JACOBSTOWE,
OKEHAMPTON
DEVON EX20 3RJ
TEL: 01837 851218
or 07889 532 982
Our workshops are about enabling individuals to free their creative energy, something that often gets trampled on during our lives. Liberating this energy allows people to reconnect to their inner spirit and feel revived, re-energized and centred. This means that even a day course can give you that mini retreat you need.
All the course facilitators and therapists are hand picked not only for their skills as tutors but for the people they are and the gifts they bring to enrich our lives.
In the calm of this private, rural retreat setting, you will truly find nourishment for mind, body and soul.
January Events
Thursday 22nd January 2009
Singing with Claire Anstee
Saturday 24th January 2009
Create your own Sacred mandala
February Events
Monday 2nd February 2009
Creative Writing with Karen Hayes
Friday 6th February 2009
Certified First Aid Course with CRP
Monday 9th February 2009
Discover Alexander Technique
Saturday 21st February 2009
San Shou - Tai Chi two man fast form
Friday 27th February 2009
Dances of Universal Peace
Saturday 28th February 2009
Making Sense of Keeping Things
March Events
Sunday 1st March 2009
5 Rhythms with Dilys Morgan Scott
Thursday 5th March 2009
Reveal and Stretch your Creativity - Ways of Seeing
Saturday 7th March 2009
Singing for Fun with Claire Anstee
Saturday 14th March 2009
Life Drawing with Imogen Hallam
Saturday 21st March 2009
San Shou - Part 2
A series of 3 day workshops, run by Angus Clark, giving you the chance to learn this exciting two man fast form. Demanding, energetic and great fun this type of partnerwork is an extension to tui shou or push hands. Skills learnt through the san shou bring fresh depth and insight to the solo tai chi forms so this course will be rewarding to those who already know an open- hand form. £135 or £49 per day.10am- 5pm including a delicious vegetarian lunch Dormitory facilities available. Other dates are Sat 21st Feb and Sat 18th April.
Sunday 29th March 2009
Dances of Universal Peace
Join hands, hearts and voices and allow your spirit to be moved by the Dances of Universal Peace. These simple, powerful dances are inspired by, celebrate and honour all spiritual paths and focus on what truly unties us all. They are both easily accessible and profound, and are part of the timeless tradition of dance which has been enjoyed by humankind throughout history. Suitable for all ages and abilities. No previous singing or dancing experience required. All are welcome from 9.00am to explore the beautiful surroundings, have some tea and be at one with nature. Session starts at 10.00am - 4.00pm £30 including lunch
April Events
Saturday 18th April 2009
San Shou - Part 3
A series of 3 day workshops, run by Angus Clark, giving you the chance to learn this exciting two man fast form. Demanding, energetic and great fun this type of partnerwork is an extension to tui shou or push hands. Skills learnt through the san shou bring fresh depth and insight to the solo tai chi forms so this course will be rewarding to those who already know an open- hand form. £135 or £49 per day.10am- 5pm including a delicious vegetarian lunch Dormitory facilities available. Other dates are Sat 21st Feb and Sat 21st March.
Thursday 23rd April
Reveal and Stretch your Artistic Creativity-Light and Shadow
The second artistic workshop in Nadia's series about bringing life to your pictures by releasing your inner self and letting your creativity be uninhibited. Today's course will explore drawing, light and shadows, dry media, pencils, charcoal and chalk. Utilizing both the studio and the wonderful outdoor setting, together with Nadia's enthusiasm for each person to fulfil their own potential, this promises to be a rewarding day whatever your artistic standard.10.00-4pm £33 including lunch. Booking all three workshops in this series earns you 10% discount.
Saturday 25th April 2009
World Tai Chi and Qigong Day
On the last Saturday of April each year people from across the world are invited to play tai chi and qigong together to send a wave of healing around the entire world. One World ... One Breath...A real community tai chi day, coming together to play and discover more about how tai chi and qigong can improve your health and life. If you would like to join with a group for this special day please contact Angus Clark on 01647 433846 .
