NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER

 
 
‘The Other Face- an Introduction to Therapeutic Mask Work’ a one day course at Roehampton University, as part of the ‘Lets Engage Programme’ on 22nd of November 2008 10.30- 5pm ‘Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask and he will tell you the truth’ Oscar Wilde This workshop is both theoretical and experiential and aims to give participants an introduction into the potential of mask-work in self-development and therapy. Masks have fascinated people for thousands of years - from the use of masks in shamanism, carnival to theatre and therapy, masks have been recognised as mysterious and potent objects of transformation, play and healing. Mask-work is a powerful and playful way to explore aspects of the self and to look behind the ‘masks of everyday life.’ Masks invite us to connect or re-connect with our creativity and with parts of ourselves that have been lying hidden, dormant or forgotten: aspects that might want to be recognised, brought to light and ‘show their faces.’ An overview over the origin of masks and the historical, anthropological, spiritual and creative use of masks will be given and the use of masks with a variety of clients will be presented. This includes visual and case-material from various projects. The workshop will give opportunity for discussion and various mask-making techniques can be tried out such as creating masks from clay, plaster-of-Paris, as well as natural and everyday /’junk’ materials will be introduced. We will look at work with masks in the framework of therapy, counselling and self-development, its varied uses and possible dangers and limitations. The workshop does not require any previous experience of working with masks nor any artistic experience. Different ways of connecting with the made masks and ways to ‘get into’ or ‘behind the mask’ will be introduced. For more info and to book a place please go to: http://www.letsengage.co.uk/templates/page_01.php?cfp=page:C0002D&e_e_id=142&backto=page:C0002 And from JANUARY 09: 'INTO THE WILD CENTRE OF CREATIVITY'- an on-going Creativity Coaching group Whether you are at the beginning path of connecting or re-connecting with your creativity or a seasoned artist, Creativity Coaching can support you in various ways: exploring and unblocking obstacles and patterns that might hinder you in fulfilling your creative dreams, addressing practical, existential or spiritual issues and celebrating your achievements. This small group will offer a supportive and nurturing environment to work with hands-on creative exercises and space to address issues that might stand in the way of fulfilling creative potential, such as procrastination, burn-out, loss of meaning etc. Every session will include some creative and stimulating exercises, such as free- writing, mapping, collage, drawing, clay as well as time for discussion and exchange. We will look at time-management, balance, how to avoid burn-out, strategies for regular creating etc. and you are encouraged to commit to individual ‘homework’ in between sessions. This group will be on-going and a commitment for three months initially is essential. No artistic skills are needed only a willingness to work within a group and use creative media! The group will run weekly, Tuesdays 6 to 7.30 pm maximum 6 participants Start: Tuesday 27th of January 09 Cost: £150 for 10 sessions, some concessions available. I look forward to hearing from you! For more info or to book please call 07757747027 or email evaweaver@talk21.com 'Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it! Boldness has genius, power and magic in it.' Goethe http://www.letsengage.co.uk/templates/page_01.php?cfp=page:C0002D&e_e_id=142&backto=page:C0002mailto:evaweaver@talk21.comshapeimage_2_link_0shapeimage_2_link_1

‘Creativity is a shapechanger. One moment it takes this form, the next that. It is like a dazzling spirit who appears to us all, yet is hard to describe for no one agrees on what they saw in that brilliant flash. Are the wielding of pigments and canvas, or paint chips and wallpaper, evidence of its existence? How about pen and paper, flower borders on the garden path, building a university? Yes, yes. Ironing a collar well, cooking up a revolution? Yes. Touching with love the leaves of a plant, pulling down ‘the big deal’, tying off the loom, finding one’s voice, loving someone well? Yes. Catching the hot body of the newborn, raising a child to adulthood, helping raise a nation from its knees? Yes. Tending to a marriage like the orchard it is, digging for psychic gold, finding the shapely word, sewing a blue curtain?  All are of the creative life….Some say the creative life is in ideas, some say it is in doing. It seems in most instances to be in a simple being.’   

Welcome to WILDWING’S NOVEMBER  Newsletter!


I felt happy and privileged  to be able to celebrate  Samhain or Halloween, the ‘summers end’ and Celtic new year with a Retreat at Tilton house, which was truly a magical and powerful ‘Journey into the Wild Centre of Creativity’.

Between Samhain, when we honour our ancestors and when the veil between the worlds and between life and death is thinnest, and Solstice on the 21st of December, the days are becoming increasingly short. An opportunity to go inside, contemplate our inner fire, let go of what is no longer needed and connect with our innermost dreams and visions for a new cycle to come. 

I want to share a quote by Clarissa Pincola Estees about the nature of Creativity which I found inspiring and expansive:

In this spirit...here some of the things I’m looking forward to in the near future:


Join us for OPEN STUDIOS with an alternative Christmas market at BLANK in Portslade

from 5th to 7th of December!! It will be fun! www.blankstudios.org


From Mid January I will be running an on-going small CREATIVITY COACHING GROUP in my studio at WILDWING, please see info below!

Also, there are some places left on the ‘Introduction to Therapeutic Mask Work’ one day course on the 22nd of November in Roehampton.


And from 10th of December I’m looking forward to join the team  from the EQUILIBRIUM Complementary Health  Clinic in Lewes on Tuesdays and Wednesdays,  offering Creativity Coaching and Shamanic Counselling!


After the retreat on Samhain we we are planning another Shamanic Retreat for Beltane from 1st to 3rd of May 09 at Tilton House and over Lammas, 31st of July to 3rd of August at Chymorgen in Cornwall! More info to come!


So, keep warm and I look forward to hearing from you and seeing you!
Eva