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SUMMARY:Trauma Informed Practice for Participatory Artists
DESCRIPTION:Although it’s very important to maintain the distinction between art and therapy\, participatory artists are often in positions where they need to support their participants’ mental health. This training is specifically for artists and facilitators and takes a person-centred approach to understanding trauma and incorporating this understanding into your creative practice. \nThis training will:\nProvide an overview of the physiology of trauma and an insight from the perspective of a clinical psychotherapist;\nUnpick popular perceptions and misuse of language around trauma and PTSD;\nOffer practical tips for creating safe spaces for participants and avoiding practices which may retraumatise participants;\nCreate a space to explore problem solving using real-life scenarios.\nThis event is aimed at artists working in communities\, theatre-makers and activists interested in using the arts as a tool for positive change. \nBOOK NOW
URL:https://collective-encounters.org.uk/event/trauma-informed-practice-for-participatory-artists-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Creative Development Event Calendar,Training
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SUMMARY:Trauma Informed Practice for Participatory Artists - TRAINING
DESCRIPTION:Training for participatory arts facilitators and practitioners in trauma informed practice \nAlthough it’s very important to maintain the distinction between art and therapy\, participatory artists are often in positions where they need to support their participants’ mental health. This training is specifically for artists and facilitators and takes a person-centred approach to understanding trauma and incorporating this understanding into your creative practice. \nThis training will: \n\nProvide an overview of the physiology of trauma and an insight from the perspective of a clinical psychotherapist;\nUnpick popular perceptions and misuse of language around trauma and PTSD;\nOffer practical tips for creating safe spaces for participants and avoiding practices which may retraumatise participants;\nCreate a space to explore problem solving using real-life scenarios.\n\nThis event is aimed at artists working in communities\, theatre-makers and activists interested in using the arts as a tool for positive change. \nLength: 3 hours \nTicket Cost: \n\nFor attendees supported by their organisations the full price of a ticket is £55.00\nFor freelancers and individual attendees the price of a ticket is £35.00\nFor those on low or no income the ticket price is £18.00\n\nWe also have a small number of bursary places available for those with limited funds\, please email Marianne at marianne@collective-encounters.org.uk \nAccess: This event will use live transcription. If you require BSL interpretation\, or any other access support please get in touch before the event. \nTrainers: AIDAN JOLLY is a researcher\, performance maker\, trainer and musician with more than 25 years’ experience of working with communities in struggle. He works on projects that seek redress for historic and current injustices\, and is the Research Lead for Collective Encounters. He is also a PhD candidate at Edge Hill University\, looking at radically generative communities of transition. He has worked with survivors of torture\, veterans\, homeless people\, and has personal experience of complex PTSD. \nJESS MICHAELSON is a Gestalt Psychotherapist\, Supervisor and Trainer with over 20 years’ experience of working with traumatised adults from diverse communities\, in particular with refugee survivors of Human Rights abuses. For the last 17 years Jess has been working as a psychotherapist and trainer for Freedom from Torture. Jess also works as a freelance supervisor and trainer offering training on many aspects of therapeutic work which includes working with asylum seekers\, working with interpreters and self-care. Jess has a longstanding passion in human rights as well as in the therapist’s journey when developing their work with survivors of human rights abuses. \nJess has written a chapter “Holding hope: the challenge for therapists working with survivors of torture” in Psychological Therapies for Survivors of Torture: A Human Rights approach for people seeking asylum. Boyles\, J (ed) 2017. \nFeedback from previous attendees: \n“It opened my eyes to the volume of individuals we walk past i life who have and are experiencing trauma and how this needs to be recognised in the creative environments we foster” \n“This training gave me the access or entry-point into an informed framework for a trauma informed practice. I could really feel the benefit of lots of people’s wisdom and experience!” \n“Full of practical solutions and thinking about approaches for our practice” \nBook Online
URL:https://collective-encounters.org.uk/event/trauma-informed-practice-for-participatory-artists-training/
CATEGORIES:Creative Development Event Calendar,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230706T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230706T130000
DTSTAMP:20260518T184950
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T101851Z
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SUMMARY:Everyday Creativity for People Living with Dementia - TRAINING
DESCRIPTION:Supporting people living with dementia through creative activities \nLooking to develop your skills in supporting people living with dementia to tell stories\, use their imaginations and share memories? \nOur Everyday Creativity for People Living with Dementia training is aimed at anyone who has an interest in arts and dementia. We welcome both experienced artists and people with no previous experience of working directly in this field. We also welcome professionals from health and social care and people working or volunteering for charities supporting older people. \nThis training will support you to build confidence in your capacity to use creativity as a tool to support people living with dementia. \nThose attending this training will: \n\n\n\nAn understanding of the potential benefits of using the arts with people living with dementia\nDevelop practical skills in facilitating a range of creative exercises \nGain an insight to a recent Collective Encounters project in care homes working with staff and family carers to support people living with dementia\nHave space to discuss the ethics of creative work with people living with dementia\n\n\n\nLength: 3 hours \nTicket Cost: \n\nFor attendees supported by their organisations the full price of a ticket is £35.00\nFor freelancers and individual attendees\, the price of a ticket is £30.00\nFor those on low or no income the ticket price is £18.00\n\nWe also have a small number of bursary places available for those with limited funds\, please email Marianne at marianne@collective-encounters.org.uk \nAccess: This event will use live transcription. If you require BSL interpretation\, or any other access support please get in touch before the event. \nBook Online
URL:https://collective-encounters.org.uk/event/everyday-creativity-for-people-living-with-dementia-training/
CATEGORIES:Creative Development Event Calendar,Training
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230623T130000
DTSTAMP:20260518T184950
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T101116Z
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SUMMARY:Designing and Managing Arts Projects with Social Impact - TRAINING
DESCRIPTION:Training for early to mid-stage artists\, administrators and project managers in the arts and cultural sector \nThis training adopts a nuts-and-bolts approach to designing and managing arts projects with a social impact from planning to evaluation.  \nOver two consecutive mornings attendees will be introduced to various concepts and approaches to support the planning and delivery of participatory arts projects. \nDay 1 Topics: \n\nWhat do we mean by social impact?\nEthics & community development\nUnderstanding funding frameworks\nStrategies for community consultation & power sharing\n\nDay 2 Topics:  \n\nApproaches to project management\nDesigning and co-designing evaluation\nStrategies for influencing provision\, policy and practice\nSustainability and legacy of arts projects\n\nThis event is aimed at early to mid-stage artists\, administrators and project managers in the arts\, libraries and museums sector. \nLength: Two consecutive mornings: Thursday 22nd June and Friday 23rd June. Each workshop will last 2.5 – 3 hours. You must be available for both dates. \nTicket Cost: \n\nFor attendees supported by their organisations the full price of a ticket is £75.00\nFor freelancers and individual attendees\, the price of a ticket is £60.00\nFor those on low or no income the ticket price is £36.00\n\nWe also have a small number of bursary places available for those with limited funds\, please email Marianne at marianne@collective-encounters.org.uk \nAccess: This event will use live transcription. If you require BSL interpretation\, or any other access support please get in touch before the event. \nFeedback from previous attendees: \n“Great overview and then more in depth conversation” \n“Very informative and useful” \n“Useful reflection on good practice\, how we can showcase our work more in line with true pathways and with people at the core” \nBook Online
