We offer sustainable creative workshops for all age groups and abilities [from small children to retirement], combining hands on interactive art with thought provoking concepts.
We use recycled materials wherever possible and aim to inspire and free the imagination through creative play. We try to initiate a greater awareness of teamwork and the world in which we live.
Tailored to suit your requirements the workshops can vary in duration and length, depending on the age and ability of the participating group, curriculum time scales and desired outcome.

We are very flexible and offer one off workshops or on going courses over a period of time. As experienced facilitators we can offer advice and suggestions to fit the needs of the working group.

 

 

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Workshops can either take place indoors or outdoors or can be a combination of both.

Learn to weave basic structures (simple baskets, spirals, lanterns frames and flowers) using buff or brown willow. Frames can then be covered with tissue paper, PVA glue and any other artistic mediums of your choice (dried flowers, decoupage materials and off cuts of fabric).
 
Creating The Way Ahead With Treasure Maps
Using collage and discussion to lead you to where you want to go. Involves cutting, sticking, choosing and creating new beliefs. This workshop invites the imagination and is especially helpful for all those who think they are not creative.

Time Duration: 2 hours
Materials provided by Lighten Up

 
Rites of passage workshops
The following three workshops introduce meditative breathing and cultivate a greater awareness of self and others.

The Dance Of Life – Walking the Labyrinth
Breathwork, story telling, discussion and dance, using a ready made roll out labyrinth to embark on an ancient and inner journey.

Ancestral Story-telling
This workshop uses story telling and myth as its centre point and encourages active participation and listening skills. The interactive nature of this theme is skilfully woven together with music and art.

Life Cycles
Working through the cycles of life in a playful and imaginative way. Using the 4 seasons and the 4 elements as a touchstone to develop an understanding of life and death and the way we view our lives and our connection with nature. This workshop is best done over a period of 4 half days and involves a mixed medium of input.