Rituals

For the next few weeks we will be looking at what rituals are.
Looking at different traditions, cultures and beliefs as well as what rituals mean to us.
How do we ritualise our own lives and when does an action become a ritual?
This week we used very simple objects to create a "sacred" place. The way we moved, the sounds we created and the way we controlled the bamboo and fabrics, we created our own ritual.
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Summer Celebration

Today was all about creating a feeling of positive wellbeing.

One area provided a full wall projection allowing us to be bathed in each others art work.

Another space had a relaxing treatment table where friends were treating each other to hand and head massages and herb infused facials.

Continuing on from last week we had an area to explore water and flowers, using reflective bowls and brightly coloured dyes.

All this, combined with a wonderful music team created a zen-like feel to the day. All of us leaving relaxed, happy and ready for the summer break.

We hope you enjoy the pictures and see you back here in September. :)

Ritual II

We continued on from last week, with the addition of water and flowers.

Here in Derbyshire, it is the time of the year for Well-dressing celebrations so we celebrated the water in our own style. 

Using petals and clay we created patterns and designs on each others skin and then performed impromptu dance pieces once adorned.

We then spent the end of the session enjoying the photography with the projector.

Enjoy the photos.

Ritual

Photography was kept to a minimum as we created a sacred space. 

With use of drumming, voices, movement and mud paints we joined together in a calm and inspired performance.

Rhythmic Rituals

Today we stepped away from technology and explored sound, using our bodies, voices and percussive instruments. Impromptu performances happened in responce to the music and a large charcoal canvas developed throughout the session. 
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