URL:https://collective-encounters.org.uk/event/designing-and-managing-arts-projects-with-social-impact-training/
CATEGORIES:Creative Development Event Calendar,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230503T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230503T133000
DTSTAMP:20260518T184950
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T101317Z
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SUMMARY:Trauma Informed Practice for Participatory Artists - TRAINING
DESCRIPTION:Training for participatory arts facilitators and practitioners in trauma informed practice \nAlthough it’s very important to maintain the distinction between art and therapy\, participatory artists are often in positions where they need to support their participants’ mental health. This training is specifically for artists and facilitators and takes a person-centred approach to understanding trauma and incorporating this understanding into your creative practice. \nThis training will: \n\nProvide an overview of the physiology of trauma and an insight from the perspective of a clinical psychotherapist;\nUnpick popular perceptions and misuse of language around trauma and PTSD;\nOffer practical tips for creating safe spaces for participants and avoiding practices which may retraumatise participants;\nCreate a space to explore problem solving using real-life scenarios.\n\nThis event is aimed at artists working in communities\, theatre-makers and activists interested in using the arts as a tool for positive change. \nLength: 3 hours \nTicket Cost: \n\nFor attendees supported by their organisations the full price of a ticket is £55.00\nFor freelancers and individual attendees the price of a ticket is £35.00\nFor those on low or no income the ticket price is £18.00\n\nWe also have a small number of bursary places available for those with limited funds\, please email Marianne at marianne@collective-encounters.org.uk \nAccess: This event will use live transcription. If you require BSL interpretation\, or any other access support please get in touch before the event. \nTrainers: AIDAN JOLLY is a researcher\, performance maker\, trainer and musician with more than 25 years’ experience of working with communities in struggle. He works on projects that seek redress for historic and current injustices\, and is the Research Lead for Collective Encounters. He is also a PhD candidate at Edge Hill University\, looking at radically generative communities of transition. He has worked with survivors of torture\, veterans\, homeless people\, and has personal experience of complex PTSD. \nJESS MICHAELSON is a Gestalt Psychotherapist\, Supervisor and Trainer with over 20 years’ experience of working with traumatised adults from diverse communities\, in particular with refugee survivors of Human Rights abuses. For the last 17 years Jess has been working as a psychotherapist and trainer for Freedom from Torture. Jess also works as a freelance supervisor and trainer offering training on many aspects of therapeutic work which includes working with asylum seekers\, working with interpreters and self-care. Jess has a longstanding passion in human rights as well as in the therapist’s journey when developing their work with survivors of human rights abuses. \nJess has written a chapter “Holding hope: the challenge for therapists working with survivors of torture” in Psychological Therapies for Survivors of Torture: A Human Rights approach for people seeking asylum. Boyles\, J (ed) 2017. \nFeedback from previous attendees: \n“It opened my eyes to the volume of individuals we walk past i life who have and are experiencing trauma and how this needs to be recognised in the creative environments we foster” \n“This training gave me the access or entry-point into an informed framework for a trauma informed practice. I could really feel the benefit of lots of people’s wisdom and experience!” \n“Full of practical solutions and thinking about approaches for our practice” \nBook Online
URL:https://collective-encounters.org.uk/event/trauma-informed-practice-for-participatory-artists/
CATEGORIES:Creative Development Event Calendar,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221124T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221124T130000
DTSTAMP:20260518T184950
CREATED:20220823T134416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221019T160412Z
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SUMMARY:TRAINING: Designing Arts Projects with Social Impact
DESCRIPTION:About this training: \nThis training event adopts a nuts-and-bolts approach to designing arts projects with a social impact from planning to evaluation. This event is aimed at early to mid-stage artists\, administrators and project managers in the arts\, libraries and museums sector. \nTopics will include: \n\nWhat do we mean by social impact?\n\n\nThe ethics of change in a participatory arts context; \n\n\nApproaches to measuring social impact;\n\n\nPlanning projects with a social impact and sharing power;\n\n\nApproaches to overseeing social impact projects;\n\n\nStrategies for influencing provision\, policy and practice.\n\nThis event will include practical training strategies and case studies. \nAccess: This event will use live transcription. If you require BSL interpretation\, or any other access support please get in touch before the event.  \nTicket Cost:  \n\nFor participants who are supported by their organisation the full price of a ticket is £27.50\n\n\nFor freelancers and individual attendees the ticket cost is £22.50\n\n\nA discount rate for those on low or no income is available for £17.50 \n\nWe also have a small number of bursary places available for those with limited funds\, please email Marianne at marianne@collective-encounters.org.uk \n**NEW – We have now introduced a ‘Pay it Forward’ price which is the cost of one ticket plus a donation to our Bursary Fund\, this is £32.50 \nTrainers: Annette Burghes (Executive Director\, Collective Encounters) and Marianne Matusz (Sector Development Coordinator\, Collective Encounters; Freelance Artist & Project manager) \nBook Online
URL:https://collective-encounters.org.uk/event/training-designing-arts-projects-with-social-impact-2/
CATEGORIES:Creative Development Event Calendar,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221110T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221110T130000
DTSTAMP:20260518T184950
CREATED:20221010T154709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221019T160517Z
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SUMMARY:TRAINING: Tech for Sound
DESCRIPTION:Are you a theatre maker who wants to use sound more but doesn’t know where to start? \n Sound is a fantastic tool to support storytelling. Find out about the way sound can create spaces of its own and establish depth\, context and atmosphere. \n_ _ _ \nThis training will enable participatory theatre makers to take a more in-depth look at the nuts and bolts of recording\, working with and editing sound.  \nIt will provide an introduction to software including Echoes (geolocated audio tours) and Shure Motive (mobile recording app)\, illustrated through a case study of how they have been used in a recent participatory music project delivered by Yorkshire Sound Women Network.  \nThere will be time in the training for you to explore these apps hands-on\, followed by an introduction to using Audacity (free sound editing software). You will need access to a smartphone / computer or laptop for this training and instructions will be given on how to download all apps and software which will be covered in the training prior to the event. \n_ _ _ \nTrainers:  \nCaro C (Freelance Facilitator and Musician) and Heidi Johnson (Development Manager\, YSWN) \nCaro C is a passionate artist\, engineer and facilitator in sound (music and words). Her fourth album “Electric Mountain” was released in June 2021. Dedicated to sound and music for over 20 years now\, Caro enjoys helping others to unlock the power of music and the magic of sound. Caro also produces music and sound design for film\, theatre and dance. This “one-woman electronic avalanche” (BBC Introducing) only started making music in 1997 thanks to being laid up with back trouble. Caro worked with Collective Encounters in 2019 with Aidan Jolly/Threepenny Festival when all spent a day hosting a group of Colombian and Chilean environmental activists. \nHeidi is Development Manager for Yorkshire Sound Women Network. She has 17 years’ experience working in the music education and arts sectors\, with a particular interest in promoting musical inclusion through digital technologies. \nYorkshire Sound Women Network (YSWN) was founded in 2015 by women working in the sound technology industry who wanted to use their skills and influence to address gender and racial inequality.  \n_ _ _ \nTicket Cost:  \n\nFor participants who are supported by their organisation the full price of a ticket is £27.50\n\n\nFor freelancers and individual attendees the ticket cost is £22.50\n\n\nA discount rate for those on low or no income is available for £17.50 \n\nWe also have a small number of bursary places available for those with limited funds\, please email Marianne at marianne@collective-encounters.org.uk \n**NEW – We have now introduced a ‘Pay it Forward’ price which is the cost of one ticket plus a donation to our Bursary Fund\, this is £32.50 \n_ _ _ \nLocation: Online\, via Zoom \nAccess: This event will use live transcription. If you require BSL interpretation\, or any other access support please get in touch before the event. \nBook Online
URL:https://collective-encounters.org.uk/event/training-tech-for-sound/
CATEGORIES:Creative Development Event Calendar,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221012T101500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221012T124500
DTSTAMP:20260518T184950
CREATED:20220823T133937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220823T135719Z
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SUMMARY:TRAINING: Trauma Informed Practice for Participatory Artists
DESCRIPTION:Although it’s very important to maintain the distinction between art and therapy\, participatory artists are often in positions where they need to support their participants’ mental health. This training is specifically for artists and facilitators and takes a person-centred approach to understanding trauma and incorporating this understanding into your creative practice. \nThis training will: \n\nProvide an overview of the physiology of trauma and an insight from the perspective of a clinical psychologist;\n\n\nUnpick popular perceptions and misuse of language around trauma and PTSD;\n\n\nOffer practical tips for creating safe spaces for participants and avoiding practices which may retraumatise participants;\n\n\nCreate a space to explore problem solving using real-life scenarios.\n\nThis event is aimed at artists working in communities\, theatre-makers and activists interested in using theatre as a tool for positive change. \nLength: 2.5 hours \nTicket Cost:  \n\nFor participants who are supported by their organisation the full price of a ticket is £27.50\n\n\nFor freelancers and individual attendees the ticket cost is £22.50\n\n\nA discount rate for those on low or no income is available for £17.50 \n\nWe also have a small number of bursary places available for those with limited funds\, please email Marianne at marianne@collective-encounters.org.uk \n**NEW – We have now introduced a ‘Pay it Forward’ price which is the cost of one ticket plus a donation to our Bursary Fund\, this is £32.50 \nCommunity of Practice – Group Sessions: \nA new ADD ON to this training is our Community of Practice group sessions. These online sessions will be a facilitated space to look at creative practice in a little more depth and gain support for more complex or difficult issues with groups or individuals you work with.  \nThese events will last one hour and practitioners will pay to attend two sessions. Dates TBC. \nAccess: This event will use live transcription. If you require BSL interpretation\, or any other access support please get in touch before the event.  \nTrainers: AIDAN JOLLY is a musician\, performance maker\, trainer and researcher with more than 25 years’ experience of working with communities in struggle. He works on projects that seek redress for historic and current injustices\, and is the Course Director for Collective Encounters’ Radical Makers programme. He is also studying for a Masters by Research at Edge Hill University\, looking at the ethics of participatory arts projects. He has worked with survivors of torture\, veterans\, homeless people\, and has personal experience of complex PTSD. \nJESS MICHAELSON is a Gestalt Psychotherapist\, Supervisor and Trainer with over 20 years’ experience of working with traumatised adults from diverse communities\, in particular with refugee survivors of Human Rights abuses. For the last 17 years Jess has been working as a psychotherapist and trainer for Freedom from Torture. Jess also works as a freelance supervisor and trainer offering training on many aspects of therapeutic work which includes working with asylum seekers\, working with interpreters and self-care. Jess has a longstanding passion in human rights as well as in the therapist’s journey when developing their work with survivors of human rights abuses. \nJess has written a chapter “Holding hope: the challenge for therapists working with survivors of torture” in Psychological Therapies for Survivors of Torture: A Human Rights approach for people seeking asylum. Boyles\, J (ed) 2017. \nBook Online
URL:https://collective-encounters.org.uk/event/training-trauma-informed-practice-for-participatory-artists-3/
CATEGORIES:Creative Development Event Calendar,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220518T101500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220518T124500
DTSTAMP:20260518T184950
CREATED:20220422T140458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220422T140458Z
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SUMMARY:TRAINING: Trauma Informed Practice for Participatory Artists
DESCRIPTION:Trauma informed practice “is tantamount to acknowledging the truth of what has happened or is happening in someone’s life\, the resources one draws on to respond to challenges\, and how this reality continues to be expressed in thoughts\, feelings\, behaviors\, and relationships in the present” \nA Drama Therapist’s Perspective on Teaching Theatre in Times of Crisis by Nisha Sajnani \nAbout this training: \nAlthough it’s very important to maintain the distinction between art and therapy\, participatory artists are often in positions where they need support their participants’ mental health. This training is specifically for artists and facilitators and takes a person-centred approach to understanding trauma and incorporating this understanding into your creative practice. \nThis training will: \n\nProvide an overview of the physiology of trauma and an insight from the perspective of a clinical psychologist;\n\n\nUnpick popular perceptions and misuse of language around trauma and PTSD;\n\n\nOffer practical tips for creating safe spaces for participants and avoiding practices which may retraumatise participants;\n\n\nCreate a space to explore problem solving using real-life scenarios.\n\nThis event is aimed at artists working in communities\, theatre-makers and activists interested in using theatre as a tool for positive change. \nLength: 2.5 hours \nTicket Cost: For participants who are supported by their organisation or company the full price of a ticket is £25. \nFor freelancers and individual attendees the ticket cost is £20 \nA discount rate for those on low or no income is available for £15.  \nWe also have a small number of bursary places available for those with limited funds\, please email Marianne at marianne@collective-encounters.org.uk \nAccess: This event will use live transcription. If you require BSL interpretation\, or any other access support please get in touch before the event.  \nTrainers: AIDAN JOLLY is a musician\, performance maker\, trainer and researcher with more than 25 years’ experience of working with communities in struggle. He works on projects that seek redress for historic and current injustices\, and is the Course Director for Collective Encounters’ Radical Makers programme. He is also studying for a Masters by Research at Edge Hill University\, looking at the ethics of participatory arts projects. He has worked with survivors of torture\, veterans\, homeless people\, and has personal experience of complex PTSD. \nJESS MICHAELSON is a Gestalt Psychotherapist\, Supervisor and Trainer with over 20 years’ experience of working with traumatised adults from diverse communities\, in particular with refugee survivors of Human Rights abuses. For the last 17 years Jess has been working as a psychotherapist and trainer for Freedom from Torture. Jess also works as a freelance supervisor and trainer offering training on many aspects of therapeutic work which includes working with asylum seekers\, working with interpreters and self-care. Jess has a longstanding passion in human rights as well as in the therapist’s journey when developing their work with survivors of human rights abuses. \nJess has written a chapter “Holding hope: the challenge for therapists working with survivors of torture” in Psychological Therapies for Survivors of Torture: A Human Rights approach for people seeking asylum. Boyles\, J (ed) 2017. \nBook Online