Monday 27th April 2009
Creative Writing with Karen Hayes
Karen returns for another day to share her creative writing knowledge and help you build on your writing skills. The main focus of this course will be 'beginnings'- setting the scene by various techniques. Whether you are novel writing, story writing, writing for kids or just want to be part of a writing community you will find support and encouragement for your endeavour. You will also have the unique opportunity to send some of your writing to Karen in advance of the day so that she can give you individual guidance on your work. 10am - 4pm including lunch all for £49. Or by booking 3 sessions in the year take advantage of the discounted price of £125 saving you £24. Places limited so please book early.
May Events
Saturday 9th May 2009
Painting the landscape for pleasure & relaxation
If you are interested in painting the beautiful Devon landscape from life then this workshop, open to artists of all abilities and styles, will give you the opportunity.This will be a very creative and expressive day of drawing and painting, with some teaching, group discussion and constructive criticism and praise! So if you wish to create some beautiful art and receive inspiration from nature than come along to this informal and organic lesson.10am-4pm £41 per person including lunch.
Saturday 30th & Sunday 31st May 2009
Qigong with The Taiji Ruler with Simon Wyard
The Taiji Ruler has an ancient and slightly mysterious Chinese origin yet the movements made whilst practising it are simplistic and energy building. Using these beautifully crafted foot long sticks Simon Wyard will teach us the purpose and way of practising this form of qigong. Using the rule helps you to harmonize your movements with the dantian, or main energy centre of your body. The Ruler develops balance, harmony and integration in all human processes by working with the central nervous system. Simon teaches this weekend workshop, with insight, and explains how Taiji Ruler strengthens our taiji forms and push hands play. Suitable for both newcomers to qigong or tai chi as well as addicts. £125 per person includes all meals and camping. Workshops start 10.00 Sat and finish 5pm Sunday.
June Events
Friday 5th, Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th June 2009
Festival of Activities
A chance to dive into the sweetie jar of mind, body and soul courses:a weekend packed with different workshops for you to explore. Perfect if you want to try something for the first time or just want a total break from your everyday life. We are bringing together some of our most popular teachers and facilitators for your enjoyment. Try Singing, Dances Of Universal Peace, 5 Rhythms,Tai Chi, Qigong, Reflexology, Holistic massage, Creative art, Meditation and just in case you feel its all too serious: playing the Digeridoo! All meals and camping are included in this fantasic weekend of diversity. £135 per person
Thursday 11th June 2009
Reveal and Stretch your Artistic Creativity-Colours
Continuing the theme of exploring your own artistic creativity, digging deep to free a visual representaion of thoughts and feelings with guidance from Nadia on use of colour. Choosing colours and what they convey; clean, dirty, atmospheric, and impact with colour. 10.00-4.00pm £33 including lunch. Booking all three workshops in this series earns you 10% discount.
Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th June
Moving to be Heard
An adventure in listening you'll neither forget nor regret. Exploring the world, ourselves and each other through art, sound and movement. This work takes us as far as we wish to go and to where we need to be. Weekend courses can be deeply moving, and will leave you feeling refreshed, renewed and truly heard. No previous experience necessary. The weekend is led by experienced facilitator Amerie Rose whose open and warm spirit enables individuals in a group to join in harmonious whole. Enjoy great vegetarian food, camp fires and being. £130 includes workshops on both days, all meals and camping. Accommodation in shared room also available.
Monday 15th June 2009
Creative Writing with Karen Hayes
Practise your creative writing skills, through exercises designed to stretch your ability, under the careful guidance of a published author, Karen Hayes. The main focus of this writing class will be the "importance of landscape and place" enabling you to recognize and create the correct setting for your stories, novels and fictional tomes. Karen will individually review some of you work if you send it in advance of the course. 10am - 4pm including lunch all for £49. Or by booking 3 sessions in the year take advantage of the discounted price of £125 saving you £24. Places limited so please book early.
