Over 55s 'And Breathe' FREE Workshop Series - Part of Sea for Change

Explore your relationship with stress, the ocean and each other and be part of co creating a 2 part installation film using sound, collage and film marking. No experience required!

These sessions are led by artist Megan Roberts, a participatory filmmaker who works with communities to tell stories on their own terms, using film as a tool for dialogue and collective expression. You can come to one, some, or all of the workshops. This series if for over 55’s and absolutely no experience needed, just book your spot to come along to explore your relatonship with ocean, whatever it might mean to you - just bring an open mind and a willingness to get creative!

Things to note before you:

• You are aware of the location of the workshops 'Grow Plymouth', 14 Drake Circus, PL4 8JQ, next to The Box
• We ask you wear clothes that a comfortable and warm
• These workshops are not designed for children and aimed at those over 55
• If you have accessible needs or allergies, please contact Megan in advance to let her know
• If you have any technical issues when booking, please reach out to Megan
• Megans' email: hello@meganaliro.co.uk

Session 1: Over 55s 'And Breathe' Collage Workshop
Saturday 11th October

The first workshop in ...And Breathe, a series of four creative community sessions designed to explore our relationship with stress, the ocean, and each other.

In this session, participants will use collage to reflect on their personal sources of stress and explore memories, feelings, and associations connected to the sea. Through guided prompts and hands-on creativity, you’ll begin to reimagine the ocean as a calming, restorative presence.

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Session 2: Over 55s 'And Breathe' 360 Filmmaking Workshop

The second workshop in ...And Breathe takes participants on a journey to the coast for a group visit to Devil’s Point, a wild and inspiring local site. Here, participants will capture video footage and field recordings that will later form part of an immersive 360° film installation.

This hands-on session introduces participants to 360° cameras and the basics of filming while exploring how time spent by the sea can provide relief and connection.

No technical skills are needed - equipment and guidance will be provided.

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Session 3 - Over 55s 'And Breathe' Sound Workshop
Saturday 8th November

The third session in the ...And Breathe series focuses on sound design and foley – the art of creating evocative, atmospheric sounds.

Together, participants will experiment with recorded sounds and found objects to design an “anxious tunnel”soundscape representing stress, and a contrasting “free sea” soundscape evoking calmness and release.

These sounds will later be integrated into the final immersive film experience. This session is playful, collaborative, and entirely beginner-friendly.

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Session 4 - Over 55s 'And Breathe' Editing Workshop
Saturday 22nd November

The fourth and final session in ...And Breathe invites participants to step into the role of curators and storytellers.

Together, the group will explore all the collages, recordings, and footage created throughout the project and make collective decisions about how to shape the final 360° immersive film experience.

This session is open to both returning participants and newcomers. No technical skills are needed - the focus is on conversation, storytelling, and selecting the sounds, images, and ideas that best capture the journey from stress and overwhelm to calm and release.

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About Megan Roberts

Megan is a participatory filmmaker who works with communities to tell stories on their own terms, using film as a tool for dialogue and collective expression. Her past work has explored themes of civic joy, displacement and belonging, and environmental advocacy, with pieces exhibited in a gallery setting and several community spaces. She specialises in co-creating work that centres local voices and lived experiences, creating space for reflection and shared understanding. Megan is passionate about using collaborative filmmaking to support wellbeing and help people reimagine their relationship with community and place.

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...And Breathe is commissioned and produced by Plymouth Culture for Sea for Yourself, with funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund Horizons programme and Arts Council England Place Partnership.