URL:https://collective-encounters.org.uk/event/training-trauma-informed-practice-for-participatory-artists-2/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220401T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220401T130000
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SUMMARY:Creativity to build a group
DESCRIPTION:Training to build confidence in using creativity in the community \nThis is a free training opportunity for people who volunteer or work with members of the community and want to embed some creativity into their practice. \nIn March and April 2022 Abi Horsfield\, Outreach Director at Collective Encounters\, Will be facilitating four bespoke training workshops. The sessions aim to encourage people who work with community groups to build their confidence in creativity. The workshops will be hosted in some of the areas that Abi has been working in.  \nEach workshop stands alone\, so you can book in to attend any number of them.  \nOn Friday 1st April 10am – 1pm the training will be \nCreativity to build a group – this will focus on creative ways to build teams and activities that encourage people to work together. \nVenue: The Bluecoat\, 8 School Lane\, Liverpool L1 3BX \nSpaces are limited so advance booking is essential. \nRegister online or contact Abi for more information: email abi@collective-encounters.org.uk or call/text 07849094903  \nBook Online
URL:https://collective-encounters.org.uk/event/creativity-to-build-a-group/
LOCATION:The Bluecoat\, 8 School Lane\, Liverpool\, L1 3BX
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220325T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220325T130000
DTSTAMP:20260518T184950
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SUMMARY:Creativity in Evaluation
DESCRIPTION:Training to build confidence in using creativity in the community \nThis is a free training opportunity for people who volunteer or work with members of the community and want to embed some creativity into their practice. \nIn March and April 2022 Abi Horsfield\, Outreach Director at Collective Encounters\, will be facilitating four bespoke training workshops. The sessions aim to encourage people who work with community groups to build their confidence in creativity. The workshops will be hosted in some of the areas that Abi has been working in.  \nEach workshop stands alone\, so you can book in to attend any number of them.  \nOn Friday 25th March 10am. – 1pm the training will be \nCreativity in evaluation – as nobody enjoys filling out forms\, this will focus on how to enable people to evaluate their experiences through creative exercises and how these might be presented to a wider audience \nThe venue is MYA SPACE\, 106 Marsh Lane Bootle L20 4JQ \nSpaces are limited so advance booking is essential. \nRegister online or contact Abi for more information: email abi@collective-encounters.org.uk or call/text 07849094903  \nBook Online
URL:https://collective-encounters.org.uk/event/10901/
LOCATION:MYA Space\, 106 Marsh Lane\, Bootle\, Merseyside\, L20 4JQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220210T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220210T130000
DTSTAMP:20260518T184950
CREATED:20211206T130623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211206T131208Z
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SUMMARY:TRAINING: Designing Arts Projects with Social Impact
DESCRIPTION:About this training: \nThis training event adopts a nuts-and-bolts approach to designing arts projects with a social impact from planning to evaluation. This event is aimed at early to mid-stage artists\, administrators and project managers in the arts\, libraries and museums sector. \nTopics will include: \n\nWhat do we mean by social impact?\n\n\nThe ethics of change in a participatory arts context; \n\n\nApproaches to measuring social impact;\n\n\nPlanning projects with a social impact and sharing power;\n\n\nApproaches to overseeing social impact projects;\n\n\nStrategies for influencing provision\, policy and practice.\n\nThis event will include practical training strategies and case studies. \nAccess: This event will use live transcription. If you require BSL interpretation\, or any other access support please get in touch before the event.  \nTicket Cost: For participants who are supported by their organisation or company the full price of a ticket is £25. \nFor freelancers and individual attendees the ticket cost is £20. \nA discount rate for those on low or no income is available for £15. \nWe also have a small number of bursary places available for those with limited funds\, please email Marianne at marianne@collective-encounters.org.uk \nTrainers: Annette Burghes (Executive Director\, Collective Encounters) and Sarah Thornton (Artistic Director\, Collective Encounters) \nBooking: Click here to book online
URL:https://collective-encounters.org.uk/event/training-designing-arts-projects-with-social-impact/
CATEGORIES:Creative Development Event Calendar,Training
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210628
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210629
DTSTAMP:20260518T184950
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210812T143925Z
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SUMMARY:Confidence through Creativity: free course for women aged 19+
DESCRIPTION:Confidence through Creativity is an Open Awards accredited course for women over 19 who have not been in work\, education or training for at least 6 months. Sessions will take place online twice a week. \nUsing a variety of fun\, creative and arts-based approaches including simple drama\, film and radio\, participants will have the opportunity to explore themes of female confidence\, empowerment and resilience\, and will produce creative work including a monologue\, a short film and devised drama. \nThe training will be delivered online and participants will be introduced step-by-step to the digital skills needed to take part e.g. using Zoom. \nBefore the course begins\, each participant’s current digital skills and access to IT will be assessed to identify their support needs. Tablets can be provided to enable participation\, and participants will be able to keep the tablet on completion. \nTo sign up or for more info contact \nabi@collective-encounters.org.uk \nor call 07849 094903
URL:https://collective-encounters.org.uk/event/confidence-through-creativity-2/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210325T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210325T160000
DTSTAMP:20260518T184950
CREATED:20210222T113101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210316T100423Z
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SUMMARY:Digital Participatory Theatre: Tech for Sound
DESCRIPTION:This event will enable participatory theatre makers to take a more in-depth look at the nuts and bolts of working with sound online. It will provide an introduction to software including Echoes and Shure Motive\, illustrated through three case studies of how they have been used in participatory music projects delivered by Yorkshire Sound Women Network.  \nTrainer: Heidi Johnson (YSWN) and Caro C (Freelance Facilitator) \nHeidi has 17 years’ experience working in the music education and arts sectors\, with a particular interest in promoting musical inclusion through digital technologies.  \nCaro C is a passionate artist\, engineer and facilitator in sound (music and words). Her fourth album “Electric Mountain” out in June 2021. Dedicated to sound and music for over 20 years now\, Caro enjoys helping others to unlock the power of music and the magic of sound. Caro also produces music and sound design for film\, theatre and dance. This “one-woman electronic avalanche” (BBC Introducing) only started making music in 1997 thanks to being laid up with back trouble. Caro worked with Collective Encounters in 2019 with Aidan Jolly/Threepenny Festival when all spent a day hosting a group of Colombian and Chilean environmental activists. \nYorkshire Sound Women Network (YSWN) was founded in 2015 by women working in the sound technology industry who wanted to use their skills and influence to address gender and racial inequality.  \nCost: £20 \nDiscounted and free tickets are available to participatory theatre makers who are currently on low or no wage. Please email admin@collective-encounters.org.uk to arrange.
