Exploring flow, rhythm and
the Flowform idea
To register or for more information please contact Heather:
01453 837 619 heather.fields@ruskin-mill.org.uk
www.thefieldcentre.org.uk
‘Working with Water: Exploring flow, rhythm and the Flowform idea’ with Simon Charter
Join us for a Friday evening lecture and a full day Saturday as we explore the nature of water.
Rhythm is probably revealed in every manifestation of life on earth. It can also be seen as a fundamental aspect of water in movement.
In 1970 John Wilkes discovered how to bring this rhythmic water flow to expression in sculpted vessels which have since been called Flowforms. Many different designs have been made and installed worldwide, enlivening both places and processes. Specific biological benefits are always contextual however and not often reproducible.
This workshop will approach the nature of water in a qualitative way through observation of experimental water phenomena and videos of water in the environment. We will then model with clay and flowing water and see what happens in the conversation between the water and the modeller. Those who wish may try to create a vessel for rhythmic flow. Some work will be individual and some in groups.
There will be a presentation on water quality , its sensitivity and how this can be assessed in movement. This will focus on the work of the Institute of Flow Science in Germany started in 1961 by Theodor Schwenk.
The course will be led by Simon Charter who has been working with and designing Flowforms for 21 years.
Schedule:
Friday, 9 March
7pm – 9pm Evening lecture
Saturday, 10 March
9am – 5pm
Fee:
This workshop will be offered free of charge to anyone who participates in a guided reflection which will be completed during the course. Otherwise, the fee is £50.
Location:
Ruskin Mill Festival Room
Old Bristol Road
Nailsworth GL6 0LA
Meals:
Refreshments and lunches can be purchased on Saturday at The Organic Cafe at Ruskin Mill.
To register contact Heather: heather.fields@ruskin-mill.org.uk
+44(0)1453 837619 +44(0)7805 304 271
Further details from www.flowforms.com
www.flowforms.com
Further information and advice on any design, application and installation may be available by email
information@flowforms.com
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when, where, how much, who????
ReplyDeleteIt does say, free! Perhaps unusual in these days of £3 million wage packets (excluding £6 million share bonus) but there you go, progress of sorts.
All details are on the blog and our website if you need.
It is run by Ruskin Mill who have 30 years experience of training, mainly for young disadvantaged people, in Biodynamics. However these courses are open to all. A unique opportunity which hopefully may be repeated if successful.
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Laurence