We believe that everyone can

create with their hearts.

Mind in the Mountains is an art brand with a social mission to encourage creativity for mental wellness.

We work with communities to create social connectedness through play, reflection, and beauty.

Our workshops draw inspiration from the concepts of art therapy to foster creativity and emotional connection. Though not formal therapy, they help individuals use the art-making process to explore and connect with themselves in meaningful ways.

  • "Heartwork" is the emotional, inner work that promotes self-awareness, healing, and transformation. It involves engaging deeply with your emotions, values, and experiences in ways that help you understand yourself and your place in the world. When creativity is applied to heartwork, it becomes a powerful way to express those inner truths that words alone cannot capture.

  • Creativity is not just about making art—it’s about creating something that reflects who you are inside. Research in psychology shows that creative practices, such as painting, drawing, and journaling, can significantly enhance mental wellness. These activities stimulate parts of the brain linked to emotional processing and stress relief, reducing anxiety, depression, and even trauma. By giving form to your inner experiences, you unlock new ways to heal and grow.

  • Studies in positive psychology and art therapy suggest that art can:

    Reduce stress and anxiety: Engaging in creative work helps lower cortisol levels, improving mood and providing a sense of calm.

    Boost self-esteem: Completing a creative project fosters feelings of accomplishment and pride.

    Enhance emotional expression: Art provides a safe outlet for expressing complex emotions, allowing for deeper self-reflection and understanding.

    Build resilience: Through creative exploration, individuals learn to approach challenges from new perspectives and build coping strategies.

What We Do

We Provide Experiences Built on 3 Foundational Virtues to Unlock Your Creative Potential:

  • Be like a child—see art as play! Approach creativity with a heart of play, or without perfectionism, and allow yourself to explore freely.

  • Embrace the process. Let go of the need to control the result and let it be authentic rather than aesthetic.

  • Enjoy creation! Find delight in the act of creating itself, reconnecting with the simple pleasure of bringing something new into the world.

WORKSHOPS

EXPRESS YOUR HEART THROUGH ART

CREATIVE BARS

CREATIVITY WITH MEANING

EXHIBITIONS

IMMERSIVE COMMUNITY ARTWORKS

YOUR STORIES

  • "SUPERHERO"

    By Marie, who attended The Mindful Art Experience several times. She depicts the positive praise she received in her workday with a large superhero cape here, engulfed in her favorite colour, green. It has been such a pleasure to host her and her bubbly personality!

  • "explosion"

    By Lea, who attended The Mindful Art Experience. A dynamic flow of a variety of colours and emotions is peacefully embraced by her favourite colour, green.

  • "Beyond the boundaries"

    By Phyllis who attended The Mindful Art Experience.

  • BOYS CAN DO IT TOO!

    Surprise, surprise! A group of guys surprised us with their deep and hearty artworks during The Mindful Art Experience. Some of them did not think they were creative at first, but was pleasantly surprised by their reflective and creative artwork.

  • THE ART BAR

    “Got to play in such an awesome space!! Creative spaces that doesn’t judge what the end product looks like, Odd tools and infinite paint, learn something about yourself, create in your own way. 100%% recommend for group activitues" - Sophie

  • TUFT-A-SOAP

    Josephine, Nora and Ruby, our creative collaborator and workshop host, pose after a fun and therapeutic soap tufting workshop.

  • "CHILDLIKE"

    These two ladies took ‘being like a child’ to the next level as they knocked themselves out with finger painting, using as many materials as they could, and adding colourful sprinkles and glitter all around!

  • "BUTTERCUP" & "SWIMMING"

    By Amelia and her husband, who attended The Mindful Art Experience. During the explanation, their interpretation of their artworks coincidentally matched up and both uncannily involved “pink fish”.

  • "it reminds me of Nature"

    By Therese who lovingly and freely painted a thrift from our store!

  • "it's about the journey"

    By Marie who attended The Mindful Art Experience.

  • Make a mood-changing candle

    a mother and daughter attends a candle-making workshop hosted by creative collaborator, @enjoyce.studio. They expressed their personalities with a unique mix of colours.

  • "Embraced"

    By Tim who attended a painting in prayer session which contemplated on the theme Abide.

  • "Abide like a child"

    By Bridget, who attended a painting in prayer session which contemplated on the theme Abide.

  • "The Grape vine"

    By Lauren, who attended a painting in prayer session which contemplated on the theme Abide.

  • "Exploration"

    By Carissa, who attended a painting in prayer session which contemplated on the theme Abide.

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benefits of art on mental health

  • Studies showed that Cortisol (stress hormone) levels in the brain decreased while people were making art, despite their art skill level.

    Interestingly, younger participants displayed the lowest stress levels after they created art. The older we grow, it seems that there is a higher association of stress with the arts that may come from an academic view of it.

    The research also suggested that past experience with art increased feeling stressed about it.

    Sources: https://drexel.edu/news/archive/2016/june/art_hormone_levels_lower

  • Studies have shown that people who made art reported higher self-worth, self-esteem and confidence, despite art skill level. Researchers suggested that making art helped them express and identify their unique identities which helped them establish a sense of self-worth. Being able to create something out of nothing also helped increase confidence and self-esteem.

