Living Mindfully 28th February – 2nd March 2019 This course will explore the value of mindfulness practices and incorporating them into our lives, with the opportunity to engage in a variety of mindfulness practices. Begin with an introduction to the historical roots of mindfulness in Buddhism and Christianity, along with the modern mindfulness movement, then …
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The Art of the Short Story – A Masterclass with Writer in Residence Sophie Mackintosh
The Art of the Short Story – A Masterclass with Writer in Residence Sophie Mackintosh 24th February – 24th February 2019 10:00 am As well as recent success with her first novel The Water Cure, Writer in Residence Sophie Mackintosh is an award-winning short story writer. In this masterclass, participants will learn how novels and stories …
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Writing Animals – An Evening with Writer in Residence Susanna Forrest
Writing Animals – An Evening with Writer in Residence Susanna Forrest 19th February – 19th February 2019 8:00 pm The role of animals in human society is a topic of increasing significance. Join Susanna Forrest – author of The Age of the Horse (2016) – as she explores the challenges of doing animals justice in contemporary non-fiction. …
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Utopias and Dystopias: The Water Cure – An Evening with Writer in Residence Sophie Mackintosh
Utopias and Dystopias: The Water Cure – An Evening with Writer in Residence Sophie Mackintosh 12th February – 12th February 2019 8:00 pm We love speculative fiction: books exploring prospective future worlds in realistic styles have enduring popularity in bestseller lists and critics’ hearts. But why are we so drawn to it? What does speculative …
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February Hearth
Join us for author talks and conversation this winter! This February Hearth takes place on Saturday, 2nd February in the cosy common room of our residential library. This intimate literary festival offers keen writers the opportunity to pick up hints and tips, and ask questions of published authors about their experiences. It also encourages anyone interested in the world of books to …
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The Little Prince Retreat
The Little Prince Retreat JUNE 14, 2019 @ 8:00 PM – JUNE 16, 2019 @ 1:00 PM | $160 – $260 A WEEKEND WITH A CHILDHOOD FRIEND Facilitated by Greg Kennedy, SJ NEW! The Little Prince, Saint-Exupéry’s tender balm, written for hearts chafed by disappointments, is the perfect companion for re-enchanting our adult world. A quiet spiritual master, the Little Prince will …
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Les Misérables: A Lenten Retreat
Les Misérables: A Lenten Retreat MARCH 29, 2019 @ 8:00 PM – MARCH 31, 2019 @ 1:00 PM | $160 – $260 Facilitated by Dan Leckman, SJ This guided weekend retreat will use the movie/musical “Les Misérables” to help us explore the grace of God alongside our fallen state or brokenness and the opportunities we have for redemption. …
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Icon Writing Workshop
Monday–Friday, July 1–5, 2019 In this workshop, twelve participants will work together over a week to make an Orthodox icon using traditional methods and materials. The workshop provides the experience of making an icon by using the prototype of Christ the Pantocrator created by Symeon for this purpose. Together each participant will experience the beauty, …
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Celtic Knots: Draw Surprising Insights from Playful Doodles
Saturday and/or Sunday, March 16 and 17, 2019 Enjoy St Patrick’s Day weekend at the Convent and learn to draw Celtic knots. If you can you draw a dot, a line, and a square you’re already embarked on an ever-opening journey. Learn to compose your own knots for any size, space, or art form. Centuries …
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Music Festival Songwriting: Keeping it Real
Music Festival Songwriting: Keeping it Real – G190508 Workshop ID: G190508 Dates: May 15, 2019 – May 19, 2019 Price: $450.00 – $1,135.00 Everyone has a song in there somewhere. Learn strategies and techniques for giving it form. Talk about melodies, lyrics and their partnership, tempo, message, chords, hooks and arrangement. Look at classic songs to help learn what makes a great …
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