Sumac Arts

09/09/2026

It’s always such a pleasure being at the Newberry Arts Center - NAC — I think I’ve taken nearly as many classes as I’ve taught! The dedicated staff there are creating such an inspiring community around art in Newberry. Honored to be part of it!

🌿 MEET THE INSTRUCTOR: SUDHA McFADDEN 🎨✨

There’s something special about an instructor who can make you feel relaxed, welcome, and inspired all at once—and Sudha McFadden has a natural gift for doing just that.

With her calming nature and gentle approach, Sudha creates an environment where creativity can unfold at its own pace. Whether she’s working with adults or children, she encourages her students to slow down, explore, and enjoy the creative process. 💫

At the Newberry Arts Center, we believe art is about more than what you create—it’s about how you feel while creating it. And Sudha brings that sense of peace, presence, and creativity into every class she teaches.

We’re so happy to have Sudha as part of the NAC family! 💚

✨ Come create, breathe, explore with us, and discover what your inner artist has to say.

01/09/2026

Start the year with calm and creativity at the beautiful new Newberry Arts Center - NAC!

Enjoy water calligraphy (a meditative painting practice where brushstrokes fade away), plus a crystal bowl sound bath and guided meditation.

A peaceful 2-hour January reset, a mini retreat just for you!
🌿 Sign up at https://www.newberryartscenter.com/service-page/create-peace-paint-and-meditate

09/02/2025

What a fantastic event!

08/18/2025

Just a few spots left! Join us this Saturday 8/23 at Newberry Yoga for a mini-retreat: mindful art, gentle movement, restorative sound. If you're looking for a sign to take permission to rest and recharge, this is it! https://www.newberryartscenter.com/service-page/sacred-circles?referral=service_list_widget

05/09/2025

Sound Baths are a thoughtful and exciting Mother's Day gift! We have a few spots left for our session next Sunday. Treat your mom, mother figure, or even yourself to some musical self care! Grab tickets for just $29: https://www.sumacarts.com/soundbaths/sunday-group-sound-baths

04/22/2025

Mandala Drawing starts in 2 weeks! Won't you join us?

Grab your spot: sumacarts.com/store/p/mandala-drawing-class-525

04/01/2025

Stressed? Need a little "me" time? Grab a friend and head over to my new sound studio for our series of Sunday Sound Baths! I'm a classically trained musician with decades of experience playing and teaching. Each session is improvised with no two alike... All you have to do is relax and let the sounds wash over you, guiding you into deep relaxation. Leave your troubles at the door and emerge feeling rejuvenated and refreshed!

What is a sound bath? Good question!

A sound bath is a profoundly relaxing acoustic experience. You’ll lay on a yoga mat or sit comfortably and be surrounded by a live soundscape played by an experienced musician. This experience is designed to slow your brain waves, inducing relaxation and a meditative state. Gongs, singing bowls and other drone instruments will weave a 75-minute sonic tapestry that ensures rest, insight, and transformation.

Try it and you'll be hooked!

Info & Registration: SumacArts.com/soundbaths/sunday-group-sound-baths

03/24/2025

If you’re feeling a bit stressed or simply craving some stillness, I’d love for you to join me tomorrow evening for a session on Body Scan & Progressive Muscle Relaxation as part of our beginner-friendly meditation group. This relaxing technique is about slowing down, letting go of tension, and reconnecting with your body and breath in a gentle, intentional way.

The practice itself is simple but powerful. You’ll be guided through a "body scan" to bring awareness to subtle physical feelings and tension, followed by practicing progressive muscle relaxation to release that tension from head to toe. It’s a great way to reset and create a sense of calm. No need for prior experience or any special equipment, and it's a technique you can easily integrate into your practice.

🗓 Tuesday, March 25
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbia, SC, 2701 Heyward St.

03/20/2025

✨ 4-Week Mandala Drawing Course! ✨

Ready to tap into your creativity and experience the meditative power of mandalas? Join me for a 4-week in-person Mandala Drawing Course where you’ll learn step-by-step techniques for constructing grids and creating your own unique mandala. 🌀

In this hands-on course, you’ll: 🎨 Learn the art of mandala creation and grid construction 🧘‍♀️ Experience the calming, meditative process of drawing 🖼️ Take home your very own mandala artwork, beautifully matted in a 12x12 frame!

This course is designed for beginners and experienced artists alike! Anyone looking to explore the therapeutic power of art and mindfulness will love it. 🖌️

Spaces are limited, so be sure to sign up early!

📅 Dates: Tuesdays in May from 6:00-7:00 pm 📍 Location: Art Studio @ Seven Oaks Park in Columbia, SC 💲 Price: $95 for four weeks of guided instruction, all materials provided, including archival paper and a matted frame for your masterpiece!

👉 Click sumacarts.com/store/p/mandala-drawing-class-525 to register and secure your spot today!

I can’t wait to create with you and guide you through this wonderful artistic journey! 🌟

Tap into your creativity and learn the art of mandala drawing in this 4-week course. You'll master the process of creating grids and designing intricate mandalas, with step-by-step guidance throughout. By the end of the course, you’ll have a framed mandala artwork to take home—something entirely...

03/17/2025

Mandala Drawing starts in May! Grab your spot today, this course sells out quick...

Tickets: sumacarts.com/store/p/mandala-drawing-class-525