Sunday 21st June
Summer Solstice Celebration
An afternoon and evening celebration to mark one of the pivotal points of the year. To honour the Summer Solstice Glenda and Trevor will be combining the Dances of Universal Peace with ceremony. We intend to be outside for part of the day, weather permitting, so please bring appropriate clothing. The South Dornaford cooks will create an outdoor evening meal for you, so please bring something seasonal and local for the pot. Booking essential £25 per person 10% discount when booking more than one place 2.00 - 9.00pm
July Events
Thursday 2nd July 2009
Discover Alexander Technique
'The path to better health through good body use'. A chance to unlearn bad habits and improve your ways of moving. Helps relieve pain and tension. Experience the guidance of Judy Hall's helpful teaching and discover a new you. 10.00am -noon @ £24 Places are limited so early booking is essential.
Sunday 5th July 2009
5 Rhythms Dance
Do you want to dance? Do you want to explore movement and how it makes you feel? The Five Rhythms are a therapeutic dance practice that was discovered and developed by Gabrielle Roth. The Five Rhythms are called flowing, staccato, chaos, lyrical and stillness. Together they gently release tension and unexpressed emotions held in the body. It is a simple and profound exploration of different ways of moving, different qualities of energy. It is a personal journey, which can facilitate change, not just on the physical level, but emotionally, mentally and spiritually. Dilys Morgan Scott creates a safe space where it is possible for everyone to explore their inner worlds, their attitudes, their patterns, their inhibitions and their own unique beauty and talents.10.00- 5.00pm @ £43 including lunch.
11th & 12th July 2009
Calligraphy and Lettering Art with Celia Lister
Calligraphy is creative and individual, this weekend workshop will introduce you to the Italic lettering, which is versatile, exciting and has great rhythm and style. The structure and principles of sound letter making are taught to encourage an understanding and exploration of calligraphy and design. You will be introduced to writing Italic with a broad edged pen with Step by step guidance to encourage you to develop skills, with demonstrations, discussion and individual tuition. Explore design possibilities by using your own words that are inspired by the countryside around South Dornaford Farm, to create a Japanese decorated weathergram. This course is aimed for the beginner to acquire the basics of italic calligraphy, and more experienced tune up your skills. Celia is an enthusiastic, friendly, and supportive tutor. Prices range from £130 includes all meals and camping/ dormitary from Friday/Sun afternoon to £90 non- residential. Workshops run 9.30am - 4.30pm.
18th & 19th July 2009
Singing weekend with Claire Anstee
Thursday 30 July - Sunday 2nd August 2009
Living Movement Tai Chi Summer Camp with Angus Clark
August Events
Sunday 16th August 2009
5 Rhythms Dance
Do you want to dance? Do you like to express yourself through movement? Have you heard of Gabrielle Roth and her 5 Rhythms Dance? Exploring the Five Rhythms is fun, wonderfully creative and nurturing to self. We dance in a group, each of us dancing our own dance. The day is led by Dilys Morgan Scott - with her warm and generous style even the most inhibited can feel at ease.
10 - 5pm £43 including delicious home cooked vegetarian lunch or pay £37 and bring your own food
September Events
Monday 7th September 2009
Creative Writing with Karen Hayes
Do you feel there is a writer trapped inside you and longing for expression? Do you keep jotting down ideas but lack the know how to bring your stories to fruition? A creative writing day with Karen Hayes is just what you need. This course is inspirational and full of practical ideas to help you fulfil your writing dreams. A key aspect in this session will be “overcoming writer’s block”. Book this as an individual day or increase the depth of your writing knowledge by attending several events usually held about every 6 - 8 weeks. 10 - 4pm Normally £49 per person - Special introductory offer to newcomers £39 and this includes a delicious freshly made vegetarian lunch! Great discounts available for block booking of courses. Places limited so phone or email to reserve yours.
Saturday 26th September 2009
River and Watercourse Protection Walk and Talk
Enjoy a River walk along the beautiful River Okement, here at South Dornaford Farm on Saturday 26 September. The walk will cover all aspects of river and watercourse management and protection, identification of pollution issues, good management practice and where to go for grant funding. Samples will be taken from the streams and rivers to identify insects and to explain how you can measure the health of your watercourse through the insects that live there.
