Listed in alphabetical order
Cuddle Events
Events and workshops to give and receive platonic touch in a safe holding space. Explore touch, intimacy, affection, boundaries, consent, your yes and no. All touch is non-sexual, optional and consented. Further information here
- Felt so connected and relaxed. Really enjoyed it.
- Amazing info about consent and clarity in explaining exercises.
- Wonderfully run event. Great facilitators and participants.
Labyrinths
Labyrinths are a meditative tool that allow for inner exploration and reflection. This gathering will introduce you to the labyrinth. Using a labyrinth in meditation is an embodied practice that allows for a slowing down, relaxation and gentle self-reflection. You will have some history of labyrinths shared with you and will be guided through a meditation using a labyrinth. Gatherings may be in person (walking a labyrinth, using a handheld labyrinth) or online (guided mediation).
Nature Mandalas
In the workshop you will have opportunity to create individual and a group mandala. Explore what a mandala is and create some using materials found in nature. Discussions will include impermanence in art and the ecological impact of land art. All materials provided and no prior art experience required.
Storytelling
In this workshop discover the joy of traditional storytelling. You will be introduced to the benefits of storytelling with demonstrations of various ways to tell a story: with voice, the use of gestures and props. With fun and interactive games, you will finish the workshop as a confident storyteller. If you are attending as a professional, a PD certificate will be presented to you.
- Listening to everyone tell their stories and watching different ways to tell stories was wonderful.
- It was great. I felt very safe and comfortable in the environment and enjoyed the stories. The resource list was very helpful.
- I feel inspired to learn and tell more stories.
Touch Drawing
Touch drawing is an art process developed by Deborah Koff-Chapin in which the hands move with their own impulse with the focus being on the process not the finished product. It can help you become more fully aware of your body, be releasing, mediative… All materials provided and no prior art experience required. https://touchdrawing.com/
- … allowed a very personal internal journey that was progressive and very helpful towards self-understanding.
- Loved it- a very profound process and being able to express myself in this way- the artist in me was able to escape!!
- Wonderful form of expression with artistic satisfaction included.
