2016 NE Workshops - Wylam near Newcastle upon Tyne

WYLAM, near Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

Awareness Through Movement
Feldenkrais Method
Dynamic Stability in Movement

for somatic learning

North East WORKSHOPS
 2016 

Wylam day
Saturday 16th April [10.30am-4.30pm]

*ALSO NOW CONFIRMED* 
Belford, near Berwick, day [11am-5pm]
Sunday 17th April
Please email for booking details and venue location
info@fionawright.org  

Wylam weekend:
Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th June [10.30am-4.30pm]

Wylam day:
Saturday 8th October [10.30am-4.30pm]

with Fiona Wright
Wylam Institute, Wylam, Church Road, NE41 8AP, Tyne & Wear, UK
10.30am - 4.30pm
Fee for each day only: £45 standard / £35 concession.
Early booking: £5 discount if booked and fully paid three weeks in advance.
CONTACT  info@fionawright.org               

With a focus Awareness Through Movement we will work in gentle guided lessons with the emphasis on independent process, always finding our own pace.             
The workshops aim to offer an accessible opportunity to take some time and space to explore easier movement and somatic awareness. No particular training is necessary, just an interest in discovering through your own experience.
Bring a mat and/or blanket for floor work and warmth.
[There are regular trains, two stops from Newcastle Central to Wylam. The village is West along the River Tyne, a short walk across the bridge and up the hill. On street parking available.]

Fiona Wright has a workshop approach that is influenced by many somatic practices and experiential anatomy, especially Awareness Through Movement (Feldenkrais Method) in which she is now an accredited practitioner and teacher.  
thepresent-fionawright.blogspot.co.uk

Feldenkrais Guild UK website:   http://www.feldenkrais.co.uk/awareness/

 how the sun lights the earth

a solo performance

Thursday 12th November 2015

: 3pm :

LICA building, 

Lancaster University

light and lightness

 
Part of the ongoing work in progress of how the sun lights the earth by Fiona Wright

In this part of the world, at the end of each day, the solar system gives us the setting of the sun. Somewhere out to the west, not necessarily visible but perhaps in some way always present in our imagination, the nearest giant star sinks below the horizon. This is a moment in the day when many things still shift - we go home, we switch on electric lights, and sometimes we sit down in theatres.

light and lightness is a sharing of a particular moment in the day, a simple encounter with a performer in which she unravels some of what she knows about how the sun lights the earth. The performance is neither extemporized nor impromptu but it does rely on a spontaneous collaging of thought and imagination.
The making of this work is also about not-making and a desire to talk about age-ing, disappearing, and what seems to last; about not-becoming and non-attainment.

With thanks to Lucy Cash, Andy Smith and Sonia Hughes. 
Supported by Arts Council England.

 pause for thought : time for reflection

 Weekend workshops in London
with
Fiona Wright

Awareness Through Movement
with space for writing as process, discussion and exchange about practice.

Workshop 1.  Saturday 31st October & Sunday 1st November 2015
Workshop 2.  Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th December 2015
12 noon - 4.30pm each day
Siobhan Davies Dance Studios, 85 St Georges Rd, London, SE1 6ER
Near Elephant & Castle / Waterloo  
http://www.siobhandavies.com/visit-us/

Open to artists and other practitioners who are looking at a transition in their practice, perhaps thinking about pausing or are simply working very slowly. Also for those with a current interest in age and ageing. No particular training or background is necessary!

The main emphasis will be to work with Feldenkrais Method using a series of Awareness Through Movement lessons each day, developing the connections to how we sense ourselves. With a focus on dynamic stability in movement, using the ground as support in action. This will include working in a way that encourages each individual to move at their own pace, sometimes quite small and gentle, with an emphasis on listening to your own process in somatics and learning to utilise rest as part of your practice.

LIMITED CAPACITY. BOOKING REQUIRED.
Please send a short paragraph about yourself and why you wish to participate at this time and also which workshop dates you wish to attend.
Participants can apply to book to attend one or both weekends.
We will confirm your place for the first workshop by 25th September.
These workshops aim to be inclusive to disabled and non-disabled participants.
Please do get in contact about any thoughts on ACCESS requirements for the workshop.

Contribution per workshop ONLY:
£45 Standard
£25 Low Income / Independent
NOTE: We are only able to offer these very low costs due to Arts Council Support.
The total is to be paid in full at least 3 weeks before the first workshop attended.
CONTACT and FURTHER INFORMATION: info@fionawright.org
Fiona Wright has been teaching for over 25 years, working with performance through choreography, writing and installation, using many somatic practices, especially Feldenkrais Method.
thepresent-fionawright.blogspot.co.uk

WYLAM, near Newcastle upon Tyne

Awareness Through Movement
Feldenkrais Method

WORKSHOP

Dynamic Stability in Movement

Saturday 17th October 2015
11.00am - 4.30pm

with Fiona Wright

Wylam Institute, Wylam, Church Road, NE41 8AP, Tyne & Wear, UK

Fee for the day: £45 standard / £35 concession.
Early booking: £5 discount if booked and fully paid three weeks in advance.
CONTACT  info@fionawright.org               

With a focus Awareness Through Movement we will work in gentle guided lessons with the emphasis on independent process, always finding our own pace.             
The workshop aims to offer an accessible opportunity to take some time and space to explore easier movement and somatic awareness. No particular training is necessary, just an interest in discovering through your own experience.
Bring a mat and/or blanket for floor work and warmth.
[There are regular trains, two stops from Newcastle Central to Wylam. The village is West along the River Tyne, a short walk across the bridge and up the hill. On street parking available.]