URL:https://collective-encounters.org.uk/event/digital-participatory-theatre-tech-for-sound/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210318T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210318T160000
DTSTAMP:20260518T184950
CREATED:20210222T112629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210222T112629Z
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SUMMARY:Digital Participatory Theatre: Tech for Remote Performance & Streaming
DESCRIPTION:This event will enable participatory theatre makers to take a more in-depth look at the nuts and bolts of remote performance and streaming work online. It will introduce example workflows\, with a particular emphasis on experimentation and discovery\, and provide a round up of the benefits and challenges of different software & hardware including but not limited to OBS\, Qlab\, Virtual Webcams\, Isadora. \nTrainer: Dr. Jason Crouch \nJason has worked across multiple sectors as a multi-disciplined artist\, technologist\, producer\, consultant and researcher. He is a Research Associate for Future Everything where he works on projects such as their research into worldwide arts and technology festivals\, and their ongoing European work integrating arts practice with technology development and impacts. His research interests include social and cultural impacts of technology\, surveillance capitalism\, why ‘digital’ is such a problematic category\, and the investigation of human connection in a networked world. \nCost: £20 \nDiscounted and free tickets are available to participatory theatre makers who are currently on low or no wage. Please email admin@collective-encounters.org.uk to arrange.
URL:https://collective-encounters.org.uk/event/digital-participatory-theatre-tech-for-remote-performance-streaming/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201201T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201206T130000
DTSTAMP:20260518T184950
CREATED:20201006T142007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201207T113516Z
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SUMMARY:Confidence Through Creativity
DESCRIPTION:Confidence through Creativity is an accredited\, arts based training programme for women over 19 who have not been in work\, education or training for at least 6 months. \nWhat will I do? \nUsing a variety of fun\, creative and arts-based approaches including simple drama\, film and radio\, participants will have the opportunity to explore themes of female confidence\, empowerment and resilience\, and will produce creative work including a monologue\, a short film and devised drama. \nWhat experience or equipment do I need? \nNo experience is necessary. Participants will be introduced step-by-step to the digital skills needed to take part e.g. using Zoom. \nBefore the course begins\, each participant’s current digital skills and access to IT will be assessed to identify their support needs. Tablets can be provided to enable participation\, and participants will be able to keep the tablet on completion. \nWhen is it? \nSessions take place online twice a week: on Tuesday and Thursday mornings\, 11am – 1pm. A new course starts on Tuesday 1 December 2020 and is open for applications now. \nHow do I take part? \nTo sign up or for more information contact amy[@]collective-encounters.org.uk or call 07811 175 095 \nEnrolment is happening now so get in touch asap to secure your place. \nWhat will I gain? \nParticipants will work towards an accredited Open Awards qualification\, and be supported to progress into further training\, volunteering or work. \nPrevious participants have gone on to join our Radical Makers programme\, take part in Above & Beyond drama sessions\, and volunteer on our Women in Action heritage project. \nFeedback from previous participants: \nThis course has allowed me to approach the struggles that I’ve faced in life and turn them from a negative into a positive; to not let them define me. It’s built my confidence and self-esteem\, and it’s really ignited the fire in my belly to go on and do more with my life. I will be forever grateful for this course. \nPersonally I’ve had lots of struggles doing this\, because I’m a total technophobe\, but I’ve kept going\, I’ve learned so much\, and I know as well where I’ve got to go on to learn more. My go to thing is to think: I can’t do this. But I’ve had a go\, and I’ve so enjoyed it. It’s made me face my fears and do it anyway. \nI feel so lucky and privileged to have spent this time with these amazing women being very vulnerable and honest and getting to discuss and play with our experiences.
URL:https://collective-encounters.org.uk/event/confidence-through-creativity/
CATEGORIES:Training,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201112T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201112T133000
DTSTAMP:20260518T184950
CREATED:20200929T170623Z
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SUMMARY:Digital Participatory Theatre: Devising
DESCRIPTION:Following on from the first series of ‘Open Playground’ events\, we are excited to host four new events providing an online space in which participatory theatre makers and facilitators can connect with their peers and try out new ideas.  \nIn response to practitioners who attended the first ‘Open Playground’ events\, each new playground will focus on a different form of participatory theatre with an emphasis on exploring the possibilities of delivering these forms online (full details below): \nPlayback Theatre (22nd October)  \nLiving Newspaper (29th October)  \nForum Theatre (5th November)  \nDevising (12th November)  \nEach ‘Open Playground’ will be facilitated by a member of the Collective Encounters’ team\, with contributions from a guest practitioner. These sessions will go beyond workshop games to explore how practitioners are delivering the fundamentals of these forms online.  \nThese ‘Open Playground’ events are not training events but facilitated forums in which new and emerging practice can be tested and shared.  \nFor background information on some of the challenges and unexpected benefits of delivering participatory theatre online please read: Delivering Participatory Theatre During Social Distancing: What’s Working? \nThese ‘Open Playground’ events form part of Collective Encounters Centre for Excellence in Participatory Theatre sector support programme during COVID-19. \n12 November: Devising with Abi Horsfield \nDevised Theatre is a method of theatre-making in which the script and/or performance is developed collectively. Often beginning with games\, improvisation tasks and playing with ideas\, themes and other stimuli\, devising is collaborative and experimental. Through the devising process\, collaborators can get to the heart of the stories they wish to tell and experiment with ways of telling them. A great way of everyone’s voice getting heard\, devised theatre can often present multiple and differing perspectives on an issue in a single performance.  \nAbi Horsfield is a community theatre/arts professional with over 25 years’ experience of theatre facilitation\, performance and project management. Her long career has seen her deliver workshops across 300 projects in 27 challenging countries such as Ghana\, Thailand\, Uzbekistan\, the Philippines and Nigeria. As part of her work for Collective Encounters\, during lockdown Abi has been delivering an Open Award in Devising with adults online.
URL:https://collective-encounters.org.uk/event/digital-participatory-theatre-devising/
CATEGORIES:Creative Development Event Calendar,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201105T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201105T133000
DTSTAMP:20260518T184950
CREATED:20200929T170406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201006T174924Z
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SUMMARY:Digital Participatory Theatre: Forum Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Following on from the first series of ‘Open Playground’ events\, we are excited to host four new events providing an online space in which participatory theatre makers and facilitators can connect with their peers and try out new ideas.  \nIn response to practitioners who attended the first ‘Open Playground’ events\, each new playground will focus on a different form of participatory theatre with an emphasis on exploring the possibilities of delivering these forms online (full details below): \nPlayback Theatre (22nd October)  \nLiving Newspaper (29th October)  \nForum Theatre (5th November)  \nDevising (12th November)  \nEach ‘Open Playground’ will be facilitated by a member of the Collective Encounters’ team\, with contributions from a guest practitioner. These sessions will go beyond workshop games to explore how practitioners are delivering the fundamentals of these forms online.  \nThese ‘Open Playground’ events are not training events but facilitated forums in which new and emerging practice can be tested and shared.  \nFor background information on some of the challenges and unexpected benefits of delivering participatory theatre online please read: Delivering Participatory Theatre During Social Distancing: What’s Working? \nThese ‘Open Playground’ events form part of Collective Encounters Centre for Excellence in Participatory Theatre sector support programme during COVID-19. \n5 November: Forum Theatre with Katy Rubin \nForum Theatre is a participatory theatre technique created by Augusto Boal\, under the umbrella of Theatre of the Oppressed. In Forum Theatre actors present an original play ‘chronicling an unresolved problem resulting from systemic oppression’. Facilitated by a ‘Joker’\, a series of interactive interventions follow the Forum performance. The audience directly influence and change what is happening onstage and so are active participants in finding solutions to the problems presented. The aim of Forum Theatre is to empower audiences\, now ‘spec-actors’\, with tools to fight and address the challenges they face.  \nKaty Rubin is founder and former Executive Director for Theatre of the Oppressed New York\, “a nonprofit organization that partners with communities facing discrimination to spark transformative action”. Katy trained with Augusto Boal in Brazil and has facilitated Theatre of the Oppressed projects with activists and artists internationally and across the US over the past decade.  \nYou will be sent a link to the zoom session after registering online.
