Wayfaring VI: The Descent

Now we’re getting into rocky and uncertain terrain. The ground is unmoving and cold beneath our soles. The trees and the soft animals are retreating as we walk ourselves into the shadowy place. 

This is our second trial. And it’s here where we understand the labour of fetching water in a pail from the well in the winter. This is the place where we can only see if we turn all the lights off, put the fire out, and rely on the light of the moon. It’s a place we turn away from. A place we see in the corner of our eye but blink it out of view. A place of rejection and refusal and repression. This is the place where we hide the parts of ourselves we don’t want to see.

Last week we embraced the playful nature of the trickster, understanding the inventive, subversive, and creative qualities of an equally chaotic and destructive force. This week, we’re following this place deeper into the dusky realm as we explore our shadow parts. These are parts of ourselves that we judge, obscure and reject. We are going to attempt to see and acknowledge these parts, to assimilate them into ourselves, and understand how they actually make us whole, and real, and beautiful.

We’re going to be working together to navigate through the gates of a story, facing conflict and finding resolution amongst friends. We will face the shadowy hag, and storymake our way back to the path.

What to expect:

• Navigating a story told in real time
• Making with clay
• Group sharing and working
• Free writing

What to bring:

• Your own notebook / journal and pen if you have 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 precious time.

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)