Fiona Wright has a workshop approach that is influenced by many somatic practices and experiential anatomy, especially Awareness Through Movement (Feldenkrais Method) in which she is now an accredited practitioner and teacher.  
thepresent-fionawright.blogspot.co.uk

Feldenkrais Guild UK website:   http://www.feldenkrais.co.uk/awareness/

Awareness Through Movement  

(Feldenkrais method)

EARLY MORNING CLASS  - EAST LONDON

 : move into the day with ease, focus and attention :

 : begin by touching base with your sense of movement :

7.00-8.00am  Wednesdays  - Summer  2015
 - continuing (until mid-October)  
 Pay what you can / Donation
Bethnal Green at the Yoganest - next to St Margaret's House
27 Old Ford Road, E2 9PG
http://www.stmargaretshouse.org.uk/eastlondoncommunitywellbeing/theyoganest/

ALSO - I'll be continuing to teach the 
6.15pm Wednesday class throughout August (covering Lou Coleman's regular class) £8/£7

In Awareness Through Movement (Feldenkrais Method) we work gently in guided lessons with the emphasis on independent process, always finding our own pace, even if you feel you have some limitation in mobility. Any level of experience is welcome and no particular training is necessary, just an interest in discovering through your own movement experience - this can support other practices and generally offer more enjoyment, ease and spontaneity in everyday actions. http://www.feldenkrais.co.uk/what.html

Fiona Wright has an approach that is influenced by many somatic practices and experiential anatomy, especially Feldenkrais Method and the process of learning found in Awareness Through Movement. This work with general and open public classes is now her main focus as an independent authorised practitioner. For over 25 years she has been involved in performance-making and also extensive experience including work in Higher Education, leading workshops with professional artists and people of various ages and backgrounds.

WYLAM, near Newcastle upon Tyne

 
Awareness Through Movement
WORKSHOP

 
Dynamic Stability in Movement

 
Saturday 13th June 2015
11.30am - 4.30pm

with Fiona Wright

Wylam Institute, Wylam, Church Road, NE41 8AP, Tyne & Wear, UK

Fee for the day: £40 standard / £30 concession.
Early booking: £10 discount if booked and fully paid one week before.
CONTACT  info@fionawright.org               

With a focus Awareness Through Movement we will work in gentle guided lessons with the emphasis on independent process, always finding our own pace.             
The workshop aims to offer an accessible opportunity to take some time and space to explore easier movement and somatic awareness. No particular training is necessary, just an interest in discovering through your own experience.
Bring a mat and/or blanket for floor work and warmth.
[There are regular trains, two stops from Newcastle Central to Wylam. The village is West along the River Tyne, a short walk across the bridge and up the hill. On street parking available.]

Fiona Wright has a workshop approach that is influenced by many somatic practices and experiential anatomy, especially Awareness Through Movement (Feldenkrais Method) in which she is now an authorised teacher.  
thepresent-fionawright.blogspot.co.uk

Feldenkrais Guild UK website:   http://www.feldenkrais.co.uk/awareness/

Awareness Through Movement

  - two afternoon workshops  - 

Central London

Spring 2015

MONDAY 11th May
MONDAY 1st June
2.30-4.30pm
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Studio G10

43 Gordon Square, Bloomsbury, WC1H OPD.
Birkbeck, University of London, Dept. English & Humanities.
Enquiries, information and booking -   CONTACT  info@fionawright.org
Two hour sessions - so we can do two lessons with a break
In these Awareness Through Movement (Feldenkrais Method) sessions we will work in guided lessons with the emphasis on independent process, always finding our own pace.  No particular training is necessary, just an interest in discovering through your own movement experience - whether your focus is to inform your own work or to find more ease and spontaneity in everyday actions. Bring a mat and/or blanket and warm clothes for floor work.

