JACOBSTOWE, OKEHAMPTON
DEVON EX20 3RJ
TEL: 01837 851218
or 07889 532 982

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January Events

Monday 25th January

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

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.

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Saturday 27th February

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.

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Sunday 28th February

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

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.

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Saturday 13th March

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.

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Monday 15th March

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.

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Saturday 20th March

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.

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Thursday 25th March

 

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.

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Sunday 28th March

 

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

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.

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Sunday 11 April

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

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Thursday 22nd April

 

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”

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Sunday 25th April

 

5 Rhythms Dance

With Dilys Morgan Scott

May Events

Thursday 6th May

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.

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Monday 10 May

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

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Thursday 20th May

 

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 gaining co-operation.

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Sunday 30th May

 

5 Rhythms Dance

With Dilys Morgan Scott

June

Saturday 12th June

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.

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Sunday 13 June

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

July

Sunday 11th July

 

5 Rhythms Dance

With Dilys Morgan Scott

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Saturday 17th July

Celebrating Summer

This is the height of Summer and we will offer a programme which celebrates the fullness of this time of the year. 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.

Booking essential £25 per person includes simple but good vegetarian lunch or pay just £22 and bring your own food. 10% discount when booking more than one place. Session runs 10.30am - 4.30pm.

August Events

Wednesday 11th to Sunday 15th August

Angus Clark’s Living Movement Tai Chi and Qigong Summer Camp

Now in it’s 5th year at South Dornaford Farm, the Summer Camp is a place where people come from all over the country to enjoy, share, play, learn, feast, chat and generally have a great time. The tai chi + qigong front the bill and there are always one or two other highlights such as drumming, music or singing to make a very full and fun experience.
 
You can come for the whole event, part or even by the day and you are welcome as a complete novice to tai chi or as a seasoned enthusiast. There’s always a good mix of people and one of the joys is people sharing their own interests and talents.

South Dornaford offers the perfect place for a camp - the sessions are fun with venues ranging from woodland to riverside meadow to marquee to converted barn dojo/studio. There is plenty of feasting and the camp fire burns from start to finish.

For further info visit www.livingmovement.com or contact Angus: 01647 433846 or angus@livingmovement.com

September Events

 

 

October Events

Saturday 16th October

How To Be Clutter Free

Details to follow.

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Saturday 30th October

Acknowledging the Ancestors

In a special afternoon/evening programme of Dances of Universal Peace incorporating simple ritual and ceremony for Samhain/All Hallows, we will look through the door of the "unseen world" to acknowledge that, and those, which have gone before. 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.

Booking essential £25 per person includes vegetarian supper or bring your own and pay just £22. 10% discount when booking more than one place. 3pm - 9pm.

November Events

 

 

 

 

December