Page 34 - Continuing Studies Calendar 2014-2015

The Arts
Events & Special Trips
Hands-On Ethnobotany
GLNA3878
Dive into the rich relationships between people and plants, focusing on traditional plant knowledge of Indigenous and contemporary Peoples. In all human societies, plants have been an important source of food, materials, spirituality and medicines. Indigenous Peoples are particularly recognized for their close relationships with their environments. Learn how a growing recognition that
this knowledge is important in helping to document biodiversity and cultural diversity helps us all to better understand and manage our environment and its plant resources sustainably.
Facilitator: Fiona Hamersley Chambers. See bio on page 48.
Length: 1 evening, 1 day
Dates: Thu, Mar 26 & Sat, Mar 28, 2015 Times: Thu 6:30pm-9:30pm;
Sat 9am-3pm
Cost: $135 + applicable taxes
Best to Register by: Thu, Mar 12, 2015
Introduction to Cob Building
GLNA3884
Cob is a building material consisting of clay, sand, water and earth that has been
used for construction since medieval times. It creates ideal structures as cob is reproof, resistant to seismic activity, and inexpensive.
It has seen a revival in recent years by the natural building
and sustainability movement. Materials are local, long-lasting, non-toxic and low impact.
It’s easy for anyone to learn
cob building and it promotes community by building together. This workshop is a hands-on introduction.
Facilitator: Beth Cruise. See bio on page 49.
Length: 1 day
Date: Sat, May 23, 2015
Time: 9am-5pm
Cost: $75 + applicable taxes
Best to Register by: Sat, May 9, 2015
Wild Edible Foods of Southern Vancouver Island
GLNA3886
Discover the wild edible foods that are available in both urban and rural areas around Victoria with emphasis on foods that are in season. Learn foraging safety and how to identify plants, how to harvest sustainably and the seasonal availability of foods. Harvest and prepare select
wild edibles as well as enjoy slide show presentations and lectures that will supplement your hands-on experiences.
Facilitator: Abe Lloyd. See bio on page 55.
Length: 2 days
Date: Sat & Sun, Apr 25 & 26, 2015 Time: 11am-4pm
Cost: $105 + applicable taxes
Best to Register by: Sat, Apr 11, 2015
In Greek mythology, the goddess Mnemosyne (Memory) gave birth to the nine Muses who then grew up to become the inspiration for, and keepers of, The Arts. These mythological offspring continue to archetypally invite our deepest creative expression, and through our relationship with them, we sing, dance, paint, sketch, write, recite, act, make
and create.
The Arts are essential for human maturation and meaning-making and help
us to remember our “true natures”. It has been this way since the beginning
of our history. It is only recently that many have let go of poetic pursuits in favour of a world that is more linear and mechanistic, with perilous results.
Let this be the inspiration to make space in your life to live into your true inheritance as a uniquely, creative human being regardless of what you may think of as “art”.
Art as Spiritual Practice at Hawthorn TATE3925
Art making is uniquely human. Why do we do it? We’ll explore one possible motivation: that art making moves us closer to the divine. Through a mix of hands-on art making activities and lectures that include excerpts from writers, scientists and artists you’ll experience the creative process in a sacred new way. No previous experience in art making is required.
Facilitator: Joanne Thomson. See bio on page 58.
Length: 1 evening, 3 days
Date: Thu, Apr 2-Sun, Apr 5, 2015 Time: Thu, 7pm-Sun, 2pm
Cost: $675 + applicable taxes (price includes: accommodation, meals starting Friday breakfast-Sunday lunch, and tuition)
Best to Register by: Thu, Mar 19, 2015
Miksang Open House:
Exploring the Principles of Miksang Photography
TATE3924
Michael Wood and Julie DuBose, the two principle instructors
of Miksang Photography, will talk about fresh seeing and its expression through the medium of photography. Michael Wood is founder of the Miksang Training curriculum and has been teaching perception-based photography for 30 years. Julie DuBose has been teaching
with Michael since 2005 and is the founder of the Miksang Institute for Contemplative
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