Embracing CALM through abstract art with Melissa Hartley x Vans Europe

Last Sunday we had the absolute pleasure of welcoming the wonderful muralist and artist Melissa Hartley into the Vans Europe Covent Garden store for her incredible workshop ‘Embracing CALM through abstract art’ in collaboration with CALM and Tour De Test Valley.

Through this unique and wonderful workshop, centered around the theme of calm and abstraction, Melissa showed us how to take our most special photos, memories or images that brought us peace, turning them into colourful expressions on canvas.

The session was a safe and nurturing space where participants could:

✨Explore Mindfulness: Learn how to be fully present in the moment and embrace the beauty of the now, one brushstroke at a time.

✨Express Emotions: Use the canvas as a non-verbal outlet to express your emotions, letting go of stress and anxiety through colour and form.

✨Nurture Creativity: Discover your own creative potential, no matter your level of experience. The focus here is on the process and learning.

✨Build Community: Connect with like-minded individuals, fostering a sense of belonging and shared experiences.