Wayfaring III: Belly of the Beast

Last week oof, we came to terms with what we need to have courage in the testing, bending, breaking moments. We reconnected with the protective power we hold within us and we practised asking others for help when this connection feels misted and hard to reach. Now, we are equipped with a humble and mighty pack, a sweet loaf, layers of leather and wool, and a protective amulet weighing light in our pocket or round our ready necks.

Foot by foot forward on the way, grainy and stoned, wearing a smile edging on the wry. And stop, here, a gate, here, an arch way, here, the first threshold in the unknown.

This is the moment we step through the portal in the crack in the wall or the ivy gate at the bottom of the garden or the wide mouth of the whale.

The first threshold is one of commitment. It’s here that we acknowledge the trembling unknown before us and all of our lives that we leave behind. This passing, in many ways, is sacrificial, as we choose to part with our current self, in order to renew and regrow.

We’ll be thinking about what it is we need to sacrifice to be able to move forward to regenerate. Which parts of our current lives do we need to let go of? And which parts hold the tightest ropes to our wrists and our hearts? What does it mean to come apart in order to come back together whole? What does it mean to be scattered across the earth in tiny fragments of bone and tooth? What does it mean to be swallowed into the belly of the beast?

Together we will make ritual in letting go, and build a puzzle form from clay.

You'll have the option to have your made pieces fired, if you would like them fired I'm suggesting a £3 donation to cover the cost of bisque firing. Cheers :)

What to expect:

• Making with clay
• Work in groups
• Free writing

What to bring:

• Your own notebook / journal and pen if you've got them
• There will be water, tea, and snacks, but if you'd like anything else feel free to bring it
• There's no need to bring ‘messy clothes’ or an apron for the clay work

Getting here…

Walking - you can walk here from Glasgow city centre in 30 minutes

Cycling - you can leave your bike in a secure bike store inside the building

Bus - 38, 38B, 38C from Glasgow City Centre

Train - Nearest station to the studio is Bellgrove which is a 15 minute walk from the studio. There is also a direct train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bellgrove station.

Car - There is a free car park on site

I kindly ask you to arrive at least five minutes before our start time. Starting late can mean less time for sharing which is a time full of precious moments.

Cancellations and refunds

If you know you cannot make it, please let me know as soon as you do. There may be someone waiting for a place who would appreciate the notice.

I ask for at least 3 days notice prior to the event for cancellation. I know sometimes this isn't possible. But unfortunately I won't be able to offer a refund otherwise.

Thank you for your understanding ☆

Tickets are pay what you can, if you think you'd find a guide to this helpful I've made one you can access here. If you feel like £12 is tricky and you feel called to come, send me an email.

(There is an obscurity to all this.. which requires an amount of faith and trust in ye intuition.. if it feels too unclear for you to step forward, please reach out to me at mudandroot@gmail.com and I can answer any questions you may have)