The Walk will be led by Ross Cherrington, an advisor for the Westcountry Rivers Trust. Please bring suitable footwear and clothing for the day. Booking is essential, please telephone 01837 851218. Cost for the day will be £30 including soup and sandwiches.
October Events
Sunday 4th October 2009
5 Rhythms Dance
Do you enjoy moving to music? Have you ever felt inhibited in the way you dance because others have criticised you? Do you want to explore movement as a way of self expression? 5 Rhythms Dance was created by Gabrielle Roth and encourages us to explore where we are as we dance to different rhythms. The day is led By Dilys Morgan Scott, an accomplished facilitator and movement teacher who generously helps to explore our own patterns with lightness, laughter and fun. A spiritually and physically rewarding day. 10 - 5pm. Places are £43 with lunch or you can bring your own and pay £37 per person.
Saturday 17th October 2009
San Shou Revision Day
Tai Chi two person interaction at its best. This day is for people who have been learning the San Shou or would like to brush up on their existing skills. Angus Clark leads the day’s training. £49 per person including lunch. 10-5pm
In 2010 we hope to be offering San Shou to newcomers. To be kept informed of future plans please add yourself to our email newsletter, details of this are on the contact us page of this website.
Sunday 18 October 2009
Healing with the Five Elements
Discover how the Law of the Five Elements can be used for physical and emotional healing, and can connect us more deeply with the natural world. We will explore practices rooted in Taoist esoteric tradition as well as modern energy techniques. The day will include: guided meditations, 6 Healing Sounds, Qigong, Self-massage, Aromatics, Simple energy techniques and more …. Please wear loose, comfortable and warm clothing. Weather permitting we will take advantage of the beautiful natural location. 10.00am - 4.30pm. £45 including good vegetarian lunch or £37 and bring your own food. Facilitator and Booking (for this course only) : Joanne Baker, BEd MSc MIFPA AAMET
Tel: 01579 349257 Mob: 07890651970 qiselfhealing@gmail.com
November Events
Sunday 15 November 2009
Earth and Sky Yoga
Join us for a joyful day of Earth and Sky Yoga. This practice seeks to inspire, to enliven our interconnectedness with the world and to deepen our relationship with ourselves. This is an opportunity to drop into a place where you can enjoy your body and your relationship with the earth among a group of like-minded allies. A morning of warm-up exercises, traditional yoga postures, pranayama and a short meditation moves into an afternoon of working in pairs, sharing shiatsu and helping each other in postures. Sarah Lawes brings 10 years of yoga practice and 16 years of shiatsu to this inspiring combination. She says: "By adding a warm pair of hands and some supportive shiatsu touch I notice how the body can let go and find its natural unfolding in the yoga. Our aim in this approach is always to improve the alignment and open energy flow through the body and mind. Thus the whole being finds new harmony, vitality and zest for life.10.30 - 5.00 £45 includes a delicious vegetarian lunch.
Monday 16 November 2009
Creative Writing
Do you have a longing to express your ideas, stories or life’s adventures in writing? Are you unsure how to start? How to plan your work? Do you feel that you are a beginner writer? Then this workshop may be just want you want.
This workshop is one of an ongoing series with a group of new writers who like the guidance, teaching and advice of Karen Hayes, accomplished author of nine books and university lecturer. Delve into all aspects of writing with an emphasis on basic tools of writing such as characters, landscape, imagery, plot structure and so on.
Join us for a rewarding day of writing only £39 including good vegetarian lunch. Places limited to twelve. 10.00 - 4.00pm
Sunday 29 November 2009
5 Rhythms Dance
Feel the joy of moving and expressing yourself through dance. If you’ve ever felt inhibited about dancing and wish to break free of your shell this is the moment to try.
5 Rhythms Dance was created by Gabrielle Roth and is a moving meditation, a way of connecting to the inner you, your habits and attitudes and enabling the process of change to begin. We move through the five different tempos or rhythms, flowing, staccato, chaos, lyrical and stillness, sometimes called the wave, and explore being.