URL:https://collective-encounters.org.uk/event/digital-forum-theatre/
CATEGORIES:Creative Development Event Calendar,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201029T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201029T133000
DTSTAMP:20260518T184950
CREATED:20200929T170020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200929T170729Z
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SUMMARY:Digital Participatory Theatre: Living Newspaper
DESCRIPTION:Following on from the first series of ‘Open Playground’ events\, we are excited to host four new events providing an online space in which participatory theatre makers and facilitators can connect with their peers and try out new ideas.  \nIn response to practitioners who attended the first ‘Open Playground’ events\, each new playground will focus on a different form of participatory theatre with an emphasis on exploring the possibilities of delivering these forms online (full details below): \nPlayback Theatre (22nd October)  \nLiving Newspaper (29th October)  \nForum Theatre (5th November)  \nDevising (12th November)  \nEach ‘Open Playground’ will be facilitated by a member of the Collective Encounters’ team\, with contributions from a guest practitioner. These sessions will go beyond workshop games to explore how practitioners are delivering the fundamentals of these forms online.  \nThese ‘Open Playground’ events are not training events but facilitated forums in which new and emerging practice can be tested and shared.  \nFor background information on some of the challenges and unexpected benefits of delivering participatory theatre online please read: Delivering Participatory Theatre During Social Distancing: What’s Working? \nThese ‘Open Playground’ events form part of Collective Encounters Centre for Excellence in Participatory Theatre sector support programme during COVID-19. \n29 October: Living Newspaper with Sarah Thornton \nLiving Newspaper is a form of political theatre\, dramatizing current affairs and social and political issues. Historically\, the Living Newspaper form is associated with the Epic Theatre tradition in Europe and the Federal Theatre Project in the United States. The aim of Living Newspapers is to provide audiences with accurate and factual information around current events. Typically\, the form breaks traditional theatrical conventions in favour of direct address and interactive elements to educate audiences and provoke social debate and action.  \nSarah Thornton is founder and Artistic Director of Collective Encounters. Growing out of 20 years of experience as a professional theatre director\, community arts facilitator\, arts manager\, theatre academic and researcher\, she established the company to make exciting\, ethical\, collaborative theatre and to explore its potential to contribute to social change. \n\nYou will be sent a link to the zoom session after registering online.
URL:https://collective-encounters.org.uk/event/digital-participatory-theatre-living-newspaper/
CATEGORIES:Creative Development Event Calendar,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201022T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201022T133000
DTSTAMP:20260518T184950
CREATED:20200929T165553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200929T170124Z
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SUMMARY:Digital Participatory Theatre: Playback Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Following on from the first series of ‘Open Playground’ events\, we are excited to host four new events providing an online space in which participatory theatre makers and facilitators can connect with their peers and try out new ideas.  \nIn response to practitioners who attended the first ‘Open Playground’ events\, each new playground will focus on a different form of participatory theatre with an emphasis on exploring the possibilities of delivering these forms online (full details below): \nPlayback Theatre (22nd October)  \nLiving Newspaper (29th October)  \nForum Theatre (5th November)  \nDevising (12th November)  \nEach ‘Open Playground’ will be facilitated by a member of the Collective Encounters’ team\, with contributions from a guest practitioner. These sessions will go beyond workshop games to explore how practitioners are delivering the fundamentals of these forms online.  \nThese ‘Open Playground’ events are not training events but facilitated forums in which new and emerging practice can be tested and shared.  \nFor background information on some of the challenges and unexpected benefits of delivering participatory theatre online please read: Delivering Participatory Theatre During Social Distancing: What’s Working? \nThese ‘Open Playground’ events form part of Collective Encounters Centre for Excellence in Participatory Theatre sector support programme during COVID-19.  \n22 October: Playback Theatre with Dr Aylwyn Walsh \nPlayback Theatre is an improvisational form of theatre in which audience members tell stories from their own lives and watch them recreated onstage. Founded in 1975 by Jonathon Fox and Jo Sallas\, Playback theatre is facilitated by a ‘conductor’\, who acts as a conduit between the audience and a team of actors and a musician. In some forms\, especially groupwork settings\, the audience themselves become the Playback actors. Playback theatre is now used across the world in educational\, community and therapeutic settings\, to bring individuals together to share\, connect and investigate issues of society\, politics and justice.  \nDr Aylwyn Walsh is an associate professor in Applied Theatre at the School of Performance and Cultural Industries\, University of Leeds. Specialising in performance and social change\, in recent years Dr Walsh has focused on practice in women’s prisons\, mental health contexts and its implications for activism. Over 2019/20 Dr Walsh led international projects with young people in South Africa as part of Changing the Story “to establish a sense of place beyond systemic identification of place with gangs\, drugs and violence”.  \nYou will be sent a link to the zoom session after registering online.
