Event type: Workshop

Lion cubs – Little Liverpool spe...

Special activities for little ones who love cars, boats, trains and aeroplanes. Find out more about transport in their Little Liverpool gallery, a fun space specially for children to explore and learn.

Race your boats on their mini Mersey, make your best vehicle noises and then head into our museum to explore Lion, our very special steam locomotive.

Little Liverpool special sessions have a limited number of tickets available so they recommend that you book in advance. Tickets cost £2 per child with a maximum of two accompanying adults and can be booked below.

Lion cubs takes place on Tuesday mornings at 11.15am and on Sunday afternoons at 2.15pm.

Rhythm Connections : An immersive jour...

This event marks the meeting of multiple healing modalities and the collaboration of two practitioners; Embodiment Guide/Yoga Teacher Giordan and Sound Therapist/Artist Grace.

We met through attending each others events and have dreamed up this gathering because we deeply believe in the potent healing of our own and each others practices! Sound and movement are cosmically intertwined so it feels exactly right to be weaving them together in the exciting ways we have planned for this event.

When we feel that our life is out of whack, off beat, out of rhythm, we can use sound and movement to remedy that, it can be our medicine, we can quite literally shake it off and shimmy ourselves back to our centre.

Sound and movement have been used for ritual and celebration across the world for thousands of years and it continue to be so. Whether it be singing in church, dancing at parties, drunk karaoke or twirling, twisting and twerking on the dance floor, we love to move to sound and we are deeply rhythmic beings. Rhythm is one of the first things we experience in the womb and we all connect to the rhythm of our heartbeats – rhythm is vital to life. Connecting to rhythm through movement and sound can help us tap into that vitality, to creativity, to sensuality, to playfulness and to joy, and we hope to revel in all of that vitality in this special evening event under the beautiful Wirral skies.

After training in Hatha & Hot Yoga, Giordan began to explore more somatic practises whilst becoming more & more interested in the link between movement, music and the nervous system. In her first ever Movement is Medicine class, Giordan knew she was going to become a facilitator. Finding a state of absolute bliss on the dance floor, fully connected to her own body, feeling tears of joy falling down her face & an overwhelming sense of pure joy as she moved her body freely; in this collective effervescence her mind was made up. Now, guiding people through this method is something she is unbelievably passionate about which has become a powerful source of joy & connection for her personally. She can’t wait to dance with you!

Movement is Medicine (MiM) is a neuroscience backed method for mind & body that combines rave culture and nervous system regulation techniques to release tension, stress and emotion. You’ll be guided first through a thorough body-based meditation, followed by movement & dance to a specifically curated playlist of your favourite rhythmic genres such as reggae, dancehall, house, garage, drum & bass + more to help you shake away your stress & come out of the head & into the body.

Trained originally as a fine artist and later as a Sound Therapist, Grace has always endeavoured to make work that feels immersive and transportive, and been deeply fascinated by ancient rituals of connection, storytelling and myth-making. Beginning tentatively, with making sound recordings to accompany artworks, Grace realised the intense therapeutic effects that sound can have and started to explore it more. Through this further study in sound healing Grace discovered the power Sound Therapy has to help us experience altered states of consciousness by shifting our brainwave state to lower frequencies that can impact the physical body, helping to promote deep relaxation; induce relaxation, release emotional trauma, manage pain, sleep better and relieve stress and anxiety.

Sound Therapy helps us to create the pathway to a place of mental quiet and understanding, where we are able to see what is in the way of flow in life, and MiM is a powerful tool to help move those flow blockers out of our systems-

through combining the two we are able to UNEARTH and OBSERVE our emotional resistances, and then MOVE them THROUGH and OUT of the body.

This allows us the opportunity to deeply listen to ourselves and receive the true healing that we need on a mind, body and spirit level.

Here’s what to expect from the day:

We will meet in New Brighton and you’ll be led to a special spot overlooking the beach where we will open the gathering. There will be:

Communal Cacao Ceremony

Intention Setting

Guided Meditation

Drum Journey

Movement is Medicine

Journalling

Mugwort Tea sharing

Sound Bath with Gong

Intention release into the fire

Delicious, healthful snacks

We will close on the beach sharing food, swapping stories and releasing our intentions into a fire.

It is our intention to create a safe space for you to come as you are with whatever you want to work through, everyone is welcome and all of You is welcome.

This gathering promises to be a melting pot of wellness practices and we can’t wait to see what magic you will bring – come and gather with us!!

What to know/bring:

🏹 Wear something you feel good to move, dance & frolic in!