"Awareness.. energy.. holistic.. gravity.. differentiation.. slow, gently, light movements.. right and left side earn from each other...mind&brain&body all together..."
Feldenkrais Method mentioned from around 35 minutes in - the host asks him specifically about the chapters on Feldenkrais in his book. This podcast episode has Norman Doidge talking at length with flow . . good to hear... LISTEN TO THIS !
http://brainsciencepodcast.com/bsp/2015/bsp-116-doidgehttp://brainsciencepodcast.com/bsp/2015/bsp-116-doidge

Awareness Through Movement
Feldenkrais method

two Saturday afternoon workshops
with two different teachers
March 2015

Lou Coleman
Fiona Wright

Creative Solutions inclusive workshops London
open to disabled and non-disabled participants

Saturday 7th March,  12.00 - 5.00pm, with Fiona Wright
thepresent-fionawright.blogspot.co.uk

Saturday 21st March,  12.00 - 5.00pm, with Lou Coleman
http://loucoleman.org


Siobhan Davies Dance Studios, 85 St Georges Rd, London, SE1 6ER
Near Elephant & Castle / Waterloo  http://www.siobhandavies.com/visit-us/

SPECIAL OFFER FOR BOTH WORKSHOPS:
£65 (£45 low income/independent artists)
ONE WORKSHOP:
£40 (£25 low income/independent artists)

Please book in ADVANCE, specifying which workshops you will be attending.
Simply bring the full amount to pay on the day of your first workshop.
Contact & BOOKING:  loucoleman@yahoo.co.uk
Do contact Lou as soon as possible with any questions and to let us know any thoughts on your ACCESS REQUIREMENTS for the workshop.

Both workshops will be based on a series of Awareness Through Movement lessons:

• explorations with a focus on using gentle and slow movement
• each working at our own pace with the intention of ease and enjoyment!
• no particular training or background necessary
• a welcome to anyone interested in exploring their own movement potential

BRING blanket and clothes to be warm for floor work.
(Tea & coffee available at the studio but recommended to bring small lunch/snacks as not many choices locally)

Lou Coleman is a performance maker crossing the boundaries between theatre and dance to find unexpected playful moments. Her inclusive creative practice and Feldenkrais teaching encompasses working with diverse group of people.
loucoleman@yahoo.co.uk
http://loucoleman.org

Fiona Wright has been teaching for over twenty years, working with performance through choreography, writing and installation, using many somatic practices. Awareness Through Movement (Feldenkrais Method) has been her main route and influence towards teaching a wide range of public classes. 
info@fionawright.org
thepresent-fionawright.blogspot.co.uk


NOTE: We are offering these sessions as low cost as possible and we prefer everyone to choose for themselves which workshop fee they are currently able to pay. The ‘low income/independent artist’ bracket is intended for anyone freelance or currently on a very low income at this time. The standard rate of £60 for both or £40 for one session is also set low so as to be comparably very good value.

Finding Balance - dynamic stability in movement
Awareness Through Movement - Feldenkrais Method

two Thursday afternoon workshops

19th March / 14th May

2015

BRISTOL
 
3.30-5.30pmThursday 19th March
Thursday 14th May

• bring a mat and/or blanket for floor work and warmth

126 Hampton Road, Bristol, BS6 6JE
Redland Meeting House
(Corner of Leyton Villas. Hampton Rd is parallel to Whiteladies Rd. Buses: 9 or 509)

Fee for each 2 hour workshop: £16 (£12 concession).
Early booking discount if paid at least one week in advance:  £12 (£9 concession)

CONTACT  info@fionawright.org 

In Awareness Through Movement we work in guided lessons with the emphasis on independent process, always finding our own pace.             
The workshops aim to be as accessible and inclusive as possible - an opportunity to take some time and space to explore. No particular training is necessary, simply an interest in discovering through your own movement experience - whether your focus is to inform your own work or to find more ease and spontaneity in everyday actions.

• Bring a mat and/or blanket for floor work and warmth.

thepresent-fionawright.blogspot.co.uk

Fiona Wright has a workshop approach that is influenced by many somatic practices and experiential anatomy, especially Feldenkrais Method and the process of learning found in Awareness Through Movement, of which she is now an authorised practitioner.
One of her main teachers for many years has been Shelagh O'Neill:
http://www.nicefeldenkrais.co.uk/classesinBristol.html

Awareness Through Movement

 

16th January / 13th February / 6th March

2015

monthly workshops

FRIDAYS
in Central London

10.15am - 11.45am  
12.15pm-1.45pm 
Fridays:   
16th January
13th February
6th March
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Studio G10
43 Gordon Square, Bloomsbury, WC1H OPD.
Birkbeck, University of London, Dept. English & Humanities.
Enquiries, information and booking -   CONTACT  info@fionawright.org

PLEASE NOTE:
As we did before the xmas break, each date will have a morning and lunchtime class with a half hour break between.
The intention is to offer a slightly longer practice for those who want this opportunity and the benefits this can bring. 
So each session adds up to a short workshop - 2 classes, each 90 minutes !
Also fine to come to just one class.
Just let me know in advance your plans.

In these Awareness Through Movement (Feldenkrais Method) sessions we will work in guided lessons with the emphasis on independent process, always finding our own pace.  No particular training is necessary, just an interest in discovering through your own movement experience - whether your focus is to inform your own work or to find more ease and spontaneity in everyday actions.
Bring a mat and/or blanket and warm clothes for floor work.