The day is led by Dilys Morgan Scott, accomplished facilitator and movement teacher who generously helps us to explore our own patterns with lightness, laughter and fun. No previous dance experience is necessary! The event runs from 10 - 5pm. Places are £43 with a delicious homemade vegetarian lunch or you can bring your own and pay £37 per person.
December Events
Programme coming soon
January Events
Monday 25th January 2010
Creative Writing
This workshop is for those who want to write stories, memoirs, poetry or novels but who are not sure how to begin. It is also for anyone who has done some writing but now needs the inspiration and practical advice to go further with their work. This day is part of an ongoing series attended by a fluid group of new writers and as such always welcomes beginner writers. Writing exercises will be given to trigger the imagination and to practice the basic tools of the craft. The afternoon session will include a chance for each participant to talk individually to the tutor. Writing tutor Karen Hayes has published nine novels, children books and poetry. She has taught writing at Exeter University and the Arvon centres for creative writing.
£39 per person plus £6 for delicious vegetarian lunch. 10 - 4.00pm
February Events
Thursday 25th February 2010
Creative Parenting Day 1
Delayed start due to the weather. Please note change of dates. Now starts on Thursday 25 February and continues on Thursdays as follows: 11 March, 25 March, 22 April, 6 May and 20 May.
Creative Parenting is a series of six, fortnightly workshops for parents who would like to raise their children’s self-esteem and create better relationships and communication within the family. You will get support from other parents and from coach and group facilitator, Sonia Duggan, as you share the joys, challenges and difficulties of being parents, in a confidential and supportive environment. There will be time for discussion of the everyday situations we meet as parents, with chances to try out constructive ways of handling them, giving you some practical ways to cope better with the normal ups and downs of family life. Each fortnight, we will build on the ideas and skills we have practised since the previous session and for this reason, as well as for the integrity of the group itself and the trust and support that develops between parents, we ask participants to commit to the whole course. In this session, we start by looking at the ground rules for the group, introducing key components of self-esteem and communication, and move on to using language that is effective as well as caring.
£26 each fortnight. Light vegetarian lunch available for just £4. Discounts available for block payment. 9.30 - 3.00pm.
Saturday 27th February 2010
Da Lu with Angus Clark
Tai Chi offers us a way that is ‘soft power’. Soft Power is an approach to interacting that is based on principles of listening, surrender and joining – listening to what’s happening, surrendering to the situation and joining with the other person for a good outcome. All of these principles stem from the martial aspect of tai chi and can be applied to how we relate day to day: when to speak, when to listen; when to act, when to be still; when to lead, when to follow. The Da Lu is a great opportunity to experience and put into practice these brilliant principles of interactive tai chi. You learn a short choreographed piece solo and then have the challenge of putting it together with a partner. A lot of fun and very rewarding.
10am - 5pm £37 for tuition and just £6 for a good vegetarian lunch.
Sunday 28th February 2010
5 Rhythms Dance with Dilys Morgan Scott
Feel the joy of moving and expressing yourself through dance. Release your inhibitions! Gabrielle Roth’s 5Rhythms Dance is a moving meditation, a way of connecting to the inner you. We move through the five different tempos or rhythms: flowing, staccato, chaos, lyrical and stillness, sometimes called the wave and explore being. No previous dance experience necessary, all over 14 are welcome.
10am - 5pm £37 for tuition and its just £6 for a good vegetarian lunch.
March Events
Thursday 11th March 2010
Creative Parenting Day 2
Creative Parenting is a series of six, fortnightly workshops for parents who would like to raise their children’s self-esteem and create better relationships and communication within the family. In this session we start by dealing with feelings and needs and move on to looking at behaviour and setting limits.
Saturday 13th March 2010
Drumming Workshop with Felicity Scott
‘It’s not about the drum’-I believe in the depths of my heart that we all have rhythm. Even when we think we don’t. Life as we know it could not exist without it. And I believe that, as human beings, we have a basic need to be with others. And a basic desire for music. The drum, almost as basic to us as laughing, provides an extra-ordinary medium for both. We will use mostly African djembe drums, and other percussion. Come and join us if you love to drum. Come and join us if you think you can’t, or if you think you aren’t a drummer. Just come. You will be welcome. And be prepared to have a great time!
