Courses at Trigonos 2012    

 

Trigonos has a great variety of courses and events throughout the year. Here is a selection for 2012 which are open to all. Those with our logo are run by Trigonos or in conjunction with a partner. For further information please contact the course leader directly using the link provided.   Find out more Trigonos website In This Issue Featured courses Other courses Subscribe New Dates Available
10 - 15 June   contact us for details    
Grief and its Challenges:                                    25 - 27 April 2012

This workshop is being held in conjunction with Trigonos and is designed for members of the helping professions, volunteers and people supporting those who are grieving, as well as individuals wanting to understand their own grieving process.
The workshop will be led by the experienced practitioner and  leading author Dr Neil Thompsonand Denise Bevan, an experienced and highly respected family therapist and educator.
The focus will be on making sense of grief and the challenges it presents. As well as exploring different approaches to understanding grief, the workshop will explore practical strategies for coping with our own loss experiences and supporting others in dealing with theirs.
Workshop cost: £145. Accommodation cost: from £135 - £180
To register, contact Dr Neil Thompson: Tel:             01978 781173      
email:  info@aveneumediasolutions.com            www.avenuemediasolutions.com

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Centre for Mindfulness Research and Practice, Bangor University                    Living Life with Ease and Connection                       5 - 7 May 2012

An introductory course in mindfulness developed for people who are new or relatively new to mindfulness practice. During the course we will engaging with mindfulness practices such as sitting meditation, mindful movement and the body scan and will be heading out into the beautiful landscape of Snowdonia  for mindful walks and practices within nature.
The course will be led by Sarah Silverton and Sholto Radford
For details email: mindfulness@bangor.ac.uk       www.bangor.ac.uk/mindfulness
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Weaving Colours with Eta Ingham Lawrie 31 May - 3 June 2012

We have a few places left on this popular Trigonos course.  
Create a beautiful wall hanging using Eta's stunning styles and techniques. Colourful fleeces and other materials will be available for use in your freeform weaving. The course is suitable for experienced  
                             and non experienced weavers.    email:info@trigonos.org          
                             Also 25 - 28 October 2012                                                                                                                                                   
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Essence Yoga Retreat                                     1 - 3 June 2012

 Hatha Yoga/Ashtanga Yoga & Healthy  Living  Advice weekend in the mountains of  Snowdonia. Trigonos is a perfect place for the  practice of yoga, meditation and pranayama.  Meals are cooked using Trigonos' own grown herbs and vegtables, delicious!
Contact: Sarah Swindlehurst  tel:             07922 144 384      
                                     email: sarah@essenceyoga.co.uk          www.essenceyoga.co.uk
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Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain:        11 - 16 August 2012

Have you always wished you could draw? Are you someone who thinks they could never learn to draw - well think again - if you can sign your name you can learn to draw! This 5-day intensive course was developed by Dr Betty Edwards author of Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain.
In a small group, you will learn the five basic skills of realistic drawing. This residential course is suitable for people with no drawing experience as well as those who would like to improve their drawing  skills or who teach drawing.  Contact: Anna Black               Telephone:             07956 910 427      
                               email: anna@learn-to-draw-right.com         www.learn-to-draw-right.com
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Murphy Writing Seminars: Myth, Mountain & Imagination      18 - 24 August 2012

Join us for an unforgettable writing retreat. Make progress on your book or poetry while immersed in the breathtaking landscape which inspired the legend of King Arthur. Take advantage of daily writing time, workshops, meals based on home grown and organic produce and relaxing by the lake. Trigonos is the ideal setting to advance your writing craft. All genres and levels. Discount for registering early. 
Contact: Peter Murphy Tel:             1 609 823 5076      
email: info@murphywriting.com                                                          www.writeinwales.com
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                   Felting For Fun                                                                               1 - 4 October 2012
An opportunity for people who enjoy the craft of feltmaking to come together and share their skills and inspire each other in the wonderful setting and comfort of Trigonos. This
is not a felt making course, there is no official tutor so some experience of feltmaking 
will be necessary. It will also be a chance to go for walks, relax, unwind and enjoy the amazing food at Trigonos in between the feltmaking.
Contact: Liz Hampton Yates             01539 536070                                     email: mili2@btinternet.com
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Circle Dance and Meditation Workshop                                     15 - 18 November 2012
This is the sixth consecutive year of this residential workshop combining circle dance, led ny Ana da Costa and meditation led by John Hofton. There will also be singing sessions led by Felicity Jones and short walks in the local area organised by Jackie Earles and led by an experienced guide. The weekend's activities are complemented by the excellent Trigonos hospitality and wonderful home-grown, seasonal food which is served at each meal.
Contact: Ana da Costa             0161 2487728       or             07979 296 057                  email:analubc@aol.com     

Other courses open to the public at Trigonos 2012 include:  

 

5 - 10 April           Vegiventures   Vegetarian walking holiday in Snowdonia   

email: holidays@vegiventures.com                           www.vegiventures.com   

26 - 30 May          Walking Women  Walking holiday for women  queries@walkingwomen.com                                 www.walkingwomen.com   

7 - 14  July            Bicycle Beano    Vegetarian cycling holiday  

contactus@bicycle-beano.com                               www.bicycle-beano.co.uk 

24 - 26 August     Rose Preston Yoga                 roseannyoga@gmail.com   

5 - 12 October     The Awakening Network           jim_hirsch@hotmail.com  

www.awakeningnetwork.net


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by Trigonoson: 21st February 2012