This two day retreat is about getting out of your head and into your body. Over the weekend Aquila will guide you through various bodywork, drawing and tarot rituals to encourage connection with the self and help inform the creation of some beautiful pieces to adorn yourself with.
‘The body is such a creative tool and if we work with the body, we are able to unlock our creative self.’
The workshop runs from 11am-4pm on Saturday & Sunday & attendance on both days is required. The weekend welcomes all skill levels and is designed to be achievable by all.
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Day 1
We will begin with connecting our bodies to the space with a moving meditation on the beach, using the natural surroundings as a way to connect inwards. We will then move back inside for tea and an introduction with a morning of automatic drawing to help loosen up.
The afternoon will be set up for still life drawing, alongside an introduction into the history and ritual of tarot, where we will also look to do some readings. There will be plenty of gorgeous books on hand for inspiration as we begin to find patterns and pathways to inform our work.
Day 2
On Sunday we will be looking at the different techniques of lost wax carving and the process of creating from wax into metal. We will experiment with different waxes to form our pieces which will eventually be cast in your choice of brass or silver.
Your work on the first day will inform your designs, using gathered imagery from your journey. You will be shown how to size and shape your pieces for best results.
The creation of two cast pieces is included in the price and you will receive your pieces back in the post three weeks after the retreat weekend. Any extra items created will be charged at extra cost for casting.
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All materials, refreshments & a simple vegetarian lunch will be provided on each day over the weekend. Please feel free to bring along any inspirational items or anything to help inform your work, although not essential.
Please note: The workshop weekend is limited to 8 places to ensure a more intimate experience. If dates need to change, you’ll be able to swap to the new date or obtain a refund if you’re unable to make the new date. Should you need to cancel your booking, we will try our best to fill your spot, otherwise tickets are non-refundable.
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Stay with us:
During this retreat weekend, participents are invited to stay & book into an all-inclusive weekend package that includes a two-night B&B stay at Kindred House (Fri 3rd & Sat 4th October), along with full access to the weekend workshops.
Kindred House is offered not only as a space to retreat to, but also to connect within as we invite our guests to be active participants in cultivating our community. Our workshops & various events play a key role in the spirit of Kindred House, in crafting an environment that actively inspires & encourages connection, creativity & learning.
Our retreat weekends make a wonderful gift to oneself or a thoughtful offering to a loved one. They provide an ideal opportunity for a weekend getaway in our sanctuary beside the sea, whilst having the opportunity to get creative, learn a new skill & make new friends along the way.
Rooms are limited & tend to get booked quickly so get in touch early to avoid disappointment.
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About your teacher: Aquila Dunford Wood
Aquila has worked in the creative field for over twenty years, weaving an embodied practice as a yoga teacher and psychotherapist, in amongst jewellery design and sculpture.
‘The body is such a creative tool and if we work with the body, we are able to unlock our creative self.’
Bodywork and creative practice are interchangeable. Growing up in India has made a huge impact on the way she works, devotional art, as well as the old yogis - each a work of art in themselves. Her work reflects intentional making, as well as the imagery history that inform her work. Aquila has taught yoga and creative retreats all over the world and works on her jewellery brand ‘House of Aquila’ from her home garden studio in Dorset.