10am - 5pm £37 for the day with vegetarian lunch available for only £6.
Monday 15th March 2010
Creative Writing
This day is part of an ongoing series attended by a fluid group of new writers and as such always welcomes beginner writers. Each event is designed as single workshop and you can come along to just one day, or any number of workshops, when it suits. Just remember to book your place! Be emboldened by the guidance and teaching of Karen Hayes, established author and writing tutor. Basic tools of the craft will be studied such as character, plot, dialogue and landscape through discussion and writing exercises. Karen will also individually appraise your writing with you.
£39 per person plus £6 for delicious vegetarian lunch 10am - 4pm.
Saturday 20th March 2010
Dance Into Balance
At this time of the Spring Equinox, we will honour the inherent balance of the moment - the end of the dark months now behind us - and look towards the light into which we can grow. Join hands, hearts and voices and allow your spirit to be moved by the Dances of Universal Peace. These simple, powerful dances are inspired by, celebrate and honour all spiritual paths and focus on what truly unties us all. They are both easily accessible and profound, and are part of the timeless tradition of dance which has been enjoyed by humankind throughout history. The Dances are suitable for all ages and abilities. No previous singing or dancing experience required.
£22 per person. Light vegetarian lunch available for just £4.00. 10.30am - 4.30pm.
Thursday 25th March 2010
Creative Parenting Day 3
Creative Parenting is a series of six, fortnightly workshops for parents who would like to raise their children’s self-esteem and create better relationships and communication within the family. In this session we look at balancing our needs with our children’s, and deeper listening and move on to challenging unacceptable behaviour.
Sunday 28th March 2010
Meet your inner being through life drawing
Life drawing workshop based on Cecil Collin’s methods. “The artist is always seeking the invisible, the formless, the undefinable… he must strive to forget himself, his own self-image, self considering. Only then will the true forms emerge from his being. This is the act of creativity.” You don’t have to be able to draw or paint. Just come along and experience Cecil Collin’s amazing teaching method. This workshop is not about making representational images – the camera can do that - it is about meeting yourself through your creativity. We experience the world through our bodies and it is by making images of the body that we experience ourselves. Cecil Collins believed that ‘controlled’, precise art is a product of the strict left brain and it is the right, intuitive side of the brain that produces art that is alive and vibrant and speaks to the viewer.This workshop will help access your intuition and will, in the process, produce some amazing pictures. Be prepared for a ‘different’ experience. Wear loose, comfy clothing.
£28 for the day with veggie lunch £6. 10.00am - 4.00pm
“…in searching for knowledge or beauty outside, we are wasting our life, for we have that within us which knows all, it all, the Person, the God in us” - Cecil Collins.
April Events
Saturday 10th April 2010
Saboteur or hero(ine) - who's running your life?
Using a unique blend of creative writing exercises and coaching techniques, writer and life coach Sonia Duggan will help you to identify the ‘Saboteur’ in your own life story and learn how to deal with it so that you’re free to be your own hero or heroine for the rest of your life. This approach to self-development offers participants the opportunity of working privately on paper as well as sharing ideas in the confidential and supportive group environment.
10am - 5pm £37 for tuition and its just £6 for a good vegetarian lunch.
Sunday 11 April 2010
Art in the Environment
This workshop is a ‘hands on’ introduction to the concept of art in the environment. You will discover how to create beautiful images from natural creations as a development of your awareness of self and the natural world. It’s also an opportunity to discover the history of this art form culminating in examples of various environmental artists such as Richard Long and Andy Goldsworthy. We will collect some of the natural materials to hand and then learn to use simple techniques and tools to ‘build’ or create forms and patterns. This is done with great care to the environment and eco systems within it. The idea is to engage with the natural environment lightly, leaving the creations to meld back into the environment when the workshop ends. Projects can be photographed so that you have a record of your creativity, so bring your digital camera if you have one. Imogen Hallam will help us to raise our awareness of natural shapes and form, repetitive pattern and texture. We will also receive guidance developing ideas re site, forms, myth, ideas, and problem solving around creating images. All ages welcome. A great family event.
