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Join us at Velocity Café for creative workshops with artist Morag Smith to explore the climate crisis through art, writing & discussion!
Using art, writing and discussion we will explore different aspects of the climate crisis during 6 workshops held at Velocity Café on Tuesdays from 6.00 – 8.30pm. The workshops can be attended as a block or as individual sessions. To secure your place, please book the session(s) you wish to attend.
Tuesday 3rd September: The GOOD, the bad and the ugly - Work on collaborative maps – Scotland wide & Highlands – showing the issues and the solutions, as well as some gratitude exercises.
These workshops will aim to raise awareness of the climate crisis, to explore what climate change is, and what the solutions are. To look at inequalities and biodiversity loss, learn how to manage eco-anxiety, increase our resilience and discover what we can do that will make a difference.
A creative approach to exploring these difficult issues allows us to physically and emotionally be fully present for the duration of the workshop. To not be thinking of the past or the future but of the here and now. Creativity can open our minds to other possibilities and news ways of thinking, and importantly allow us to play and have fun. No experience is necessary as it is the creative process and journey that is more important.
All materials will be provided. We will use a variety of mark making techniques, reflective writing exercises and discussion to explore the themes and discover more about ourselves and how we feel about the climate crisis.
A hot/cold non-alcoholic drink of your choice will be provided between 6 - 6.30pm.
This event is a part of the Highlands & Islands Climate Festival, a month long celebration of localism and community engagement with a focus on climate action taking place across the Highlands & Islands.
Throughout September we plan to host a number of events here at Velocity Café, as well as partnering with other venues in Inverness, supporting and celebrating Community Climate Action.
For other festival events visit Velocity's events page on our website and keep up to date through our Facebook and Instagram pages. You can also see whats happening in other areas across the Highlands & Islands throughout September by checking out the Festival 2024 Map 👉 https://www.hiclimatefest.co.uk/events
How the tickets work - Pay What You Can:
Tier A - Standard Ticket - £8 - covers cost of hot drink, partial workshop costs & puts small amount to subsidised places.
Tier B - Cost Price Ticket - £6 - covers cost of hot drink and partial workshop costs.
Tier C - Subsidised Ticket - £4 - covers cost of hot drink.
All ticket prices include booking fees.
There are limited spaces for the workshop so please only book if you are able to attend. This event is supported by funding provided by the Highland Community Waste Partnership.
NB: One requirement of the funding is that we collect feedback from participants about the event. You will be asked to fill out a feedback form at the end of the session.
Photography: We will also take photographs during the session for sharing on social media and reporting purposes. If you are not comfortable having your photograph taken, please let us know.
Attendance & cancellation policy: As places are funded, please only book a ticket if you know you are able to attend. If your plans change, you must cancel your ticket and let us know with at least 48 hours notice of the event start time so that others can attend.
For any questions or accessibility requirements, please email HCWP@velocitylove.co.uk