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Creative Remembrance - Swallow Willow Weaving

A gentle space to reflect & honour those who have shaped our lives. Weave simple willow swallows, letting the tactile rhythm create room for memory & meaning. Led by Sophia Campbell-Shaw. Flyer.

Fri 22 May

10:00 - 12:00

Donations

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Hospiscare Open Gardens

Wander around verdant gardens, along a goyle & through a Food Forest, raising funds for Hospiscare.  You might hear some impromptu live classical music.  Cake & refreshments available.

Sun 24 / Mon 25 May

13:00 - 16:30

Donations

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Sing With Suthering

4-part fun harmony course, inc. breathing techniques for Heg & Julu's gorgeous arrangements. End the day around a fire (inside if wet). Inc 2 meals (barbecue in the evening) & refreshments.  More info.

Sun 14 Jun

11:00 - 21:00

£95

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Volunteer on the land!  Help grow food and eat it

Help with our regenerative agroforestry projects. Meet for a cuppa then do things like planting out, weeding, harvesting, mulching young trees, etc. We’ll provide lunch & refreshments.  More info.

Sun 21 Jun

10:00 - 15:00

Free

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Concert: From The Land Of 1000 Rhythms

An evening of varied exotic music, full of bold colours, lyrical depth & distinctive musical chemistry.  

Emily & Francisco perform beautiful South American music on guitar, flute & voice.   More info.

Sat 27 Jun

19:30

£22

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Lunch From The Land - with Sue Holland

Against a backdrop of climate change, learn a little about alternative ways to grow food.  Talk & wander in a Food Forest & young Agroforestry Alley-Cropping area.  Includes lunch.  More info.

Sat 11 Jul

10:30 - 14:00

£15

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Volunteer on the land!  Help grow food and eat it

Help with our regenerative agroforestry projects. Meet for a cuppa then do things like planting out, weeding, harvesting, mulching young trees, etc. We’ll provide lunch & refreshments.  More info.

Sun 19 Jul

10:00 - 15:00

Free

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Gong wash sound journey with Cass Collins

Join for a gentle session in the Creative Beings studio.  Bring a yoga mat to lie on and a blanket, if you'd like.  Relax.  Be washed by the sounds.  Revitalise.  Early bird offer of £15 available till 15 May.

Sun 19 Jul

16:00 - 17:30

£18 

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Sculpt A Stretch - tutored by Martin Staniforth

Have fun with clay and be inspired by a life model to create a torso.  Explore abstraction or focus on realism.  Suitable for all.  Includes materials, model, tutor, home-cooked lunches.  More info.

Thu 23 - Fri 24 Jul

10:00 - 16:30

£195

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Two Figures In Clay - tutored by Lucianne Lassalle

Course full.  Work from a life model to create 2 seated poses (8" high).  Let your figures interact, or not.  Includes materials, model, tutor, home-cooked lunches.  Deposit £150.  More info.

Thu 12 - Sun 15 Nov

10:00 - 16:30

£440

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The Head In Clay - tutored by Lucianne Lassalle

Course full.  Create a portrait study by observing the head of a life model.  Allow your unique creativity to shine.  Includes materials, model, tutor, home-cooked lunches.  Deposit £110.  More info.

Fri 20 - Sun 22 Nov

10:00 - 16:30

£330

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Supper & sound journey: One Thousand Birds Symphony

Enjoy a light vege supper & freshly-pressed apple juice.  Then lie down & relax with the award-winning album by Exeter-based art rock artist GRICE.  1 hour of birdsong, vocals & electronic glitch.

2026 tbc

18:15 - 20:00

£20

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Agroforestry Open Day

Come and visit our 6-year-old Food Forest as part of https://agroforestryopenweekend.org/creative-beings/  Chat over tea & coffee (£ donations welcome) in the studio.  

2027 tbc

10:00 - 16:00

Free

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Life drawing & lunch - 4 Friday mornings, 4 models

Spend 4 x ½ days in a relaxed, warm, light studio, exploring mark-making inspired by different life-models (1 each week). Includes paper, refreshments and home-made light lunch.  

2027 tbc

10:00 - 13:00 + lunch

£115

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Our address is Creative Beings CIC, The Old Rectory Studio, Awliscombe, Devon, EX14 3PJ.

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