Join us for a walking workshop led by artist duo Matterlurgy (Helena Hunter and Mark Peter Wright) in collaboration with Emeritus Prof. Philip Warren, University of Sheffield, taking place along a stretch of the River Porter in Sheffield.

This hands on workshop takes the simple question: what is in the water? as a starting point for beginning to think and feel with the river, reflecting on its health and exploring how rivers form (and inform) communities of humans and non-humans.

Participants will be invited to use both river sampling techniques from the field of biology, and art- based listening and creative writing exercises, in order immerse and attune their senses with the river. Around this, discussions around local and global ecologies will be shared.

The workshop forms part of Sensitives Stream, an online project by Matterlurgy (Helena Hunter and Mark Peter Wright) that shares research and practice from their residency with Arts Catalyst as part of Test Sites. Follow the links to find out more!

Full details including meeting point will be sent to all confirmed attendees prior to the event.

This event is aimed at ages 18+

ACCESS: The whole workshop takes place outdoors. It will unfold over three hours in a series of locations with short breaks taking place throughout the event. Unfortunately the site is not accessible for wheelchair users.

EXTRAS: Participants are asked to bring a fully charged mobile phone if you have one and wear flat footwear. We advise wearing suitable warm, waterproof clothing in case of rain or standing in a stream.

Please also bring hand sanitiser and a mask. This request is made to ensure everyone attending feels safe and in case of visits to cafes on the route. Remember to bring wellies if you'd like to get watery!

Please note: If you have any symptoms of COVID-19, such as runny nose, sore throat, new continuous cough, loss of taste or smell or high temperature, or have been in close contact with someone testing positive for COVID, please do not attend. We want to keep everyone as safe as possible. Thank you for your understanding.

This event is free but booking is essential.

Sensitives Stream will culminate on 14 August in an event developed in collaboration with Whitechapel Gallery on a stretch of the river Thames.