Cymraeg
Whether you’re a novice genealogist or you’ve struck a brick wall, Jacqueline Thompson will be able to set you on the right path!
Recently she’s helped visitor’s from as far afield as Australia to trace their Pembrokeshire roots.
Sessions last an hour and cost £5 and can be booked by calling the Museum on 01834 860500.
On Wednesday 7th November 2018, we will be hosting a wellbeing day for women to bring together Welsh and Asian heritage via shared female experience and the common theme of tea.
‘Partaking of the Tea’ forms part of the #WOWW project; a 3-year celebration of Welsh women’s heritage funded by Arwain Sir Benfro 2020 and Heritage Lottery Fund. The day aims to dispel the notion of women as the ‘tea makers’ in history and to reach out across the world in the spirit of solidarity and wellbeing.
Summary of the Day:
Arrive and Gather: 09:15
Opening Circle Meditation: 09:30
ZenTea Ceremony: 10.15-12:15 / 12.30
Lunch: 12:15-13:15 (bring your own or local cafes)
Afternoon Sessions and Collaborative Art: 13:15-16:15
Closing Circle: 16:15-16:45
Details:
Opening Circle:
We will meet and introduce ourselves. Sonia Caller might ask each person the same one question to share with group and then be guided into an opening meditation through our Chakras and heart centre to meet your own healing guide on the journey you take through the day.
Zen Tea Ceremony with Chajin Claire Christie Duvenage:
‘Connect to the elements in nature through the magical gift of TEA and allow your senses to awaken, in the presence of deep connection to mother earth her spirit flows into our hearts as we sit in ceremony and honour all living beings’.
The ceremony will be held in meditative silence with rounds of enjoying, sitting and being with the tea, your thoughts and each other. It is not necessary to like tea to participate and it is also fine not to drink all the tea in the bowl if you wish; being present with the healing quality of the tea and ceremony is the most important intention.
Nonetheless, every tea has its own unique healing gift; some teas have been harvested by hand 20 years or more ago and in very special ways prepared and stored and have waited patiently for the moment you are present to experience their unique colour, taste, aroma and energy. This ceremony will hold the energy of deep peace to sit with whatever arises on this day.
Afternoon Sessions (in 20-minute rotations):
‘Tales in a Teacup’ with storyteller Sonia Caller:
‘I shall be offering bespoke one-to-one sessions for each participant to receive the gift of a story, poetry or perhaps a session with sound and movement tuning into the heart of whatever wishes to unfold for each person in our circle’.
Akashic Reading with Fusae Takahashi:
‘I will be offering a one-to-one taster session to all in the wellbeing circle during the day’.
Fusae holds space to intergrate energies of your being through the reading of your Akashic Record and thereby shining a light of understanding on the human journey you are walking at this time. All sessions held in privacy and confidentiality.
Suggestions/Examples of Questions for reflection you may wish to ask include:
How have my past lives influenced this one?
Sharing what you may wish to gain motivation for in your life at the present time and discover where blocks may be holding you back.
What direction to take to help heal physical or emotional health?
What direction should I take to develop further spiritually?
What would assist me nurturing a loving relationship (current/future ~ romantic/familial)
Why am I my own worst enemy?
Collaborative Mosaic with Emma Baines, Narberth Museum:
When not in a Story or Akashic Reading Session during the afternoon participants will gather together to create a small piece of artwork to remain at the museum. Inspired by our ansestors and the tradition of coming together over tea, we will use pieces of broken china to create a mosaic.
Please bring your own finds or collection of broken pottery or perhaps a teacup or small plate you would be happy to smash to use to create our wellbeing day collaborative artwork.
***Tickets are £15/£20. Spaces are very limited and so booking is essential on 01834 860 500 or [email protected]***
Chajin Claire Christie Duvenage: Claire has studied with Zen Tea Ceremony Masters overseas and has been offering Mindful Zen Tea Ceremonies in Pembrokeshire for the past few years.
‘Everyone who enters the traditional tea ceremony would bow their heads as they entered the dwelling showing humbleness on entering the space, generally where possible all joining the tea ceremony sit on the floor on cushions (chairs also available) this brings everyone into the same level of being whatever your culture, job, age etc – all present are equal.’
Sonia Hinda-Lea Caller : Sonia has shared stories and run workshops in many places including gathering spaces for reconciliation and peace with people of all ages. She founded Caravan of Storytellers to bring, storytellers, poets, musicians and artists together as the heart of community gatherings, she particularly loves to work in nature and the joy of honouring and creative play with the natural elements. Her intention, visioning and birthing of wellbeing days is to bring offerings of a variety of modalities and nurturing collaborations.
‘Words and Sounds hold great power they can be a balm and healer for our deepest wounds and carry great wisdom and bring courage in times of need. Folktales and Myths from many cultures hold keys and ancient truths that shine light bearing torches as we walk our mystical journey as humans being. Sometimes the stories that touch us most deeply and bring the greatest gifts are our own stories and poetry that are like seeds waiting deep in the earth to bloom and grow and be tasted upon the tip of ones tongue, nourishing body, soul spirit and heartcentre’.
Fusae Takahashi: Fusae is a certified Akashic practioner/energy reader and has worked as an aromatherapist and Reflexologist for the past 20 years. She works with clients worldwide to aid in their search for themselves.
‘Nature seeks to balance itself and through the Akashic Record we return to the basic human core need for equilibrium and guidance to a place of inner peace’.
