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Story Weaving with George Fox: departures
OnlineHave you ever wondered why George Fox left home? What moved you to set off on a life journey? This is an invitation to experience ourselves as part of the living Quaker history and community through storytelling. In this session we will use a simple practice called ’Story Weaving’. Story Weaving was developed by Forest
Creative Writing Group: Young People’s Writing Chat
On Zoom , United KingdomA chance to get together online to chat about our experiences of writing for young people. Please send an email to qancreativewriting@gmail.com for the Zoom link.
Graffiti as Witness: The Art and Activism of a Quaker Pirate – Lecture at Pendle Hill
Pendle Hill 338 Plush Mill Road, Wallingford, PA, United StatesJoin Friend Todd Drake as he shares his lifelong journey and witness as a visual artist and social justice activist. Drake’s practice of witnessing and facing life’s great sadnesses with creative practice offers us all another North Star on our own journeys. He will speak to how he has been shaped by this practice, from
Moving into Silence: Yoga Retreat in the South of France
Maison Quaker, 11 Avenue des Quakers, 30111 Congénies, France Maison Quaker, 11 Avenue des Quakers,, Congénies, FranceMoving into Silence Dates: Saturday 11 May to Friday 17 May 2024 Treat yourself to a week of yoga ~ Relax, Restore, and Rejuvenate In a world that seems to be moving ever faster it is vital that we take time out, slow down, and restore In this Yoga retreat, we will use a wide
Loving Earth Project Okehampton
Immersion 40 Fore Street, Okehampton, Devon, United KingdomView the Loving Earth Project textile panels in Okehampton, Devon. The venue is Immersion where the panels will be displayed in a wonderful space. It is free and accessible. Virtual reality sessions will be run by Immersion where visitors can dip into nature experiences.
Quaker Arts Network Day in Birmingham
Priory Rooms, Birmingham Quaker Meeting House, 40 Bull St,, Birmingham, United KingdomOn Saturday June 1st, QAN plans to hold a day event in central Birmingham, to include our 2024 AGM, some arts activities and opportunities to meet informally in person. The day will start at the Priory Rooms and online 10.00 for 10.30 with the AGM starting around 11.30. There will be opportunities for participants speak
Endless Forms, Most Beautiful
Northern Print Gallery Stepney Bank, Ouseburn, Newcastle upon Tyne, United KingdomYou are Invited! I’m exhibiting in Endless Forms, Most Beautiful, a new bestiary and herbarium for at risk species by artists from Northern Print. Join us on Thursday 6 June, 6-8pm for a special viewing event at the Northern Print gallery in Ouseburn Valley, Newcastle.
Draw Breath: Poetry on a Summer Evening
Kingston Quaker Centre, Fairfield East, Kingston Fairfield East, Kingston, United Kingdom'Draw Breath' by Quaker poet Geoffrey Weeden describes the experience of a Quaker meeting for worship, and was the inspiration for the Geoffrey Weeden Poetry Prize, held in 2023. Geoffrey Weeden was part of a vibrant tradition of Quaker poets, including U.A. Fanthorpe, Philip Gross, and Basil Bunting. On Thursday 13th June, prize winners will
Spring Art Retreat at the Maison Quaker
Maison Quaker, 11 Avenue des Quakers, 30111 Congénies, France Maison Quaker, 11 Avenue des Quakers,, Congénies, FranceAll levels all media For artists and friends of artists! Held at the Maison Quaker between the Cevennes mountains and the Mediterranean Sea A very special week, in a very special place! Our Spring Art Facilitator is Erik Dreis. Erik has explored watercolour, acrylic, digital, and drawing media in his life as an artist. He
QUAKER JAM – pocket sized music festival
Winchester Quaker Meeting House SO23 9LH 16 Colebrook Street, Winchester, Hampshire, United KingdomWinchester Quakers open their garden gate to the public for a day of music - in association with Sound Winchester - at the Meeting House; a Quaker Jam. The pocket sized festival features an eclectic mix of classical guitar and piano recitals, pop and rock performances, a ukulele orchestra and meditative sound experience. As well