Enjoy playing with colour, symmetry and pattern? Love a good circle? Join @MissBowkett and I on our #Maydala challenge and create a #mandala a day in May!

Follow these simple steps to begin, or see more ideas in the thread below: https://www.wikihow.com/Draw-a-Mandala ">https://www.wikihow.com/Draw-a-Ma...

Mandala making is accessible to all and is a wonderfully absorbing and meditative process that results in stunning geometrical patterns.

As long as it’s circular(ish), it counts! So dig out the paper plates, and colour, chop and swap - see @colourful_minds’ lovely idea here: https://twitter.com/colourful_minds/status/959192916018319362">https://twitter.com/colourful...

You’re allowed one walk a day, right? So why not get outside and create some #natureart!

Be inspired by the wonderful @RFJamesUK. Just look at the fabulousness! https://twitter.com/rfjamesuk/status/1254487468558163969">https://twitter.com/rfjamesuk...

Got a pebble collection? Get creative and add some colour.

Be inspired by the truly scrumptious work of artist Elspeth McClean – WOW!!! Totally dot-tastic!

If you want to take things up a notch (or several), then check out the artwork of @Lifeindetailuk – utterly incredible! Such patience! https://twitter.com/Lifeindetailuk/status/1084530846558834688">https://twitter.com/Lifeindet...

Feel like you might need a more comprehensive ‘how to’ guide now?

The super-talented @dearingwang has created the most excellent Youtube playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5iO1g63rfYFdJ1k5zMqW6YL6Iu1ynI6S

Get">https://www.youtube.com/playlist... drawing, no excuses!

Got a Spirograph set gathering dust in a cupboard somewhere? This is the perfect excuse to dust it off and get spiralling!

Metallic pens add that extra bling https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🤩" title="Star-struck" aria-label="Emoji: Star-struck">

Fancy giving your compasses a workout? Check out @samira_mian’s Youtube channel for some clear & easy-to-follow #IslamicGeometry tutorials: https://www.samiramian.uk/youtube 

Islamic">https://www.samiramian.uk/youtube&q... patterns begin with a single circle, & are some of the most beautifully proportioned patterns in the world.

Like working with tech? Handy with a smartphone? Then download one of the many kaleidoscope apps.

Kaleidoscope Drawing Pad is free and great fun! https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/kaleidoscope-drawing-pad/id525904070

Also">https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/ka... check out @amaziograph, and if you’re feeling flush, iOrnament is excellent too https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="👍" title="Thumbs up" aria-label="Emoji: Thumbs up">

Good with a ruler and know your times tables? Then you might like to try an epicycloid or two!

Printable templates and instructions are on my website here: https://www.artfulmaths.com/mathematical-art-lessons.html">https://www.artfulmaths.com/mathemati...

And if you really get into the swing, and are up for a BIG challenge – then take a look at @100mandalas’ lovely website: https://100mandalas.com/ ">https://100mandalas.com/">... and take on the task of creating #100mandalas in 100 days!

Check out her useful video tutorial for beginners: https://youtu.be/f8jp1j0a63M ">https://youtu.be/f8jp1j0a6...

Get creating! Join in when you can, and remember the hashtag: #Maydala

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