‘The only place you can find yourself is in the Now’ Eckhart Tolle

Community of Fools Project is an opportunity to work at depth over several months with the archetype of the fool. Working creatively on several levels, fool workshops allow a person to gradually become more authentic, spontaneous, joyful and balanced. Using a combination of meditation, relaxation, and play, clowning, movement, voice, physical theatre, creative writing and stillness, a fluid movement takes place between inner and outer exploration. Typically people slow down and relax,  become more fully conscious of each moment and then relationships to the physical body, the surroundings, other people and reality itself are transformed.
 
The group will run from July 25th 2009 meeting together for a total of 11 days (3 workshops). It is possible to take part in teh whole project or to start with teh Summer Course and then join the later workshops if you choose or in some circumstances, especially if you have worked with Angela before, you may join just come to the Edinburgh workshops.

Smaller meetings to practise meditation, inquiry or clowning and to create create ‘foolish happenings’ will be by negotiation, taking into account each person’s circumstances. There will also be some phone and /or web based support.
 
The level of involvement between workshops will vary from person to person as will the initial impetus to take part. For some this is purely a personal inner journey while others may be more interested in applying the Fool in a particular areas such as community building, presentation, performance or in family life. Or several of these.

The overall aim is to see how YOU can integrate the fool and make a  positive difference to how you are in the world where you live.

"The workshops were a revelation - putting me in touch with the child within, encouraging me to see with curiosity, positivity and compassion whilst my sides ached with laughter. I haven't laughed so heartily and fully for such a long time. Not only that  - it gave me a deep sense of relaxation and peace within myself. It was an insight into what we are capable of and how much joy we can give to ourselves and others" Dave


"I love the fool workshops - I find them really creative and calm and kind. They're varied and one of the few workshops where there always seems to be enough time! A very safe space but with challenges too - ideal combination. And fun, of course! Fantastic!" Rachel

 
"My life is on a new course. I loved every minute of it. “


“I have spent 10 years learning the theory (Budhist counsellor/bodyworker,  retreats, Quaker worship and business, reading Eckhart Tolle ) and in these few days I have experienced all this for REAL!”


“This teaching goes way beyond clowning."
 
"It felt such a safe space, a huge privilege and JOY to be here.”

 
“ I love the way Angela helps us to be real, vulnerable and above all to be ourselves. She has such an amazing gift. I feel HUGELY privileged to be part of this. 'Thank you' seems very inadequate."


"It reminded me of the joy of simply being. At times I felt the joy literally bubble up inside me like a gurgling stream. I felt I returned to a time where I could be childlike and free to explore without being judged, criticised or compared to others. The spontaneity and freedom spread to my boys at home." Jane

 
“It was an amazing experience. Cocooned in a warm, supportive community it was exciting, enervating, calming and such good fun to be led so gradually into becoming innocent fools.  I recommend it anyone prepared to just see what can happen when you let it.” Bea


“I love the way Angela helps us to be real, vulnerable and above all to be ourselves. She has such an amazing gift. I feel HUGELY privileged to be part of this." Marie


"THE FOOL has permeated my life. Where I was terrified now I’m OK. It’s given me a new openness to life and I know whatever happens there’ll always be possibilities for love and fun." Kay

 
  
Dates
July 25-Aug 1st 2009 (Kendal)

November 6-8th, 2009, + February 26-28th 2010 Fri pm-Sun pm (Edinburgh)
Fool Adventure May, 2010 .
 

Costs

FULL PROJECT

7 days tuition, meals (Kendal) + 4 days tuition ( Edinburgh)

£695-845 - Sliding scale for the full cost
Flexible ways to pay
Some bursary assistance for special circumstances

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Accomodation

July in Kendal a choice between either dormitory £5 per night-bring sleeping bag/mattress or local B+B. Please ask for accommodation list.
In November/February in Edinburgh, please ask for accommodation list and also  Please let Natasha know if you can offer a bed to someone for those dates.

 
Angela Knowles has mastered the art of making transformational work fun and engaging. Her interest in fools and clowns began with improvised theatre 35 years ago. Working as storyteller since 1989, she was greatly influenced by Duncan Williamson and the storytelling traditions of Scotland where she lived for almost 20 years. She travels widely developing educational, reconciliation, interfaith and healing projects using story in the UK and beyond. To read more please go to  www.thefoolstory.com


For registration and more information on the Community of Fools Project
please contact Natasha Hood  

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