Adults £12, children £5, Family (2 ad & 2 ch) £28 10 - 1pm
Thursday 22nd April 2010
Creative Parenting Day 4
Creative Parenting is a series of six, fortnightly workshops for parents who would like to raise their children’s self-esteem and create better relationships and communication within the family. In this session we look at helping children to deal with feelings and look at saying “No”
Sunday 25th April 2010
5 Rhythms Dance
With Dilys Morgan Scott
May Events
Thursday 6th May 2010
Parenting Course Day 5
Creative Parenting is a series of six, fortnightly workshops for parents who would like to raise their children’s self-esteem and create better relationships and communication within the family. In this session we look at finding our identity and move into behaviour styles and barriers to communication.
Monday 10 May 2010
Creative Writing
This day is part of an ongoing series attended by a fluid group of new writers and as such always welcomes beginner writers. Each event is designed as single workshop and you can come along to just one day, or any number of workshops, when it suits. Just remember to book your place! Be emboldened by the guidance and teaching of Karen Hayes, established author and writing tutor. Basic tools of the craft will be studied such as character, plot, dialogue and landscape through discussion and writing exercises. Karen will also individually appraise your writing with you. Cost: £39 to newcomers for tuition and a good veggie lunch.
Usual price: £49 (which includes the opportunity of written feedback on up to 20 pages of work). Discounts available for block booking. Event runs 10 - 4.00pm
Thursday 20th May 2010
Parenting Course Day 6
Creative Parenting is a series of six, fortnightly workshops for parents who would like to raise their children’s self-esteem and create better relationships and communication within the family. In this final session we look at emotional literacy and then discipline including changing behaviour and gainintion.g co-opera
Saturday 29th May 2010
Move For Your Life - Tai Chi Essence with Angus Clark
This is suitable for everyone, newcomers to tai chi and experienced players alike. Although it’s a fun and easy approach to keeping well, happy and vital, you’ll touch on some detailed practice that empowers you with an understanding of the very essence of the art of tai chi.
The workshop includes Angus’s 21 Tai Chi + Qigong exercises for vitality, an exploration of the 5 Living Movement Core Principles (with solo and partner work) and a thorough look at some tai chi postures.
10 - 5pm. £39 for tuition and just £6 for a good vegetarian lunch
Sunday 30th May 2010
5 Rhythms Dance
This heart-felt moving meditation is a dance practice to help us be present in the body, to still the mind, to hear the heart and to express it, lightly and spontaneously. The 5 Rhythms are Flowing, Staccato, Chaos, Lyrical and Stillness and together they form The Wave. Waves catalyze change and gently stir us, to reveal what needs to be revealed. It is available to everyone, no matter what age, shape, size or experience. Come prepared to be moved!
10 - 5pm. £37 for tuition and just £6 for a good vegetarian lunch.
June
Saturday 12th June 2010
Creative Expression with a Camera
Join local photographer Pam Kemp for this opportunity to explore your inner creativeness through your camera. Whether it be a straight-forward point and shoot or a more advanced digital camera, this day will take a different look at photography.
F-stops, speeds and other technical aspects of photography are readily available through books, and in contrast today we will be exploring the full range of senses and freedom of expression available through your camera.
10.30am - 4pm @ £37 plus £6 for a good vegetarian lunch.
Sunday 13 June 2010
Drawing People: helping your hand to draw what you see.
The human form, beautiful isn’t it? Would you like improve on your drawing of people? Discover how at this workshop. We will start with left and right brain exercises to free up our creativity and then learn about observational skills, measuring, composition and creating three dimensional effects to lift your drawing out of the paper. Our model will hold both short and long poses during the day and the final part of the workshop will be to create a freer more expressive image using a combination of imagination and elements from the studies made earlier in the day.
“Imogen Hallam’s relaxed teaching style certainly had me letting go of inhibitions about getting it wrong and I found my confidence building as we tried different techniques and poses. It was really good to reconnect to a long lost hobby.”
