24 Sept 2023

The workshop is open to autistic/ADHD women and non-binary creatives who would like to explore the nature of their creativity, what helps and what blocks. Please note, the facilitator is Neurodivergent themselves.

Description

In this workshop we will be creating from the story of the Handless Maiden. Thinking about how our hands help us create, what can make us feel cut off from our creativity and how we can metaphorically ‘grow back our hands’ in order to reclaim our creative life-force and unique voice.

Structure

Maddie will read the Handless Maiden story. The focus will be on the underlying themes of the story, there will be space for reflection and participants will have the opportunity to respond creatively in the medium of their choice.

Biography of Facilitator

​​Maddie Millett is an autistic and ADHD ceramic artist who is inspired by ancient pottery, its symbols and patterns and their possible meanings. She is also interested in fairy tales and myths, which often focus on rites of passage and journeys through darkness and how these can relate to our own creative path.

For this workshop you will need:

• Pens, pencils, collage, paint, 3D, clay or any other materials you have to hand or like to use.
• Air-drying clay: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B001GAP4YA/ref=twister_B0C184B69G?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Please Note:

This Workshop is part of Magical Women’s ‘Festival of Magical Workshops’

You can participate in all workshops for £25 (excl. Eventbrite Fees) – purchase here.

Or purchase a ticket for individual workshops for £7.50 (excl. Eventbrite Fees)