials. Some enjoy creating on a digital device. You might like to view a video lesson again and create the same mandala with different materials.
If I attend live, do I still pay for the online Monthly Mandalas Collection?
Yes, these are considered separate offerings. The monthly, live Monthly Mandalas gatherings are always donation-based to make it accessible for all. A percentage of proceeds from all Monthly Mandalas offerings (live and on demand) go to the CM Scholarship Fund, which aims to increase opportunities for diverse persons to learn about and enjoy Creating Mandalas.
What do I get immediate access to when I purchase?
When you purchase during 2026, you get access to all of the Stages we have already covered and released. (For example, if you purchase on June 1, you will get access to Stages 1-5). All remaining Stage lessons will be released by the 3rd Friday of each month throughout 2026 (following the live Monthly Mandalas gathering on the 2nd Friday of each month).
Can I purchase access to one - or just a few - of the Stages / Topic?
No, the Monthly Mandalas Collection is only available in the full 12 stage set.
Do I have to go in “Stage Order”?
When creating this course, we designed each Stage video to be viewed and experienced monthly, but please know that you may find a different way of engaging that works better for you. Perhaps you’ll prefer weekly or bi-weekly viewing.
Stages follow the natural cycle of the seasons of the year (ie, Stage 1 aligns with winter, Stage 7 reminds us of summer.) If you live in the Northern Hemisphere, you may also notice the Stages align with months of the year (i.e., January/Stage 1, February/Stage 2). We encourage you to engage in ways you prefer that support you best!
How long do I have access to the course materials?
You have access to this Monthly Mandalas Collection for 13 months from your purchase date.
WHAT STUDENTS ARE SAYING
"Thank you all for your time, energy, and dedication to creating this offering. I truly look forward to it each month as a ritual practice shared with others."
- MONTHLY MANDALAS PARTICIPANT
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