Saturdays, September 6-December 6 2025

Edith and Peter O'Donnell Athenaeum
777 Loop Rd SW, Richardson, TX 75080

WELLNESS LAB HAS BEEN CANCELLED FOR NOVEMBER 29 AND DECEMBER 6, 2025

The Wellness Lab is a place for everyone wanting to try something new. This well being retreat inside of the Crow Museum of Asian Art at UT Dallas offers explorations in mindfulness, yoga, ayurveda, well being and art. Self-compassion begins with taking time to explore silence, awareness, togetherness and understanding. These classes are for you.
 

Why Join the Wellness Lab?

Because college is a lot. And your nervous system needs rest, too.

• Learn practical tools to manage anxiety and overwhelm
• Build a habit of self-awareness and mental clarity
• Connect with a peaceful community of peers
• Begin your weekend with presence and intention

Please note: Each series requires separate registration for each date.
 

The Mindful Hour  

9 am - 9: 45 am

• $20 Public  
• $0 UTD Staff, Faculty, students
• $0 Museum members

Start your Saturday in stillness. Join us inside the tranquil Crow Museum for guided mindfulness, grounding breathwork, and simple centering techniques that build resilience and reduce stress. 

Whether you’re new to meditation or already have a practice, this space is for everyone — especially students who want to feel more calm, clear, and connected. 

Come as you are. No mats, apps, or experience required — just your breath. 

Reserve your spot at the link below. Please ensure you select your preferred date.

Register

The Yoga Hour: Gentle/Restorative/Vinyasa/Yin  

10 am - 10:45 am 

• $20 Public  
• $0 UTD Staff, Faculty, students
• $0 Museum members

Join us for Yoga in the Art Museum led by talented and certified yoga instructors in the community. All levels welcome!  

Reserve your spot at the link below. Please ensure you select your preferred date.

Register

The Everything Hour:  

11 am - 1 pm

• $20 Public  
• $0 UTD Staff, Faculty, students
• $0 Museum members

Art, Sound and Relaxation fill the Everything Hour with experiences in the open art studio, sound bath and programs on well being and self-compassion. See the schedule below.

September 6, 11 am - 1 pm: Lego Printmaking Workshop

Learn how to make art with legos! Join Dallas artist Leili Arai Tavallaei (@at_leili) for a 2 hour workshop on lego printmaking. You’ll get to create your very own print and learn accessible printmaking techniques. Come hang out, play with legos, and create with us. (Art supplies will be provided.)

September 13, 11am-1pm: Exquisite Hunt Workshop

Explore the museum in this sketchbook scavenger hunt! Join Dallas artist Leili Arai Tavallaei (@at_leili) for a 2 hour workshop on drawing the world around us. You’ll get to discover a new side of the Crow Museum and learn drawing techniques. We encourage you to bring a sketchbook and your curiosity. (Additional art supplies will be provided.)

September 20: Sensory Drawing

We’ll start by loosening up our senses and getting to know each other through drawing. Participants will explore blind contour drawing and drawing by touch, inspired by Carlotta’s practice of sensory art. We’ll also watch a short BBC clip about prosopagnosia to think about perception and recognition in a playful way.

Activities:

• Create a series of 5 small drawings using extremely limited sensory information (drawing with closed eyes, by touch, or without looking at the page).

• After a short break, we’ll experiment with color using jelly pads and acrylic paint to make prints based on sensory drawings.
 

September 27: Collage / Abstract Fall Fruits

Fall brings abundance—and collage is the perfect way to celebrate it. We’ll cut, layer, and combine everyday images of fruit, nature, kitchens, and seasonal decorations into abstract compositions.

Activities:

• Plan and layer cut-out images into a single abstract collage.

• Focus on visual balance and rhythm while letting intuition lead.

• Play with combining many fragments into one whole artwork.

October 4, 11 am - 1 pm: Shape Chasing Workshop/Exquisite Hunt Workshop (outdoors, weather permitting)

Come paint outside with us! Join Dallas artist Leili Arai Tavallaei (@at_leili) for a 2 hour workshop on painting the world en plein air (in the outdoors). You’ll get to create your very own painting and learn about outdoor painting techniques. Enjoy the Texas sunshine and create with us. (Art supplies will be provided.)
 

October 25, 11 am – 1 pm: Sleep Sessions

Ever wonder what really happens when you sleep—and why it matters so much? Join us for a friendly and engaging look at how good sleep helps your body, brain, and mood thrive. We’ll explore what the different stages of sleep do for your health, and share simple, practical tips to help you sleep better and feel more refreshed.
 

November 1, 11 am – 1 pm: Sleep Sessions

Ever wonder what really happens when you sleep—and why it matters so much? Join us for a friendly and engaging look at how good sleep helps your body, brain, and mood thrive. We’ll explore what the different stages of sleep do for your health, and share simple, practical tips to help you sleep better and feel more refreshed.
 

November 8: Halloween Fun / Shadows & Prints

We’ll celebrate the spirit of Halloween with a playful still-life setup. Pumpkins, fruits, and spooky objects will be arranged under a dramatic light source. First, we’ll draw from observation, then shift to printmaking to capture the spirit of the season.

Activities:

• Set up a Halloween-inspired still life with a single strong light source to create shadows.

• Draw the composition with expressive lines.

• Experiment with jelly pad printmaking using acrylic paint.
 

November 15: Group Project / Botanical Drawing

We’ll close the workshop with a large-scale collaborative art-science drawing. Inspired by the natural world, participants will bring their own images of plants, leaves, and neighborhood animals or insects. Together, we’ll create a shared artwork on a roll of paper that combines drawing, text, and mixed materials.

Activities:

• Begin with short reflections: What do you notice in quiet moments? What small details catch your attention in your surroundings?

• Each participant contributes drawings, words, and colors to a shared roll of paper.

• The final piece will be a layered, collaborative landscape of the group’s collective imagination.
 

November 22, 11 am - 1 pm: Shape Chasing Workshop/Exquisite Hunt Workshop (outdoors, weather permitting) 

Explore the museum in this sketchbook scavenger hunt! Join Dallas artist Leili Arai Tavallaei (@at_leili) for a 2 hour workshop on drawing the world around us. You’ll get to discover a new side of the Crow Museum and learn drawing techniques. We encourage you to bring a sketchbook and your curiosity. (Additional art supplies will be provided.)
 

December 6, 11 am – 1 pm: Lego Printmaking Workshop - THIS DATE HAS BEEN CANCELLED
Learn how to make art with legos! Join Dallas artist Leili Arai Tavallaei (@at_leili) for a 2 hour workshop on lego printmaking. You’ll get to create your very own print and learn accessible printmaking techniques. Come hang out, play with legos, and create with us. (Art supplies will be provided.)

Reserve your spot at the link below. Please ensure you select your preferred date.

Register

The Chai Hour with Sapna Punjabi  

2 pm - 3 pm 

• $20 Public  
• $0 UTD Staff, Faculty, students
• $0 Museum members

Take a restorative pause with The Chai Hour—a wellness session rooted in Ayurvedic tradition, modern nutritional balance, and the ritual of spiced chai. Led by culinary wellness specialist, registered dietitian, and Ayurvedic practitioner Sapna Punjabi, each gathering offers simple, seasonal tools for nourishment, self-care, and connection. Open to all. 

Reserve your spot at the link below. Please ensure you select your preferred date.

Register