🏹 We’ll be lay down for some time so bring a yoga/roll mat, blanket, cushion and anything else you might want to make yourself comfortable (so you can get super cosy for the sound bath)

🏹 Your own instruments (optional – if you have these!)

🏹 Your journal & a pen – we can provide paper and pencils if you don’t have a journal!

🏹 Drinking water

To enhance your experience you may want to:

🏹 Apply a few drops of your chosen aromatherapy oil to your pulse points

🏹 Bring any crystals you have/work with

🏹 Bring a friend/loved one to share the experience with!

LOCATION/PARKING INFO:

When heading to the event use the following what 3 words code to get you to the meeting location:

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‘noble.waddled.bunch’

New Moon Sound Bath for Reconnection &...

Gather in candlelight to celebrate yourself and the Leo New Moon through sound, ritual, mindfulness + intention.

We are innately cyclical beings and observing and celebrating these internal cycles is a wonderful way to honour ourselves just as we are, and to feel into how we can tap into our most aligned selves going forward. Honouring nature’s cycles along with our own, is a powerful way to feel more rooted and grounded in our experience, more grateful, more present and more able to access the awe of the space we inhabit in the beautiful cosmic dance.

The new Moon is the perfect moment in the lunar cycle to rest, reflect, refresh, and look to the future. The moon is often seen as being incredibly connected to our emotional world and so during the new moon when that light is obscured we can lose our ability to see what we need to see. We need to build a relationship with this darkness, to embrace it, in order to move forward.

A new Moon is a gestation period. When we are in the darkness, there is a deep and felt sense of connection, an experience of two being one. It is the time when the physical and emotional body can rest and reset in the womb of one’s spirit. No separation exists during this phase.

Gathering at this moment allows us to work with the potent energy of the new moon to reflect on our recent experiences, release what no longer serves us and set powerful intentions for manifestation in our next phase. As the moon begins a new cycle, it is a perfect time to align your energy with your goals and focus on what you need to do in order to be living your most aligned life.

Coming together in circle allows us to connect with each other, and in turn ourselves, more deeply. The more we hold space for one another, the more we realize that the possibilities are endless; that success begets success; that we’re in this together.

Our August New Moon falls in fiery Leo – this is the time to allow yourself to be the centre of attention, to radiate your uniqueness, to tap into the ways you express yourself and supercharge them! This is a powerful time to tap into creativity- to use your enhanced magnetism to create whatever reality you desire!

In our Sound bath for Reconnection we will focus on your intentions and use the sounds of Himalayan Bowls, Crystal Bowls, Therapeutic Percussion and Voice to aid in removing any emotional blocks so you can access your flow with more ease

Through helping you to drop into a sound induced Altered State of Consciousness the healing sonic vibrations can help you process unresolved resistances, gain clarity and move through pain towards a more whole harmony…

m i n d, b o d y & s o u l

What they have in store:

-Mugwort Tea

-Guided meditation

-Intention setting

-Water cleansing ritual

-Sound Bath for Reconnection with Gong

-Release ritual

-Actioning Accountability

What to know/bring:

🏹 Wear comfortable clothing that makes you feel good!

🏹 We’ll be lay down so bring a yoga/roll mat, blanket, cushion and anything else you might want to make yourself comfortable

🏹 A bottle of water as the experience can make you a little thirsty

And to enhance your experience you may want to:

🏹 Avoid eating a heavy meal in the hour before

🏹 Apply a few drops of your chosen aromatherapy oil to your pulse points

🏹 Bring a journal to note down any thoughts that come to the surface at the end of your experience

🏹Bring a friend/loved one!

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More on Sound Therapy….

Sound Therapy helps us to experience altered states of consciousness by shifting our brainwave state to lower frequencies that can impact the body, helping to promote deep relaxation; induce total relaxation, release emotional trauma, manage pain, sleep better and relieve stress and anxiety.

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Experiencing therapeutic sound allows us to deeply listen to ourselves and receive the true healing that we need on a mind body and spirit level.

John Maguire: Parklife

Take part in one or all four of these creative workshops that will culminate in a micro exhibition at Incredible Edible Knowsley on Saturday 16h September.

Each ‘walk-shop’ will explore the importance of the local environment and promote climate awareness through shared reading (of traditional folk tales), drawing, writing, meditation and discussion. You are invited to join in and identify together how we can help to look after our precious ‘green lungs’ (parks, gardens and fields).

This workshop is for adults, but feel free to bring the family along! Workshops are held in Court Hey Park, Tuesday 25th July, Tuesday 15th August, Tuesday 29th August, Tuesday 12th September. 12 till 4pm.

John Maguire has been commissioned by Heart of Glass as part of Prototype Projects 2023. Part of A Sense of Green.

