About 2024
The Grand Gathering is an opportunity to meet with others in creative playfulness. Co-creating a safe haven for self-expression.
Create-Ahh, Melin Dolwion (Dolwion Mill), Drefach Felindre SA44 5UY.
Bus route 460 Carmarthern - Cardigan
There is no charge, however donations are very much appreciated to help with covering costs and the upkeep of the mill.
Hosted by Maggie Nicols, who is a free-jazz and improvising vocalist, dancer and performer.
https://maggienicolscreations.com/hecates-haven/
There a variety of musical instruments and sound making objects to experiment with, and feel free to bring your own. We also have some art and craft materials available to play with.
The week is a mixture of free-improvisation and jamming, sessions, short workshops and talking circles. With plenty of time in between to talk, play, cook and share food, relax, explore the local area, and simply be.
Anyone wishing to facilitate workshops and other sessions is very welcome to do so. Previously we have played with songwriting, puppets, stone painting, masks, yoga, improvisation tecniques; to give just a few examples.
Feel free to bring food and drink, and to join in with shared food and cooking if you wish.
You are welcome to stay overnight for the whole or part of the week, including days before and after the event, and to come and go as you please.
Dormintary-style sleeping spaces available in the attic, and camping places in the garden.
Please contact in advance to make arrangements.
Message create-ahh, or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Main evening sessions from about 7pm till late.
Join in as much and as little as you like, or simply come and enjoy the experience.
Monday 2nd September
The Gathering - improvisation session
We often begin with short, fun improvisation exercises and performace pieces, such as the Click-Piece by John Stevens, to get us warmed up.
Spontaneously moving into free-flowing improvisation, using voice, instruments and objects to create spontaneous soundscapes. All sounds welcome!
Dance, movement and other creative expressions also very welcome.
Friday 6th September
Variety Night - open mic
An opportunity to perform, if you wish.
Slots are about 5-10 mins long, for performances of songs, poems, prose, dance, puppets, drama, masks etc.
Some slots will be for free improvisation with names being drawn out from a hat to form duos, trios, or quartets.
Can't wait to see you there!
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Address
Melin Dolwion
Drefach Felindre
Llandysul
Carmarthenshire
Wales SA44 5UY
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