Creative Facilitation & Reflective Practice[Session 6 of 6]

This course takes participants through a series of practical, creative exercises with discussion and reflection looking at: what is socially engaged art, the role of a facilitator in a socially engaged context, planning workshops, leading a workshop activity, considerations to ensure sessions are inclusive, reflective practice and evaluation and monitoring.

The workshops offer a sound introduction or refresher on the skills needed to become a socially engaged creative facilitator. It is suitable for creatives and artists who are interested in running workshops or creative groups.

It is part of the co|Create series of socially engaged artists' continued professional development. During these sessions B&NES artists will be joined by artists from Somerset who will be joining us via Somerset Art Works [SAW].

For SAW Members based in Somerset, you may be eligible for free a place, please contact Zoe via info@somersetartworks.org.uk for more information.

You can book for each session individually using the links below:

Buying this ticket will provide you with a place on the following session:

Reflective Practice

Session 6: Reflecting on the course [individual, pair & group work] [25th May 11am-1pm]

- Reflecting as an individual, in pairs & groups

- Next steps [referrals / networking opportunities etc]

Delivered by Philippa Forsey & supported by Stacey Pottinger from Creativity Works

Additional sessions include:

You can book for each session individually

Creative Facilitation

Using creativity and co-creation to facilitate participatory sessions with communities and vulnerable people.

Session 1 [16th May 11.30am-1.30pm] [click on the title to book]

- What is socially engaged art?

- Role of facilitator vs teacher

- The process of co-creation

Delivered by Philippa Forsey & supported by Stacey Pottinger from Creativity Works

Session 2 [17th May 11.30am-1.30pm]

- Self-reflection and pair working 'What helps you to be creative?'

- Planning workshops [what are all the things you need to think about etc]

Delivered by Philippa Forsey & supported by Stacey Pottinger from Creativity Works

Session 3 [18th May 11.30am-1.30pm]

- Considerations to ensure sessions are inclusive

- Leading a workshop activity

Delivered by Philippa Forsey & supported by Stacey Pottinger from Creativity Works

Reflective Practice Sessions

Using reflective practice to support your socially-engaged approach & enable evaluation of sessions.

Session 4: Evaluation [ 19th May 11.30am-1.30pm]

- How to use reflective practice to evaluate with participants

- Using reflective practice to evaluate your own practice

Delivered by Philippa Forsey & supported by Stacey Pottinger from Creativity Works

Session 5: Applying 5 ways to wellbeing [24th May 11am-1pm]

- Understanding 5 ways to Wellbeing

- Applying the 5 ways to workshops & projects

Delivered by Philippa Forsey & supported by Stacey Pottinger from Creativity Works

Photo of Philippa Forsey

Photo of Stacey Pottinger