Exploring Held Spaces

An invitation to explore held spaces through art and poetry. A morning of reflection, creativity and conversation with the opportunity to consider 'held spaces'. With inspiration from art and poetry, you will have time to explore and give creative expression to your thoughts and experiences. Please bring a notebook and a sense of curiosity and adventure. Date: Saturday 14 November Time: 9.15am (for 9.30am start) - 1.30pm (Lunch provided - please indicate any dietary requirements when completing your registration.) Facilitators: Liz Johnson and Janine Johnston More about Liz: Liz is a visual artist who lives and works on Wurundjeri country and draws inspiration from the natural world and poetry. She is enrolled in the Spiritual Companioning program at WellSpring and is developing a contemplative approach to her artmaking. For over two decades she has been making and exhibiting her artwork in solo and group shows and her work is held in private collections. She loves working with others in creative settings. More about Janine: Janine lives, works and enjoys poetry in the WellSpring neighbourhood. She has been a tutor and volunteer with a life writing program for many years. Encouraging peole to share their stories is something that is close to her heart. Her poetry has appeared in anthologies published by Poetica Christi Press and Hawthorn Community House.