Ways of Seeing
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In this experience we’re going to explore together different ways of seeing the world through a creative lens, looking “behind the scenes” of how the artistic mind works. Creativity can lead to us feeling happier, turn our thoughts and feelings into new and original things which are just for ourselves and connect us more meaningfully to the world around us. |
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Your experience leader: Ian Scott Massie
I am a musician, artist and poet and, through these different strands, I‘ve found enjoyment and meaning in my life. This has come about through developing a way of seeing which has led to a happy and long, creative career. As an artist my work deals with focusing on many of the concepts covered in this experience. My books of poetry and my songs are similarly rooted in developing ways of creatively regarding the world around me. Photo: Steve Christian |
Event Details
This experience isn’t designed to turn you in to a painter, poet or musician - just to explore different ways of seeing. There’ll be quite a few ideas to think about and some exercises we'll do to help get to grips with these ideas. We’ll look together at some of the processes I use looking at the world as as a painter and how those appear in my paintings and look at how we can develop different ways of seeing that might lead to happiness.
We'll meet at The Happy House Masham, have a cup of something and begin by discussing the basic elements of singing. In the course of three hours we’ll discuss, experiment and undertake practical exercises to explore the idea of Ways of Seeing. This will all take place in a relaxed, calm atmosphere
The Ways of Seeing Experience will include:
What You’ll Need To Bring:
The location: Happy House Masham is part of the home of artists Ian Scott Massie and Josie Beszant. It's rooted right in the centre of Masham - in the ancient Market Place. The room we'll be working in is the music room in the oldest part of the house, it's warm and friendly with plenty of interesting instruments and art on the walls. Come to the front of the building (Masham Gallery) where you'll be shown to the Happy House rooms.
Suitable for anyone who wants to see “behind the scenes” of a creative process. Ages: open to anyone over 12 years of age (all under 16's to be accompanied by an adult).
Number of People: this experience is suitable for up to 4 people
Cost: £90 for a 3 hour experience
Please be aware: the building is home to 2 cats. Although they will not have access to the room we are working in they may be in the communal areas. Please let us know if this could be a problem for you or any of your group.
This experience isn’t designed to turn you in to a painter, poet or musician - just to explore different ways of seeing. There’ll be quite a few ideas to think about and some exercises we'll do to help get to grips with these ideas. We’ll look together at some of the processes I use looking at the world as as a painter and how those appear in my paintings and look at how we can develop different ways of seeing that might lead to happiness.
We'll meet at The Happy House Masham, have a cup of something and begin by discussing the basic elements of singing. In the course of three hours we’ll discuss, experiment and undertake practical exercises to explore the idea of Ways of Seeing. This will all take place in a relaxed, calm atmosphere
The Ways of Seeing Experience will include:
- Observing colour, light, objects, texture and pattern
- Looking at the beauty of a personal possession
- Using photography to understand how we see the world
- How we can create “nests for magic” using light, colour and shapes
- Editing our impressions and focusing on the important
- Seeing beyond reality to the spirit of places
- Finding our own ways of seeing
What You’ll Need To Bring:
- A notepad and pencil
- Clothes suitable for indoors and outdoors
- A smartphone with a camera
- An open mind
The location: Happy House Masham is part of the home of artists Ian Scott Massie and Josie Beszant. It's rooted right in the centre of Masham - in the ancient Market Place. The room we'll be working in is the music room in the oldest part of the house, it's warm and friendly with plenty of interesting instruments and art on the walls. Come to the front of the building (Masham Gallery) where you'll be shown to the Happy House rooms.
Suitable for anyone who wants to see “behind the scenes” of a creative process. Ages: open to anyone over 12 years of age (all under 16's to be accompanied by an adult).
Number of People: this experience is suitable for up to 4 people
Cost: £90 for a 3 hour experience
Please be aware: the building is home to 2 cats. Although they will not have access to the room we are working in they may be in the communal areas. Please let us know if this could be a problem for you or any of your group.