2014

Mapping myths and stories through drama, art and writing. We will begin and end this workshop outside, bringing our imaginations to an ancient flock of quizzical birds who embark on a mysterious journey on which they reach not an end, but a beginning. The Conference of Birds is an epic and poetic medieval Sufi story. We will explore its themes of fear, flight and understanding in the company of other art and writings about birds, becoming perhaps lighter on own feet and capable of flight, at least, in words and pictures. No previous experience of drama is necessary or knowledge of this book, although participants may wish to start exploring this story before they arrive.

We will spend the week living as dedicated Spiritual Creatives using a variety of artistic techniques in order to rediscover our creative passions and spiritual selves. Through collage, drawing, music and mini-sculpture, we will explore our spiritual journey. You don't have to be great at art to enjoy this class! Just come along and find out where your creative spirit may lead you.

In this group, we will take a journey inwards, exploring the yearning for connection and belonging. We will look at our ‘shoulds’ and question their validity. We will look at identifying and engaging with the things that can help us to feel fully at home in ourselves and therefore in the world. We will journey using writing, discussion, reflection and journaling as our means of transport.

This group seeks to help us each to identify our authentic self and the barriers, including fears, to living as our authentic self. The emphasis of the week is on identifying and sharing who we really are rather than who we think we should be. Expect to reflect, create, share, listen, and explore your playful side.

A safe and inspiring journey where we will meet our heroes/heroines, hopes and fears. We’ll play together using games, craft, music, literature, technology, meditation and nature. No skills required, but you will need curiosity and willingness to be creative together. When you register I will contact you with more information, including your views on how we structure the programme. We will explore: How we identify and nurture who we really are; How do we face our fears and concerns and shine; What we want and what do we need in our bag of magic to grow into awesome young people; Consider how we remain respectful of others but also to be confident enough to ask for what we want; How do I show up as me, with all that is happening around me?

Exploring the theme of steps and footprints. These steps will signify journeys they have already walked along and explorations still to discover. It will include investigating barriers that may get in our way and teach us mechanisms to help us overcome them. We will discuss who may have provided the bridges to safe grounds and how we utilise both these people and spaces to grow both ourselves and our imagination. This will help us to be a part of our world as individuals and together. Our group will explore the themes selected through a mix media of art, craft, drama, discussion, meditation, nature and poetry. We look forward to a week of fun, laughter and wellbeing. We may all come as individuals, walking on our own paths but over the week we will walk together as one.