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At our MA Graduate Show 2025, postgraduate students from Arts University Plymouth will showcase a variety of exciting and dynamic research projects undertaken within our specialist postgraduate community of practice, working across specialisms that include painting, drawing, sculptural installation, moving image, design and ceramics. Work will be displayed in MIRROR gallery at Arts University Plymouth's Tavistock Place campus, and at our Studio 11 Building, on Regent Street (just a two minute walk from our main campus). Private View - Thursday 24 July Sponsored by Luscombe Show Open - Monday 21 - Thursday 31 July *Please note, the University is always closed on Sundays, so none of the shows will be open on any Sundays throughout the period of Graduate Shows.

About this event This is a 2 month program during which you will make a body of work, advertising and publicity during the first month and exhibit it during the second month. Includes 4 weekly tutorials, flyer design, help with hanging, private view, a 4 week exhibition, no commission on sales, and help taking the exhibition down. You can book this as a group of any size. Refund Policy Contact the organiser to request a refund.

Reclaiming Regulation is a series of individual, in-= person workshops for women who are seeking to explore nervous system regulation, somatic awareness, and embodied wellbeing. These 90 minute workshops offer accessible, practical tools to support emotional balance, reduce overwhelm, manage nervous system regulation and develop a deeper connection with the body. Each session is a stand alone experience that blends nervous system theory with somatic practices, breathwork, and grounding practices. The workshops are inclusive, trauma informed, and accessible to all levels, including complete beginners. Who These Workshops Are For WOMEN ONLY These sessions are ideal for women: seeking body based tools for managing stress and supporting calm feeling disconnected, tense, or emotionally fatigued curious about nervous system regulation and somatic practices wanting to reconnect with the body in a safe, supportive space No previous experience is required Somatics & Nervous System Regulation: Benefits for Stress, Trauma, and Emotional Regulation: Reduces chronic stress → Helps shift the body from fight-or-flight into rest-and-digest (parasympathetic state) Supports trauma recovery → Allows stored tension, stress and trauma symptoms to be released safely through the body Improves emotional regulation → Builds capacity to experience emotions without overwhelm or emotional shutdown Enhances self-awareness → Encourages a deeper connection to bodily sensations and internal states Increases resilience → Strengthens the nervous system's ability to recover from stress more quickly Promotes grounding and presence → Helps you feel more centred, calm, and connected to the present moment Reduces anxiety symptoms → Calms overactive stress responses through breath, movement, and awareness Improves sleep and rest quality → Calming the nervous system supports better rest and recovery Empowers self-regulation skills → Teaches tools to manage emotional ups and downs independently Strengthens mind-body connection → Enhances the ability to listen to and trust bodily signals Workshop Format Schedule: One in person workshop each month (October–July) Duration: 90 minutes per workshop Structure: Each workshop is a stand alone experience, attend one or as many as you choose Location: Art & Spirituality Facilitator: Led by a trauma informed integrative somatic therapist Provided: Comfort props, optional reflection prompts, and follow-up resources Each session includes: Accessible nervous system education Guided breathwork and somatic practices Restorative and grounding practices Optional moments for reflection or group connection Take home practices for integration Monthly Workshop Themes December: Breath as Medicine Discover the link between breath, energy, and emotional states Learn techniques to calm or energise the nervous system Explore breath and movement together to support coherence and focus Workshop Outcomes By attending one or more of these workshops, participants will: Understand key nervous system principles that support emotional balance Build body awareness and confidence in reading internal cues and sensations Gain practical breath and movement tools for everyday regulation Reconnect with the body as a resource for rest, presence, and wellbeing Cultivate more compassion and awareness of widening their your window of tolerance Why This Work Matters In a fast paced and often dysregulated world, many women are seeking grounded, body based tools to support their wellbeing. These workshops offer a gentle, empowering, and science informed space to reconnect with the body’s organic intelligence. Through movement, breath, and embodied awareness, participants can cultivate more resilience, rest, and a renewed sense of aliveness, one moment, one step at a time. This FREE workshop is for Adults women only and is sponsored by CORRA and HENRY DUNCAN GRANTS By attending this class you release Cori from Koa, Giada Gaslini and Art and Spirituality Cic, from any liability arising out of any personal injuries, emotional or physical release, death, physical reaction, expectations of results, theft in the venue or damages that may happen to people and objects while attending. Pictures will be taken during the workshop, if you prefer not to be in them, please inform the teacher.

Unwind & Create: Join Us for a Relaxing Sip n’ Paint Event! We all need a reminder to unwind sometimes, so why not take a moment to relax and interact with colleagues at our first-ever Sip n’ Paint event? On May 14th, 2025, join us for an afternoon of creativity, connection, and fun as you explore your artistic side in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. In this session, you’ll experience: A guided painting session led by a professional instructor Refreshing mocktails to enjoy while you create A chance to express yourself artistically—no experience needed! A great opportunity to socialise and connect with colleagues Let your creativity flow as you paint your own masterpiece to take home! Event Details: Date: May 14th, 2025 Time: 15:00 – 17:00 Location: Maidenhead Office – Look Out Restaurant Spaces are limited to 30 participants, so sign up early to secure your spot! We look forward to seeing you there for an afternoon of art, relaxation, and fun! Please be aware that we will be taking photographs/Videos at this event.

UNITY AND Universe - free workshop Learn how to be TOGETHER and cooperate as you work in a group to create one big artwork using acrylic paints. This workshop aims to create UNITY between participants using ART, bringing together everyone’s one big artwork as a symbol of unity. Afterward, the work will be cut into pieces and shared between participants, helping them to overcome personal attachment to emotions and objects. All materials provided. If you would like to, you can bring your favorite brushes.

During this 12 week course you will have the opportunity to work on your own project ideas to explore your different media choices.

During this 12 week course you will have the opportunity to work on your own project ideas to explore your different media choices.

During this 12 week course you will have the opportunity to work on your own project ideas to explore your different media choices.

During this 12 week course you will have the opportunity to work on your own project ideas to explore your different media choices.

Phoenix Pottery offers pottery classes and beginners pottery courses. A calendar of Art and craft classes, including Animal Sculpture, watercolour painting classes, beginners glass fusing, festive workshops, wreath making and more run through the year. Close to Warrington and Wigan. Approx 20 miles from Manchester and Liverpool, with easy Motorway access for the Northwest UK