Creativity and self-expression workshops
Course outline
Creativity and self-expression workshops
A series of workshops that will explore the art of creative writing and self-expression through songwriting, poetry, lyric writing and fiction.
These workshops are for practicing songwriters, poets, musicians and writers and for anyone interested in learning about these creative processes, even if they have no experience.
We will explore different methods for tapping into creativity and self-expression that bring into focus the healing power of creativity, its ability to forge deeper bonds between people, and its role in helping us to understand ourselves.
Anyone over 18 is welcome, whether you are interested in writing and creativity but don’t know how or where to start, or you already engage in creative practices and are looking for ways to go deeper into your practice. The workshops will be a space free from judgement and criticism where we will encourage the life-giving force of creativity to thrive. There will be no audio or video recording during the workshops.
Workshop facilitator Alastair Douglas is a guitarist, singer, songwriter and lyricist who has performed and recorded in South Africa, the Netherlands and Ireland. His latest release is an album of ten original songs called The Open Sky (available to stream on all platforms).
More information about him is available here: https://alastairmsdouglas.wixsite.com/website
Tutor: Alastair Douglas
Email: Alastair.Douglas@corketb.ie
For more information contact:
Email: DSC-nightcollege@corketb.ie
Tel: 0860410668
Here are some of the testimonials I received from the workshops and classes I have given so far:
“A very inspiring and laid-back workshop allowing creativity to come to the fore. Meditationproved a useful tool in accessing ideas. Sharing and hearing work from other participants was really nice. Alastair created a lovely rapport and encouraged everyone to leave that inner critic behind and explore their creative process. A wonderful way to spend a Saturday afternoon!”
“The workshops helped me to make a start on song writing and was a safe creative space with like-minded people.”
“This is an excellent songwriting workshop. I have done a number of workshops in the past but the approach Alastair takes is totally different, much more interesting and very beneficial to mysongwriting. I would recommend the course to anyone interested in
songwriting. It is also great fun.”
“A unique and moving experience. Alastair was excellent. I found the meditations were a great way finding words and expressions.”
“Alastair is a fantastic teacher.”
“A giving a very generous instructor, so glad to have learned from him.”
“Alastair is extremely patient and makes you feel confident.”
“Alastair brought his passion for music to every session, as well patience, encouragement and motivation.”
“Alastair is friendly knowledgeable and inclusive. I feel he allowed us to progress as a groupbut also individually.”
“As this was my first time taking guitar lessons I was pretty nervous and I was not sure if I would be able to learn quick enough to keep up with the rest of the class, but Alastair being the great teacher that he is soon had me and the class playing along nicely.”
“Excellent class, Alastair was so patient with us. I never had the confidence to play in front of anyone before, but I feel that is now changing. I’ve signed up for another set of classes with Alastair”
“I learnt a lot during the lessons. I always felt encouraged to keep going.”
“Great class, would recommend to friends. Helped to grasp a lot of the basics. I am confident in the songs we learned because we practiced them every week.”
“I look forward to the guitar class to learn the guitar at a very suitable relaxed pace with an abundance of support and encouragement from Alastair. The warm-ups, advice on practicing and posture have given me the courage to continue on this music journey.”
“The progression through the course is very encouraging. I’m playing songs now and before I never thought that would be possible. Alastair is very calm and encouraging in a quiet way and makes learning the guitar a pleasure. I cannot recommend Alastair enough!”
