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If you have information about courses relating to Lapidus work and interests please email to info@lapidus.org.uk

Links to websites for ongoing professional development courses can also be found on the Resources/Useful Websites page

listings are of courses in writing and reading with a focus on wellbeing. These are not Lapidus-organised courses


SPRING RENEWAL: a course in self-discovery methods with a seasonal theme

Two alternative series of 6 workshops in London SE1, with Alison Clayburn, experienced facilitator of Writing for Self Discovery workshops and courses

This course offers offers an introduction to, and/or development of, the practice of writing for personal development, in a supportive environment

THURSDAY EVENING COURSE
At the Psychosynthesis and Education Trust London Bridge SE1
fortnightly on Thursdays 6.30-9pm:
19 January, 2 February, 16 February, 1st March, 15 March, 29 March 2012
Fee £120 - payment by instalment can be arranged - booking deadline January 10th 2012 For more information about this course go to the Psychosynthesis and Education Trust website: http://www.psychosynthesis.edu and click on WORKSHOPS
and/or email Alison: alisonboydclayburn[at]hotmail.co.uk

SUNDAY AFTERNOON COURSE
Woolfson and Tay bookshop/cafe/gallery, Bermondsey Square SE1
weekly on Sundays 4.00pm-6.00pm:
19 Feb, 26 Feb, 4 Mar, 11 Mar, 18 Mar, 25 Mar 2012
Discounted Advance Fee £72, to be paid by 5 Feb 2012
Instalments £90: £45 when booking, £45 on 18 Mar 2012
For more information and to book go to the Woolfson and Tay website: http://www.woolfsonandtay.com/writing-for-self-discovery
and/or contact Alison: alisonboydclayburn[at]hotmail.co.uk

ALSO:

The QUALITIES OF COLOUR

Saturdays 1.45pm-6.00pm
in Rotherhithe SE16
Facilitator: Alison Clayburn

21 January 2012 - Warm colours
25 February 2012 - Cool colours
24 March 2012 - Bright colours
Workshops can be booked individually or as a group. The cost is £60 for all, £50 for two, £30 for one. The booking deadline is 3 days ahead of each workshop To book (and for venue information) contact Alison on alisonboydclayburn[at]hotmail.co.uk

We will look at the specific qualities of different colours, how they appear in the world around us and the memories and associations they trigger. We will also look at how colour can enhance our writing!
Techniques will include drawing, visualisation, reflective writing, story and poetry. Ideas will be shared in confidence and draft work feedbacked


MSc in Creative Writing for Therapeutic Purposes in Bristol

offered by Metanoia Institute, counselling and psychotherapy training institute. Validated by Middlesex University
Dates: next intake Autumn 2012, one day a week for 24 weeks per academic year + 3 Saturdays in each of first 2 years
Location: SOUTH WEST Bristol, UK
Duration: two years taught, third year research project
Course fees for 2011/12 were £2995 per annum. Fees for subsequent years will normally increase approximately in line with inflation
For full details see MSc in Creative Writing for Therapeutic Purposes (PDF document)
To learn about Metanoia click here
Please contact the Academic Coordinator, Mandy Kersey at Metanoia Institute on 020 8579 2505 or 020 8832 3073 (direct line) or email: mandy.kersey@metanoia.ac.uk for further information and an application form


Orchard Foundation Writing for Wellbeing & Reflective Practice
Residential short courses in peaceful settings
Location: various, UK
For full details see website Orchard Courses


Saturday Writing Workshops with Jane Reece at Bristol Folk House
40A Park Street, Bristol BS1 4JG (0117) 926 2987

All courses run from: 10:00 to 16:00 Costs: Full fee £24.00 / Over 60s £21.75 / Benefit £15.50
see website for full details of costs and times. Please bring pens and paper


Courses with Roselle Angwin

in Devon, Scotland and France
see Fire in the Head website


Writing in Health and Social Care courses at Ty Newydd writers' centre Wales

Location: WALES/CYMRU Ty Newydd Writers' Centre, Wales - discounts for Lapidus members on application

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