Wellbeing at Mottisfont
with artists MAIJA LIEPINS and MICHAEL JOHNSON
Mon 9 - Sat 14 May 2022
Whispers from the Ground and Remedies for Wellbeing
'Whispers from the ground, and remedies for wellbeing' is a series of creative workshops exploring poetic writing, mindful movement, and sculpture from found materials. It’s a collaborative project by artists Maija Liepins and Michael Johnson that explores the environments influence on wellbeing and will culminate in a work-in-progress art exhibition in The Stable Gallery at Mottisfont.
Each workshop and the resulting showcase will offer opportunities for Mottisfont visitors, volunteers and staff to celebrate the outdoors and collaborate together to find and explore ‘remedies for wellbeing’.
The project has been commissioned by Mottisfont in partnership with TVBC Community and Leisure Service and it is funded by the Arts Council England national lottery project grants.
Whispers from the Ground and Remedies for Wellbeing
'Whispers from the ground, and remedies for wellbeing' is a series of creative workshops exploring poetic writing, mindful movement, and sculpture from found materials. It’s a collaborative project by artists Maija Liepins and Michael Johnson that explores the environments influence on wellbeing and will culminate in a work-in-progress art exhibition in The Stable Gallery at Mottisfont.
Each workshop and the resulting showcase will offer opportunities for Mottisfont visitors, volunteers and staff to celebrate the outdoors and collaborate together to find and explore ‘remedies for wellbeing’.
The project has been commissioned by Mottisfont in partnership with TVBC Community and Leisure Service and it is funded by the Arts Council England national lottery project grants.
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Workshop Times:
May 9th, 10th, 11th Morning Workshop 10:30 - 12:30 Afternoon Workshop 14:00 - 16:00 |
How to take part
‘Whispers from the Ground, Remedies for Wellbeing’ can be experienced during our half-day workshops Mon 9th - Wed 11th May. There are only 8 places available per workshop so booking is required. To reserve your place please review the workshop descriptions and timetable below, and email the relevant artist confirming which of their sessions you would like to attend. You are welcome to attend more than one to deepen your experience.
An exploration of creative and nature-based ‘Remedies for Wellbeing’ will also be shared and made available through a work-in-progress exhibition opening Saturday 14th May and activity prompts which visitors can take part in when they visit Mottisfont in May
Workshop Descriptions
The purpose of these workshops is to share and learn from each other, and from nature. They offer a space and time to connect, to share, to make and to contemplate.
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Finding Wonder
A sculpture and contemplation workshop with Michael Johnson. At Michael’s workshops you will create your own ‘relic’ of wonder, using found organic material from within the grounds of Mottisfont. By close observation, participants will find objects from the ground; a starting point of conversation, a gateway entry into a story. Wild cherry wood charcoal will be on offer to help you create imaginative images, and unlock the stories hidden in the your materials and memories. (Sustainable charcoal will be used). At Michael’s workshops you will create a sculpture that will become part of the showcase on 14th May. You will also explore and record its story through writing and drawing. Poetic Writing and/or Mindful Movement Workshops with Maija Liepins Maija’s will take you on a journey through the natural environment, exploring using your the five senses will help you locate stories in found ‘artifacts’ such as a twig, stone or leaf. You may also reflect upon ‘experiences’ such as sitting with a Mottisfont vista, sharing stories under a Mottisfont tree, or meeting memories at the font. Choose a poetic writing workshop or a mindful movement workshop to guide your pathway of discovery. Maija will show you how to follow your impulses to create an uninhibited stream-of-consciousness in words or through mindful movement. At Maija’s workshops you will work with the artist to create audio or video recordings from your creations that will become part of the showcase on 14th May. Workshop Times: 9th, 10th, 11th May Morning Workshop 10:30 - 12:30 Afternoon Workshop 14:00 - 16:00 |
Activity Timetable for Wellbeing at Mottisfont 9 - 14 May 2022 Monday 9th May 10.30 - Poetic Writing with Maija Liepins 13.00 - lunch break + exploring activities 14.00 - Finding Wonder with Michael Johnson Tuesday 10th May 10.30 - Mindful Movement with Maija Liepins 13.00 - lunch break + exploring activities 14.00 - Finding Wonder with Michael Johnson Wednesday 11th May 10.30 - Finding Wonder with Michael Johnson 13.00 - lunch break + exploring activities 14.00 - Poetic Writing with Maija Liepins Friday 13th May 10.30 - Installing Exhibition 15.30 - Private View for Participants, Friends and Family Saturday 14th May 11.00 - Exhibition Open to the public Booking and further information: To reserve your place please review the workshop descriptions and email the relevant artist confirming which of their sessions you would like to attend. Maija Liepins 07828 870 841 Michael Johnson 07777 638 608 |
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