Join us as we explore the idea of finding balance - using clay, drawing, movement, masks, storytelling, and music.
Sigrid Heath introduces the event from Paros Island, Greece.
Kate Macairt: “Fear and Loving - or Trust vs Mistrust.” Using games, clay and making things, we will attempt to unpack existential fear and our longing for Love and how connecting to the natural environment can support our understanding of both.
Kate is a therapist based in Cornwall UK who uses play, nature and the imagination in her work.
Dennis McCarthy: “In the Lap of the Monster: Exploring our inner wellspring of power” using drawing and dance. With Julia Haines on N’goni (African hunter’s harp).
Dennis is a therapist who uses monsters in his work with children. The monster also informs his work with adults.
Julia is a renowned harper and composer who combines improvisation, world music traditions and classical influences in her musical play.
Monkeyshine Theater: “Transforming into balance using masks.” As we mark the Equinox, the time when day and night are equal all over the world, we celebrate balance. Monkeyshine will lead you through a playful session exploring the transformative power of mask. We will get to know some of the basics of mask work: expression, attitude, rhythm and movement.
Using a variety of found and natural materials, we will create masks which embody the spirit of the equinox and celebrate our deep connection to the Earth.
Monkeyshine is an interdisciplinary arts company based in Ireland making work for adults and children. Their work explores themes of connection, interdependence, reverence and play.
The company is led by artists Kareen Pennefather and James Jobson.
Gioia Timpanelli & Steve Gorn: “Story and a Landscape of Sound,” drawing us deep into imagination with words and music.
Gioia is one of the founders of the revival of storytelling. As well as telling stories, she writes essays and fiction. Sometimes the Soul, Two Novellas of Sicily (given an American Book Award) and What Makes A Child Lucky are books of fiction moved by folklore.
Steve, whose flute is said to ‘re-align the cells,’ is featured on the Grammy winning recording, “Miho – Journey to the Mountain,” with the Paul Winter Consort, and the Academy Award winning Documentary film, “Born into Brothels.” He has performed Indian Classical Music and new American Music on the bansuri bamboo flute, soprano saxophone and clarinet in concerts around the world.
Some presentations will also have a breakout room section, which allows participants to share and process in groups of three.
Cost: $85
Date: March 20, 2021 from 12–3:30 PM
To register, contact Christina Di Marco
After you register you will receive a materials list for each section.