  • Expressing our struggles onto a canvas allows us to take a step back from ruminating (unhelpful over-thinking) in our minds. Looking at it on a canvas where it is tangible and within our control allows us to feel like we can manage this better and work our way through it by modifying the artwork.

  • When we express our emotions through art, we are able to access an area of the brain that language cannot access fully. Making art allows us to express deeper and even unconscious emotions when we cannot talk it out.

WORKSHOPS

  • REFLECTIVE ART EXPERIENCE

    Restoration, rejuvenation, revitalisatioin. Use art as a medium to be gently present to yourself, express your emotions, and create the space for your body, mind and soul to be renewed. 

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  • MYSTERY ARTIST CLUB

    Designed to help people expand and unleash their natural creativity, this is a fun workshop for kids where they will be challenged to create their own imaginary world using a limited but unique pool of mystery objects!

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  • MAKE-A-MOOD COASTER

    Book us for a super fun time of expressing yourselves through colour and movement as we play with acrylic pour techniques! In this workshop / bar, participants will learn to connect with their emotions through art, let go of control and see art as play! Bring home quality wood coasters, acrylic poured with your emotions.

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  • TUFT-A-SOAP

    You’ve heard of rug tufting… but we bet you haven’t heard of soap tufting! This is literally Singapore’s first-ever Tuft-a-soap workshop! We break all the rules - (needle) gun in hand, wool on soap, superb choices of colours, and unimaginable designs - all taught by a beautiful mother who has been giving workshops for over 10 years.

    BY CREATIVE COLLABORATOR: @Workshopmummy is a Certified Aromatherapist, ACTA-Certified trainer, and mother of two!

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  • SELF-DISCOVERY THROUGH TIE DYE

    This tie-dye experience takes participants through learning about how colours and emotions connect, our self-identity, and how to express our identity through colours. Then, we will express them through tie-dye methods on a “Mind of a Maker” t-shirt that participants will get to take home.

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PARTY ART BARS

  • THE ART BAR

    DURATION: 1-3HRS

    Chill and express yourself at the bar! Don’t worry if you’re unsure where to begin - written instructions are provided, so just go at your own pace.

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  • BEAD ISLAND BAR

    DURATION: 1-3HRS

    We make beading with more meaning! This bar setup guides kids through a series of ‘bead islands’ that represents different emotions, such as ‘Healing Forest’, ‘Calm Ocean’, or ‘Passion Beach’. Every child takes home a bracelet, necklace, or keychain based on their bead island creation worksheet which explores their relations to the emotions in the islands!

    IN COLLABORATION WITH: @maybeearrings & @mybeadsness

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  • MOOD-CANDLE BAR

    DURATION: 1-3HRS

    This candle-making bar guides people through a therapeutic experience that involves choosing colours that represent their emotions, breaking them up, and choosing scents that represent an emotion. Book us for a therapeutic experience through candle-crafting!

    *Candles will take 1hr to set during event.

    IN COLLABORATION WITH: @Enjoyce.studio

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  • WOOL-SOAP FACTORY

    DURATION: 1-3HRS

    The wool-soap factory involves a wool-painting process where we use water to lather wool onto soap and create designs with them. Watch the different colours swirl together and be surprised by the result! The resulting artwork will be scented and can be used as an exfoliator soap or display. Great for younger children due to its sensory aspect. *involves water and soap

    AGE RANGE: Suitable for young kids ages 3 and above [Children below 5 may require some supervision] Adaptable for adults (refer to Tuft-a-soap)

    IN COLLABORATION WITH: @workshopmummy

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MAKE A BOOKING

Take action. Book a workshop, party bar, or let us know if you have any other ideas!

You may also email us at Talyajs@mindinthemountains.com or contact Talya at 91884820.

WE ARE A

CREATIVE

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WE ARE A CREATIVE SPECIES

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Take a step into our inner workings or contribute. We desire to get everyone involved, not to compete, but to collaborate, share and establish unity. Only then, can we unleash and celebrate all of our human creativity.

Past events

  • The Art Bar @ Trifeca Music Festival

    18, 19 Nov 2023

  • garden of beauty, Singapore Night Festival @ Cathedral of the good shepherd

    18-26 Aug, 2023

  • Art in mental health @ YouthCorps

    In collaboration with Huddleverse, June 2022

  • bead island bar @ holy fam carnival

    11 Nov, 2023

  • Mindful Art Experience with QBE Insurance

    29 Sept, 2023

  • The mindful art experience @ PUB

    Oct, 2023

  • The Mindful Art Experience @ Mitm.studio

  • Make-a-mood-coaster @ PSA

    June, 2023

  • mindful art experience @ imPAct

    2023

 Contact us.

  • Mind in the Mountains, Centropod, 80 Changi Road, #01-33, Singapore 419715

    Opening hours: by appointment

  • Let us know what you’ve got in mind!


    +65 91884820
    Talyajs@mindinthemountains.com

  • Keen to volunteer with us?

    Send us an email with something about you, why you’re interested, and your availability!

    Talyajs@mindinthemountains.com