A Rites of Passage Autumn School

from Jenny Wilson

Following the success of Field of Vision in Scotland in May this year, we have decided to offer a similar workshop in the West Country this autumn. 

The intensive 4 day course will examine the Hows and Whys of ceremony and celebration in a practical and experiential way.  We will investigate how both positive and negative life events can be distilled into myth and poetry and create meaningful rituals to contain them. Gilly Adams and Sue Gill (ex Welfare State International) will offer insights into the cognitively rich world of the secular celebrant, sharing their experience, offering theory, information, and – they hope – inspiration. Most importantly the course will be shaped to fulfill the needs and aspirations of participants so there will be plenty of opportunities to learn and practise many aspects of the craft of creating ceremony – both public and private - in a safe environment.

Saturday, November 12^th – Tuesday, November 15^th 2011
East Woodlands Village Hall, Frome, Somerset  BA11 5LQ

The venue in East Woodlands is on the edge of the Longleat Estate and has a very particular, rural character which will inform the nature of the course. We propose to offer healthy fresh cooked meals at a modest additional cost, so participants can eat together at lunch and supper time and food as an element of feast and celebration will be a special theme.

There are 12 places available, at a range of fees: 
To book a place and/or for further information please contact
Sue Gill        foxandgill@btinternet.com        01229 869769
Gilly Adams    gillyadams@tiscali.co.uk         02920 552389