P.R. Places limited to twelve. Price: £43 per person including good vegetarian lunch or pay £37 and bring your own food. Bring a friend and claim a 10% discount. 10 - 4pm
Saturday 19th June 2010
Movement, Mediation and Massage- with Pippa Cherrington
A day devoted to reconnecting with your body. These three techniques all help our body to work and play more readily so the day combines movement, meditation and massage to give you an introduction to healing your own body. Using the mind, body and breath to shift our awareness we’ll be exploring different ways of releasing those aches and pains we all get from time to time. You’ll learn simple techniques that you can start using straightaway to carry less tension and stress and to move more easily. All welcome.
10 - 4pm. £37 for tuition and just £6 for a good vegetarian lunch.
Monday 28th June 2010
Creative Writing
This day is part of an ongoing series attended by a fluid group of new writers and as such always welcomes new beginner writers. So if you want to write stories, memoirs or novels but are not sure how to begin then this is the perfect opportunity. Or perhaps you have made a start and have lost your way a little and just want some guidance to fire you enthusiasm to keep writing? Each event is designed as a single workshop so you can come along to just one day or any number of workshops, when it suits and get the inspiration and practical advice you are seeking. Established author and writing tutor Karen Hayes will teach you the necessary tools of the craft such as character, plot, dialogue and landscape. You will be building your creative writing skills through discussion and writing exercises. The afternoon session will include time for each participant to talk individually to the tutor.
Events runs from10 - 4pm Cost : £39 to newcomers for tuition and £6 for a good veggie lunch. Usual price £49( which includes the opportunity of written feedback on up to 20 pages of work). Discounts available for block booking.
July
Saturday 10th July 2010
Japanese and African Drumming with Jason Davis
This is an opportunity to explore two very different styles of drumming. In the morning we will learn the energetic, dynamic and choreographed art form of Taiko, big sticks, big drums and enormous fun. In the afternoon we will be playing hand drums and percussion, developing the glorious poly rhythms of West Africa, we will end the day in a joining of cultures bringing both styles together in a facilitated jam (Drum Circle). This workshop is about connecting to the spirit of the drum and releasing energy through sound, celebrating common unity and personal expression.
10 a.m. – 5p.m. £37 for tuition and vegetarian lunch £6 or bring your own.
Sunday 11th July 2010
5 Rhythms Dance
Do you want to dance? Do you want to express yourself through movement? Have you heard of Gabrielle Roth and her Five Rhythms Dance? Exploring the 5 Rhythms id fun, wonderfully creative and nurturing to self. We dance in a group, each of us dancing our own dance. The day is led by Dilys Morgan Scott; with her warm and generous style even the most inhibited can feel at ease. Dilys explains: ”This heart-felt moving meditation is a dance practice to help us be present in the body, to still the mind, to hear the heart and to express it, lightly and spontaneously. The 5 Rhythms are Flowing, Staccato, Chaos, Lyrical and Stillness and together they form The Wave. Waves catalyze change and gently stir us, to reveal what needs to be revealed. It is available to everyone, no matter what age, shape, size or experience. Come prepared to be moved!"
Event runs from 10-5pm £37 for tuition and you can either bring your own food or book a delicious veggie lunch for just £6.
Friday 9th to Sunday 11th July 2010
Drumming and Dance Weekend
Thinking of booking one of the two workshops listed above? Japanese and African Drumming led by Jason Davis or Sundays workshop of 5 Rhythms Dance led by Dilys Morgan Scott? Why not give yourselves a treat and turn a day into a weekend of fun. Both tutors are seasoned professionals so you can be sure of a great weekend. Details of their workshops are just above this. All meals are included and they are vegetarian, freshly prepared for you with as much harvested from our own vegetable garden as possible . You can choose to stay in one of our shared guest bedrooms or bring your tent and camp by the river. Arrive Friday afternoon from 4pm, tune into the peaceful environment of South Dornaford Farm, sit down to a good supper, be with the other guests and ready yourselves for two days of body, mind and soul connections. The camp fire will be lit on the Saturday evening so if you play an instrument bring it along and share your music with us.
Departures Sunday before 6pm. Prices are £150 all inclusive or £124 if camping.
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