URL:https://collective-encounters.org.uk/event/digital-participatory-theatre-open-playgrounds/
CATEGORIES:Creative Development Event Calendar,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200603T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200603T160000
DTSTAMP:20260518T184950
CREATED:20200522T145032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200522T145924Z
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SUMMARY:Delivering Participatory Theatre During Social Distancing
DESCRIPTION:Throughout June Collective Encounters is hosting a series of free events for participatory theatre makers & facilitators.  \nThe aim of these events is to provide a safe and fun space for makers & facilitators to share & develop their practice in delivering participatory theatre activities at a distance. Attendees can suggest topics & themes to explore. The conversations with makers we have had so far has told us the following would be useful: \n\n– Games and exercises that can be successfully delivered during online workshops\, and test out some that haven’t been used yet. \n– From Zoom to room: preparing to deliver workshops in a COVID -19 secure space. \n– Good safeguarding practices. \n– Making performance online for audiences online.  \nThe first event will take place  on Wednesday 3rd June\, 2.00pm – 4.00pm\, and the remaining events in the series will be on:  \nThursday 11st June\, 2.30pm – 4.30pm  \nThursday 18th June\, 2.30pm – 4.30pm \nThursday 25th June\, 2.30pm – 4.30pm  \nOnce you have secured your space/s a zoom link will be sent to you\, and a link to a shared document with games & exercises that work well online. Please add any games and exercises you have tried to this document.  \nPlease contact Collective Encounters if you require a BSL interpreter to attend these events: admin@collective-encounters.org.uk
URL:https://collective-encounters.org.uk/event/delivering-participatory-theatre-during-social-distancing/
CATEGORIES:Creative Development Event Calendar,Training,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190710T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190711T153000
DTSTAMP:20260518T184950
CREATED:20190305T153620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190702T134555Z
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SUMMARY:Rediscovering the Radical 2019: Theatre for Social Change Summer School
DESCRIPTION:Course Content \nThis Summer School will develop participants’ ability to use theatre to contribute to radical social and political change in the 21st Century. It will be taught through presentations from tutors\, peer-action-learning and practical exercises. \nOver the course of the two days participants will develop their practice in specific Theatre for Social Change techniques including: \n\nVerbatim and Documentary Theatre\nLiving Newspapers\nLegislative and Forum Theatre.\n\nThey will explore: \n\nthe ethical considerations of making Theatre for Social Change\nways and means of achieving social and political impact with the work\n\n\nthe challenges of making radical theatre within the current neo-liberal political climate.\n\nThey will be supported to situate themselves and their work within current practice and on a rich historical trajectory of radical Theatre for Change\, and begin to build a network of peer support. \nWho is it aimed at? \nRediscovering the Radical is aimed at artists working in community contexts\, political artists and creative activists\, theatre makers and social change campaigners looking to develop new practice or to expand and refresh existing practice. \nSchedule \n10th July 2019: 11.30am – 7pm \n11th July 2019: 9.30am – 3.30pm \nBook your place on Eventbrite\nRefreshments and a light lunch will be provided on each day. \nParticipants will need to arrange their own accommodation if required. If you need help with this please contact 0151 345 6266 or admin@collective-encounters.org.uk. \nCourse Leaders \nSarah Thornton is founding Artistic Director of Collective Encounters. She established the company in 2004 to make exciting\, collaborative theatre and explore its potential to contribute to social change. Her work with the company has drawn on her varied background which over the past 20 years has included applied work in diverse community contexts\, devising and directing professional theatre\, university lecturing and practice-as-research. \nMatthew Elliott is a facilitator and director based in Liverpool. After training at the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts\, Matthew has worked collaboratively on a national and international basis with a range of companies including Collective Encounters\, Colectivo Sustento (Chile) and Lagnet (Kenya). Specialising in theatre for social change practice\, he has worked extensively with young people and adults in a range of settings including the criminal justice system and educational institutions. Matthew is a Winston Churchill Fellow and recipient of the Koestler award for work undertaken at HMP Altcourse. He Is currently completing a practice as research PhD; Embodying Critical Engagement: Experiments with politics\, theatre and young people in the UK and Chile. \nFor more information\, or if you have difficulty with the fees please call us on 0151 345 6266 \nParticipants on the Summer School in 2018 said: \n“Your workshops and presentations have allowed me to consider the approach and methods of my practice\, particularly in reference to the information that you discussed on ethics.” Workshop Participant \n“Really inspiring. I look forward to putting some of the learning into action.” Jonathan Humphreys\, Artistic Director\, Attic Theatre Company\, Workshop attendee \n“I consider myself quite experienced in this area but I learnt so much and also feel inspired and re-energised in relation to my own creative practice and my HE teaching” Workshop Participant \nCosts: \n£135 – Individual Freelance Practitioners\n£175 – Representatives from private sector organisations\, Arts Council National Portfolio Organisations\, HE\, FE and Local Authorities
URL:https://collective-encounters.org.uk/event/rediscovering-the-radical-2019-theatre-for-social-change-summer-school/
LOCATION:Toxteth Library\, Windsor Street\, Liverpool\, L8 1XF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Creative Development Event Calendar,Training
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SUMMARY:Creative Ageing: Excellence in participatory activities for older people
DESCRIPTION:This full-day seminar will explore different approaches to designing and delivering first class participatory arts and cultural activities for older people. \nBy the end of the seminar participants will: \n\nUnderstand the essential components of developing and delivering successful creative projects with older people.\nHave been introduced to a range of exemplary creative ageing projects nationally and internationally.\nExplored the challenges of delivering high-quality creative ageing projects.\nHave an increased awareness of the social and personal outcomes creative ageing activities can achieve and how these might be measured.\n\n“Absolutely fantastic day. The trainer was very knowledgable and gave us a number of practical approaches I can implement in my own practice\, all backed up by research and evidence.” \nTarget Audience \nThis course is aimed at artists\, theatre facilitators\, project managers\, activities coordinators and older people service providers. It’s for anyone looking to find new ways of working with older people\, and those with some experience who are looking for practical tips and a refreshed approach. \nApproach \nThis full-day course will use a mix of formal presentations\, practical exercises and facilitated discussion. \nTrainer: Sarah Thornton \nSarah Thornton is founding Artistic Director of Collective Encounters.  She established the company to make exciting\, collaborative theatre and explore its potential to contribute to social change.  Her work with the company has drawn on her varied background which over the past 20 years has included applied work in diverse community contexts\, developing and directing fringe and professional theatre\, university lecturing and practice-as-research. \nPrice (Excluding booking fee) \nIndividual freelance practitioners and students: £80 \nRepresentatives from private sector organisations\, Arts Council National Portfolio Organisations\, HE\, FE and Local Authorities: £105 \nBook via Eventbrite \nFor more information\, or if you have difficulty with the fees please call us on 0151 345 6266
URL:https://collective-encounters.org.uk/event/creative-ageing-excellence-in-participatory-activities-for-older-people/
LOCATION:MPAC\, 1 - 27 Bridport Street\, Liverpool\, L3 5QF
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:Managing Arts Projects with Social Impact