Unwind at the Walker: Big Art Special

Unwind at the Walker in this special session, where they will enjoy one of the unique things about being in a gallery setting – having a dedicated space to stop and reflect amid the hustle and bustle of the city.

The session will introduce even the youngest visitors to elements of mindfulness through sensory play, movement and stretches inspired by paintings, themed books introducing children to understanding emotions, and crafts exploring the senses.

Please note that this session is aimed at children 0-5 years old, however older children are also welcome to attend with their accompanying adults.

Big Art Special sessions have a limited number of tickets available, so they recommend booking in advance. Tickets cost £2 per child with a maximum of two accompanying adults (adults go free) and can be booked below. They kindly ask that visitors arrive within the first 15 minutes of the session start time.

Sessions take place from 3:15-4:30pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays.

Shipmates – Little Liverpool spe...

Ahoy there budding sailors and scientists, join NML’s Little Liverpool special to find out more about the seas, oceans and our River Mersey.

There are boats, fishing nets and so much more to explore together in our Little Liverpool gallery.

Little Liverpool special sessions have a limited number of tickets available. Tickets are available to book here and cost £2 per child with a maximum of two accompanying adults.

Shipmates takes place on Wednesday and Thursday mornings at 11.15am in June, July and August.

Back to School Print Party

Mon 28 Aug, 10.30am – 12pm and 1.30 – 3pm

Participants will get the opportunity to choose from a variety of screen designs and ink colours to print their own canvas pencil case and kraft notebook then personalise them with fabric markers. Children will be able to pull the screens themselves with a facilitator supervising if they choose to, or parent/guardian can help. There will be ample time during the session for children to print their stationary and get creative, personalising them with fabric markers.

There will be activity packs available for £1.50 extra and the opportunity to leave the workshop to grab drinks and snacks.

Useful Information:

All materials are provided on the day and included in the price of your ticket.
Feel free bring a simple image or drawing with you on the day as a source of inspiration.
Lunch is not provided in the cost of your ticket, however you can visit the Bluecoat Cafe during your session for food and refreshments.

Their studios are environmentally friendly and use greener methods of printmaking where possible.
Attendees must be 4+
Children under 17 must be accompanied by an adult

Introduction to Multi-Colour Lino Cut

Learn the basics of Linocut and how to design, carve, register and print an edition of 2-colour lino prints.

During this one day course you will be guided through the basics of Linocut, an enjoyable process that makes a perfect introduction to printmaking. You will learn how to transfer an image onto your lino, carve your lino blocks and create a small edition of 2-colour prints. You will also gain insight on the materials and tools used, and how you can continue the process as home.

On this course for beginners you will be guided through every step of the process from start to finish, leaving with confidence in linocut printing and having created a finished edition of prints to take home with you.

Useful Information:

All materials are provided on the day and included in the price of your ticket.
Feel free bring a simple image or drawing with you on the day as a source of inspiration to create your design from.
Lunch is not provided in the cost of your ticket, however there will be a lunch break during the course and the Bluecoat Cafe will be open for food and refreshments.
Our studios are environmentally friendly and use greener methods of printmaking where possible.
Attendees must be 18+

Accessibility

The Bluecoat cafe and building floors are fully accessible for wheelchair users and people with limited mobility.
The print studios are not adapted for wheelchair users. If you would like to do a print workshop with us but are unsure about accessibility please contact the Print Studio manager at: print@thebluecoat.org.uk

Face Lab

As part of the Festival of Archaeology, discover the skills and technology behind Liverpool John Moores University’s Face Lab with hands-on activities.

Explore computerised facial reconstruction and meet Leasowe Man, Merseyside’s oldest skeleton. Suitable for all visitors.

Tom Wood – Documenting your Day:...

Tom Wood, originally trained as a painter, often had experimental and creative ways of capturing his subjects, and was often described as an art photographer.

In this series of workshops, they will experiment with and explore alternative ways of documenting observations and memories, inspired by some of the themes that underpin the work of Tom Wood. Participants will get to explore these through discussions, interactive activities, and creating a response in the form of an art piece.

Photographers are experts in observing, and capturing, the world around them, and giving the viewer a glimpse into specific times, places and memories. Inspired by Tom Wood’s ability to document and present his surroundings, participants will be invited to creatively think about doing the same through other forms.

Tom Wood was prolific for capturing his environments, and in particular Liverpool – this body of work is even referred to as a “Portrait of Merseyside”. This session will allow participants to explore how they might visually represent a place they’re connected to in experimental ways, and create their own non-conventional portrait. No photography or art experience is required to join them for this creative and thought provoking session.