On the morning of Tuesday 14th August, why not join us and be part of Wales’ largest community drawing project, Drawn Together/Creu Ar Y Cyd.
Drawn Together encourages everyone to pick up a sketch book and pencil and make your mark on the artistic map of Wales. There will be opportunity to sketch artefacts in the museum as well as the local area, and artist Lee Phillips will be at the museum between 10am and 1pm.
More information on the project can be found at the Drawn Together Wales website.
Drop in whatever your age or ability and get involved in this fabulous national celebration of creativity!
On Wednesday 8th August, award-winning designer, illustrator and printmaker, Deborah Withey will be running a day workshop on the traditional Japanese art of Gyotaku: Japanese Fish Printing.
The workshop will be a celebration of traditionally-female crafts from across the world, with particular emphasis on the Pembrokeshire Fish Wives who helped shape our heritage and culture. This is one in a series of workshops from the Women of West Wales (WOWW) project; bringing together women’s heritage, experience and creativity. This is partly subsidised by Arwain Sir Benfro’s LEADER award, but there is a small charge of £20/£15 per person.
Participants have the opportunity to learn the traditional printing method of Gyotaku, (“gyo” meaning fish and “taku” meaning rubbing), which Japanese fishermen used to record their catch in the 1800s. During the workshop you will have the opportunity to create a variety of prints on both dry and wet paper and fabric. Each one with be a “mono print” original, and unique to the fish and to you!
What’s included in the price?
Flat fish (like plaice and sole!) ink, paper and some fabric are included in the fee, but please feel free to bring plain white cotton or poly-cotton pillow cases or pieces of sheeting to print on. Charity shop material can be the best, if you buy new, wash it first. We will print in the traditional Japanese method of “recording the catch” and will be using freshly-caught fish. If you are Vegan, Deborah points out that “the fish we employ were not caught specifically for the workshop, and by printing it we are honouring its unique character and beauty’.
The workshop will run from 10.30-12.30 & 1.30-3.30 , it is suitable for ages 12+ and booking is essential. Call 01834 860 500, email [email protected] or book below:
On Wednesday 7th March (10.00-1.00) & Saturday 10th March (10.00-1.00), artists Sian Lester and Carolyn Young will be hosting stitching sessions as part of the nationwide ‘Stitch a Tree Project.’
The aim of the project is to show solidarity with refugees by coming together in a safe and supportive environment. Everyone who drops in will be invited to stitch their own tree using the materials provided,with the process of sewing becoming a ‘powerful tool which acts as a common language across generations, cultures and diverse groups.’
The metaphor of trees and forests ‘provides a way for us to think about safety and shelter’ and each individual piece will be arranged in a large embrodery called ‘Forest’ by artist Alice Kettle. This will be displayed at the Whitworth gallery in Manchester in September 2018 and ‘by coming together to make a large artwork, we are able to actively show our support with those seeking safety and shelter around the world.’
People of all ages and levels of stitching ability are welcome, all materials provided and refreshments will be available from the museum cafe.
On Wednesday May 2nd at 10.30 there will be a cyanotypes (‘sun-printing’) workshop with Linda Norris using keepsakes or small objects from the museum collection.
This event forms part of our series of craft workshops celebrating women’s history. The morning session therefore, is completely free of charge and participants will create ‘patches’ for our community quilt while rediscovering a traditional photographic technique.
For those who wish to create designs on fabric to take away, there is the option of staying until 4pm at a cost of £12 per person.
In both instances, booking is essential as spaces are limited. Please get in touch ([email protected] or 01834 860 500) for further information or if you would like to bring along personal keepsakes to include in your design.
From Wednesday 28th February, 7-9 pm, we will be a hosting a bi-weekly writing group with Christine Sanders, for poets who wish to discuss their work with like-minded people.
The workshops will be relaxed and friendly, yet everyone will be invited to share ideas, critique each other’s work and provide honest feedback. The idea is to challenge and support one another through the editing process by experiencing a variety of perspectives to improve our writing.
You will need to bring a notebook, pen and several copies of the poem you are working on (enough for the other writers to annotate with thoughts and feedback). A small donation of £1 per person is also requested to cover costs.
If you are interested, please get in touch on 01834 860 500 or by emailing [email protected]
Throughout May, we will be hosting a series of craft workshops to create patches for our community quilt. These events for the over 50s, will form part of our forthcoming celebration of Women’s History and are supported by Age Cymru’s Gwanwyn Festival.
Inspired by the eclectic nature of patchwork and traditional Welsh quilts, each diverse workshop will reflect the rich patchwork of experiences our community has to offer. Unless otherwise stated, they will take place on Wednesday mornings (10am-1pm) and are FREE. Spaces are limited however, and booking is essential by calling 01834 860 500 or emailing [email protected]
Week one: Cyanotypes (‘sun-printing’) workshop with Linda Norris using keepsakes or small objects from the museum collection. (Please note, this will begin at 10.30 a.m. and there is the option of continuing the workshop until 4pm at a cost of £12 per person for those who wish to create cyanotype prints on fabric to take away.)
Week two: Fabric painting/printing workshop reflecting ‘Memories of my Grandmother’ through colour, shape and line.
Week three: Creative Stitching with Carolyn Young, drawing inspiration from Welsh samplers with a modern twist.
Week four: Natural Dyeing with artist Sian Lester using local plants and traditional techniques.
Week five: The Big Stitch! A social opportunity to help stitch the quilt together under the guidance of local experts.
Come along to all, some or one of the workshops; make friends and leave a legacy while learning new skills.
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