DESCRIPTION:This full day course adopts a nuts and bolts approach to managing arts projects with a societal impact from planning to evaluation. \nBy the end of the seminar\, participants will: \n\nHave an enhanced understanding of liberal and radical change and the ethics involved\nHave an enhanced understanding of the potential social impacts to be derived from a high-quality participatory arts process\nImproved strategies for engaging those who are difficult to reach\nA clear understanding of how to embed a change agenda from the start\nStrategies for connecting into wider social policy objectives\n\n“A really brilliant\, engaging\, inspiring day. So worth travelling up for. It has given me so much to reflect on and look into. Thank you” \nTarget Audience \nThis course is aimed at early to mid-stage artists\, administrators and project managers in the arts\, libraries and museums sector. \nApproach \nThis full-day course will use a mix of formal presentations\, practical exercises and facilitated discussion. \nTrainers \nSarah Thornton is founding Artistic Director of Collective Encounters.  She established the company to make exciting\, collaborative theatre and explore its potential to contribute to social change.  Her work with the company has drawn on her varied background which over the past 20 years has included applied work in diverse community contexts\, developing and directing fringe and professional theatre\, university lecturing and practice-as-research. \nMandy Redvers-Rowe\, Head of Participation \nMandy’s career as a lecturer\, writer and performer both regionally and nationally spans 25 years. For five years she acted as Artistic Director of North West Disability Arts Forum (now DADA) and spent many years as a lecturer in Community Theatre practice as both Liverpool Institute for the Performing Arts and at Liverpool Hope University. Her written work has been produced by the Royal Exchange (Manchester)\, BBC Radio\, Graeae\, Paines Plough and BBC Television. Amanda joined the Collective Encounters’ team in February 2012. \nPrice (Excluding Booking Fee) \nIndividual freelance practitioners and students: £80 \nRepresentatives from private sector organisations\, Arts Council National Portfolio Organisations\, HE\, FE and Local Authorities: £105 \nBook via Eventbrite \nFor more information\, or if you have difficulty with the fees please call us on 0151 345 6266
URL:https://collective-encounters.org.uk/event/managing-arts-projects-with-social-impact/
LOCATION:MPAC\, 1 - 27 Bridport Street\, Liverpool\, L3 5QF
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190117T120000
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SUMMARY:Starting a Performance Art Company Seminar and Surgery
DESCRIPTION:This seminar will outline the practicalities and decisions of starting a performing arts company. \nBy the end of the seminar\, participants will: \n\nLegal structures and their implications\nVision and mission statements\nFunding\nGovernance and management\nBranding and marketing\n\n“It was a brilliant session\, covering lots of ground. Thank you”. \nTarget Audience \nThis seminar is aimed at anyone who is at the early stages of starting their own performing arts company. \nApproach \nThis seminar is informal with plenty of opportunity for questions\, discussion and learning from fellow-participants’ experiences. The seminar will begin with a presentation on the five key areas of learning outlined above. This will be followed by a discussion with other group members\, and an opportunity for a one-to-one surgery with the trainer to discuss your own ideas and challenges in starting your own performing arts company. \nTrainer \nAnnette Burghes is Collective Encounters’ Executive Director. Annette studied Arts Management at London Metropolitan University and Law at the College of Law. Annette has worked in the arts and voluntary sector for twenty years\, and recently co-authored The Social Impact of the Arts in Liverpool on behalf of Liverpool City Council. \nOnce you have booked on the course we will contact you directly to book in your one-to-one surgery time. \nBook via Eventbrite \nFor more information\, or if you have difficulty with the fees please call us on 0151 345 6266
URL:https://collective-encounters.org.uk/event/starting-a-performance-art-company-seminar-and-surgery/
LOCATION:MPAC\, 1 - 27 Bridport Street\, Liverpool\, L3 5QF
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190116T160000
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SUMMARY:Demystifying Evaluation
DESCRIPTION:This half-day seminar will outline the theory and practicalities of measuring the social impact of participatory activities on individuals and communities. \nBy the end of the seminar\, participants will: \n\nUnderstand what to evaluate and why\nUnderstand different terminology used in evaluation\nBe able to apply different approaches to evaluation in different contexts\nUnderstand how to plan an evaluation framework\n\n“It was a brilliant session\, covering lots of ground. Thank you”. \nTarget Audience \nThis course is aimed artists\, arts administrators; arts project managers and voluntary sector managers. It’s for anyone new to evaluation\, or those with some experience of evaluation who are looking for more practical tips and a refreshed approach. \nApproach \nThis half-day course is an informal seminar with plenty of opportunity for questions\, discussion and learning from fellow-participants’ experiences. \nTrainer \nAnnette Burghes is Collective Encounters’ Executive Director. Annette studied Arts Management at London Metropolitan University and Law at the College of Law. Annette has worked in the arts and voluntary sector for twenty years\, and recently co-authored The Social Impact of the Arts in Liverpool on behalf of Liverpool City Council. \nPrice (excluding booking fee) \nIndividual freelance practitioners and students: £50 \nRepresentatives from private sector organisations\, Arts Council National Portfolio Organisations\, HE\, FE and Local Authorities: £75 \nBook via Eventbrite \nFor more information\, or if you have difficulty with the fees please call us on 0151 345 6266
URL:https://collective-encounters.org.uk/event/demystifying-evaluation/
LOCATION:MPAC\, 1 - 27 Bridport Street\, Liverpool\, L3 5QF
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:Delivering Creative Projects with Looked After Children and Young People
DESCRIPTION:This one day course will provide participants with a delivery framework for creative projects with looked after children and young people. \nBy the end of the seminar participants will: \n\nUnderstand why and ways of working with local authorities and looked after children and young people services.\nHave strategies for engaging and recruiting looked after children and young people for creative projects.\nKnow how to involve foster care families in creative projects with looked after children and young people\, and the challenges of this.\nBe able to create a safe and participatory environment for looked after children and young people\nHave planned creative activities for looked after children and young people.\n\nTarget Audience \nThis course is aimed at artists\, educators\, administrators and project managers in the creative\, cultural\, voluntary and education sectors and those working in local authorities. \nApproach \nThis full-day course will use a mix of formal presentations\, practical exercises and facilitated discussion. \nTrainer \nMandy Redvers-Rowe\, Head of Participation \nSince joining the Collective Encounters’ team in 2012\, Mandy has successfully led and managed a large number of creative projects with looked after children and young people working in partnership with local authorities\, the voluntary sector and creative and cultural experts. \nPrice \nIndividual freelance practitioners and students: £80 \nRepresentatives from private sector organisations\, Arts Council National Portfolio Organisations\, HE\, FE and Local Authorities: £105 \nBook via Eventbrite \nFor more information\, or if you have difficulty with the fees please call us on 0151 345 6266
URL:https://collective-encounters.org.uk/event/delivering-creative-projects-with-looked-after-children-and-young-people/
LOCATION:MPAC\, 1 - 27 Bridport Street\, Liverpool\, L3 5QF
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20181017T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20181017T163000
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SUMMARY:Delivering Arts Activities in Homeless Settings
DESCRIPTION:This full-day seminar will explore different approaches to designing and delivering first class participatory arts and cultural activities for homeless people. \nBy the end of the seminar\, participants will: \n\nUnderstand the potential and role of the arts in homeless settings and with homeless participants.\nUnderstand how to build effective group dynamics when working in homeless settings.\nHave strategies for managing relationships with homeless provider partners and promote the use of creativity within their services.\nHave a toolkit of practical exercises and activities that work well with homeless people.\nHave confidence to deal with the unexpected when delivering arts based activities.\n\nTarget Audience \nThis course is aimed at artists\, theatre facilitators\, activities coordinators and voluntary sector service providers. It’s for anyone looking to find new ways of working with vulnerable adults\, and those with some experience who are looking for practical tips and a refreshed approach. \nApproach \nThis full-day course is an informal seminar with plenty of opportunity for questions\, discussion and learning from fellow-participants’ experiences. \nTrainer \nSarah Thornton is founding Artistic Director of Collective Encounters.  She established the company to make exciting\, collaborative theatre and explore its potential to contribute to social change.  Her work with the company has drawn on her varied background which over the past 20 years has included applied work in diverse community contexts\, developing and directing fringe and professional theatre\, university lecturing and practice-as-research. \nPrice (Excluding booking fee) \nIndividual freelance practitioners and students: £80 \nRepresentatives from private sector organisations\, Arts Council National Portfolio Organisations\, HE\, FE and Local Authorities: £105 \nBook via Eventbrite \nFor more information\, or if you have difficulty with the fees please call us on 0151 345 6266
URL:https://collective-encounters.org.uk/event/delivering-arts-activities-in-homeless-settings/
LOCATION:MPAC\, 1 - 27 Bridport Street\, Liverpool\, L3 5QF
CATEGORIES:Training
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