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Soearth Open Day Celebrations.
We had a fantastic time celebrating the opening of Soearth Projects (20th & 21st May).
The weekend kicked off on with a group exhibition of art works by Heidi Morrison, Ben Morrison and Brid Og Norrby. Ed Kuczaj gave a great opening speech.
This was followed by a family fun day filled with various performances. Darn Skippy Productions featured immersive audio performance titled ‘Waterbirth’. We also enjoyed music by ‘The City and Us’ . Folk seemed to enjoy food by The Salt Project , this really hit the spot after the nature walks guided by Stephen Morrison (Farmer). It was great to see children & families learn about bee’s, scarecrows, enjoy face painting & welly throwing;)
See below to view the fun !
Self Care Day with ‘Hope Cottage’,
We had a fantastic time at our Self Care day with ‘Hope Cottage’ a local group supporting family members effected by addiction. Organised with the Drugs task force. We explored the outdoors and enjoyed making connections with nature, creativity, and the group.
Adjacent image, depicts the power of sharing experiences and being together. This was made and expressed by one of the group members ‘the umbrella is an experience of being held and sheltered by the group. Sheltered from hostile weather - as a result growth can happen’
28.11.21
Creative Self Care with Nature and Art
Our first Self-Care in-person group got off the ground this summer ! We had all weathers during our two days together…we embraced the sun, rain, wind, and even thunderstorms (thanks to our canopy of tree cover!). We had many mindful and creative moments together during our forested and river walks. We made hanging sculptures, recorded our experiences in journals and created murals.
We delved into paint pots, with mixed media and used ‘found’ natural object. All in tranquil and playful delight !
22/08/21
The Merchant of Venice: A Crooked House Theatre Production.
We were delighted to host The Merchant of Venice preformed by Crooked House Theatre this summer. Crooked House is a theatre and arts organisation working with artists, actors, and non-actors in a range of settings to develop new performance material. They work mainly with young and emerging performers, supporting a vibrant youth organisation and a well developed outreach and educational programme. We were delighted to support the great work they do and excited that they were first to use our studio! It was an amazing show by all accounts. We were grateful to offer a venue where Covid-19 restrictions can be applied. The use of our large ventilated studio, outdoors spaces, with added protection of mask wearing/actors testing/audience distance and restricted numbers. made it all possible, and oh-my-goodness it was worth it!
16/08/21
Farming for Nature Online Q&A with Stephen Morrison
In an online webinar Stephen Morrison discusses his path to environmentalism, the farms cultural heritage and the mental health benefits of farming with nature.
Aired and recorded on 15th February 2021. Interview by Brigid Barry, Project Manager, Farming For Nature (info@farmingfornature.ie) and Dr Brendan Dunford, Burren Programme.
Online Mindful Art Workshops
Soearth mindful Art Workshops are facilitated by Art Psychotherapists Heidi Morrison and Vicky Linnane. We completed our first series of workshops in December 2020 titled ‘Nurture’, these welcomed participants from all perspectives of life.
Farming For Nature Awards Ceremony
This year we were delighted to become one of eight ambassadors for nature during the 2020 ‘Farming for Nature Awards’ based off our recent efforts to promote biodiversity throughout the farm.