Exploring Colour , Light and Sound
with Barry Stevens (Mandala Artist)
and Felicity Cook (Voice Therapist)
CAMBRIDGE
25th-27th August 2006
To book a place in the workshop
Times: 25th 7-9.30 PM. 26th & 27th 10-4.30 PM
Cost: £120 full and £100 if paid by July 1st
For Bookings and Information contact Felicity Cook
24 Kings Hedges Rd, Cambridge, CB4 2PA
Tel: 01223 438166 e-mail: voiceworks.uk@ntlworld.com
For a detailed map of the location I refer you to http://www.mapquest.co.uk/
Cambridge Workshop January 2005 Mandalas Painted By Participants
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COLOUR LIGHT AND SOUND
Text by Felicity Cook
Colour, light and sound are all vibration. We are vibration. This will be
a time to become more aware of the physical and energetic bodies and explore
how our voices manifest the qualities found. We come into the body to experience
joys and pains, the light and the dark among other things. The body holds
all that we have experienced and all that we are and may become. The voice
sounds the body’s truth. Working with the body, breath, chanting and
sounding through visualisations and chakra work, Felicity will facilitate
the "letting go" of the old to vibrate at a higher frequency for
the new. Begin to become aware of what it is to sing or sound from all your
Chakras including being in Hara as you let your sound emerge. Bring your Sound
into the Light! No previous experience is necessary.
Biographical Sketch
Felicity has been working with the voice for over 26 years. She trained as a singer at the Royal Academy of Music in London UK. Further to that training she researched and engaged in additional study of the voice with Paul Farrington in Estill Voicecraft; Alison Bagnall and John Warren in Voice and Psyche. In recent years FC has trained in Energy Work through the Snowlion School (a Barbara Brennan based training) Felicity is Vocal Advisor to The National Youth Choirs of Great Britain, University of Cambridge Musical Theatre Society, Teacher of Voice at Clare College Cambridge and has a very varied and vibrant private Practice. Felicity also works as a Voice Therapist and advisor to Speech Therapists ; an Energy Healer, EFT Practitioner and Psycho-spiritual Counsellor (Reichian based) using all of these skills together in her work with singers and therapy clients alike. She facilitates workshops in the UK, Europe and Zagreb. She is currently working on her first book, Living in Essence: Healthy Voice, Healthy Body, Healthy Mind.
Synthesis
Text by Barry Stevens
In this workshop the idea is to explore what Barry and Felicity have to offer together, drawing on their respective experience and skills. It is a creative exploration for both of them as this is a new endeavour. The idea is to explore the world of Colour, Light and Sound in a profound but light and playful manner. Working with mandalas is generally speaking a meditative process so there will be periods of relative quiet as well as the more dynamic vocal times. The workshop is intended to be a flow which moves in and out of various dimensions and media. You are invited to join in the flow and make your unique contribution!
Some Practical Considerations
We would like to suggest we all have a celebratory meal on the first evening
and a concluding meditation on the 30th. We can fine tune the details nearer
the time depending on everyone’s situation and timing. Please bring your
own packed lunch for the 28th, 29th and 30th.
EXPLORING THE MANDALA
Text by Barry Stevens
During the last few years I have been occasionally giving workshops on the
theme of the mandala.
The general theme of my work is MANDALAS as I understand, experience and create
them. My idea of giving workshops is to explore the possibility of communicating
in person with people who are interested in my work, and to facilitate a situation
which is conducive to inner and outer creativity and inspiration. It is also
my wish and intention to enable all participants to relax and open up in safe
and supportive circumstances with Kindred Spirits.
To be more specific a workshop given by me would explore the following areas:
MEDITATION AND CREATIVE VISUALISATION using the mandala as a
focus along with other meditation processes. Ideally participants should have
some experience of meditation prior to attending the workshop. This is not
essential but a factor to consider. This aspect and all aspects of the workshop
can be adapted and modified if necessary to cater for the people involved.
VIEWING MANDALAS painted by myself and other mandalas from a variety
of cultures. My mandalas would be present in original form and a variety of
other mandalas would be on view in the form of my collection of books and
cards. The presence of mandalas in this way is useful as a source of inspiration,
discussion and energetic communication. My work would in some cases be for
sale.
ARTISTIC CREATIVITY This part of the workshop is about giving participants
the opportunity to be actively involved in the process of painting their own
mandalas and/or related images. In some cases participants may be inspired
to work with images other than mandalas which from my standpoint is entirely
acceptable. Although the general theme of workshops given by me is mandalas,
I am in favour of people expressing themselves freely. This part of the workshop
does not require artistic skill or experience but does involve a willingness
to explore one’s creative potential.
COMMUNICATING AND SHARING A significant part of the workshop is sharing
ideas and feelings. This is part of the inner and outer exploration and time
allowing would take the form of participants and myself saying, or one way
or another expressing whatever seeks to be communicated. As with the painting
side of the workshops this can and does develop in ways of its own and in
general terms I am in favour of everyone present feeling able to express themselves
freely.
OTHER POSSIBILITIES There are other possibilities that might arise
and have done so on previous occasions. These include exploring the mandala
in nature, healing, toning, ritual, architecture and dance to name a few ideas
which come to mind. I am not a specialist in these areas and they have come
into the workshops in specific contexts with input from a variety of people
and sources. I am open to other possibilities arising as and when appropriate.
So here are a couple of pages to send to those of you who express interest in my workshops. Please feel free to contact me for more information about my work.
ART MATERIALS Generally I encourage workshop participants to bring their own art materials, a compass and ruler. However if necessary I can provide the basic necessities. Please call me if you wish me to provide you with art materials.
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH
Barry spent most of his childhood and youth in England and settled in West
Wales during the late ’80’s where he is now based. Since an early
age he has had a sense of Oneness as the fundamental reality of existence
and this has inspired his work with mandalas since his early 20’s. Over
the years his mandala paintings have evolved and his artistic skill has become
more refined. At various times he has explored specific themes and symbols
in the context of the universal and timeless principles of Light and Colour.
Taking part in a mandala workshop with Barry brings you into direct contact
with the mandala as a living art form. This can be a powerful experience facilitating
a deepening of awareness and creative expression.
For further details about Barry’s approach to mandalas you can visit
his web site, write or phone.
Barry Stevens, Hazeldene, Boncath, Pembrokeshire,
Wales SA37 0JW. UK Tel/Fax 01239 841381.
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Felicity Cook
24 Kings Hedges Rd, Cambridge, CB4 2PA
Tel: 01223 438166
e-mail: Felicity Cook voiceworks.uk@ntlworld.com