Ignite your ideas through focussed activity that looks at building your toolkit, connecting you to your communities and taking your ideas to the next level.
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Creating space to feel inspired // 10:10am - 10:45am
The day begins with a gentle, grounding session designed to connect you to the day. Through a blend of activities, the goal will be to release tension, reset focus, and invite fresh inspiration for the rest of the day.
A slightly physical, low-focus, light-weight and meditative start.
Facilitated by Sara Sirati
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Ideas lab // 11am - 12:30pm
Splitting into three groups; Ideas-Labs are an intentionally informal and collaborative way to explore a new creative idea.
Working with other creatives, led by an experienced facilitator, you’ll share and unpack your ideas whilst gathering feedback, encouragement, and connections that could help you move forward.
A fun, medium paced, collaborative session with optional focus.
Facilitated by Kay R. Dennis (they/them), Justin Cliffe, Cata Lindegaard.
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In conversation with // 1:30pm - 2:50pm
Independent Spaces & Cultures
What happens when we DIO (do it ourselves). Sarah and Julia share what it takes to create communities, practice cohesion, and follow your intuition.
With Julia & Sarah of The Sustainable Studio
Second conversation with Allie John from Yello Brick, more details to come
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Putting a plan into action // 2:50pm - 3:50pm
All good work starts with an impulse and from small ideas big concepts can grow… but how? This session is about making a plan, from blueprinting, identifying need, building a team, writing an application, and the other steps involved. This workshop will look at the grassroots, practical steps to take your idea from spark to reality.
A med-paced, sitting and listening session with optional focus through Q&A.
With Justin Cliffe of TEAM Collective Cymru
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Escape to the future // 3:50pm - 4:30pm
A reflective whole-group session to share insights and reflections from the day. A moment to reflect, engage and escape to the future by setting some intentions for you and your work.
Facilitated by Justin Cliffe and Sara Sirati
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Closing the day // 4:30pm - 5:00pm
What’s The WiFi Password? Performance from The City Socials residency Artist, Rachel Greer.