Course overview:Discover how a stronger sense of self, belonging, and health, can be enabled through richer connections with your environment. This workshop will share insights gained through working with people of all ages and different needs, focusing on the earth’s natural systems and various life forms. Refined use of senses and skills of observation will be demonstrated. Examples will be shared that bring attention to the complexity of the natural world and our part in it.The benefits of an intimate relationship with these complexities will be illuminated, with a focus on ongoing health and healing. Practical methods that can be explored – wherever you are, and with minimal resources – will be a springboard for you to develop strategies when working with others.No prior knowledge is required, and diverse approaches that can be developed by everyone will be illustrated. You will have the opportunity to:Enhance your sensitivity to the natural world.Refine your skills of observation using all your senses.Stimulate the development of nature-based approaches to human connection and inspiration.Expand your understanding of biodiversity and its value in mental health.Apply these for achieving ongoing well-being for all.Learn practical approaches to rethink perceived limitations.
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Vicky Shukuroglou
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Vicky Shukuroglou is a multidisciplinary artist and writer with a passion for activating dynamic, reflective learning spaces and a powerful sense of identity.Using creative practice as a vehicle and path to enhance empathy, awareness, connectivity, and innovation, Vicky supports individuals and groups to achieve positive transformation and valuable participation.As a colleague described, '…perhaps everything Vicky does reflects a cultural narrative about how we learn with and from each other'. Vicky works with people of diverse ages and far-ranging cultural backgrounds.National and international residencies, exhibitions and workshops contribute to the depth of understanding and development of learning concepts which Vicky explores, expands, and is sought out to share. Her creative pedagogy is known for stimulating participants’ sense of possibility, capacity, and motivation to learn and engage with their world in meaningful ways.Her workshops have been supported by various organisations including UNESCO, Sanskriti Kendra, Instituto Sacatar, World Crafts Council, Salaam Baalak, VEOHRC, City of Melbourne, Arts Victoria, Fed Square, and schools in regional and metropolitan Australia.
Contact:
- Ellie Risstrom
- 02 7229 5812
- sydneycentreforcreativechange@gmail.com
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