Art has the power to transform.
If we are touched and inspired by Beauty, an artist’s heart starts beating in us. And when we transform everyday materials or objects into something beautiful and harmonious we also transform also an aspect inside of ourselves.
The artist then connects with the world of ideas, perceives what is beautiful and harmonious and gives it a form, that can be shared with others.
Art is a facet of philosophy, because to express beauty outside, we need to find and discover it within
Join us for an afternoon in the search for Wisdom through Philosophy & Art.
2pm Introduction ‘The Muses’
Introduction to the day, with a short talk on the ‘The Muses’, inspiring poetry and dramatic readings.
2.30-4pm Body Percussions & vocals (Workshop, €7)
Your body is an instrument, let’s play!
In this energising body percussion workshop, we dive into rhythm, movement and group connection. Discover how to create music with your body, sharpen your sense of rhythm, and build a vibrant shared experience with others.
From 3pm ‘Making your own sistrum’ (Mini-workshop, €5)
The sistrum is an ancient, ceremonial instrument used in Egypt and even before that.
Plutarch said. “The sistrum makes it clear that all things in existence need to be shaken, or rattled about, and never to cease from motion but, as it were, to be woken up and agitated when they grow drowsy and torpid.”
Join in to make this mysterious instrument and take it home with you.
(Ongoing workshops, between 3pm and 5pm in 30 mins slots to create your own sistrum).
Ongoing workshop – “Making a shared mosaic”
From all the individual pieces of tiles there emerges a beautiful unity, each piece is different and contributes to the collective. This is one of the key principles in Mosaic art. Learn more about this and the fundamentals of creating mosaics and how to create basic designs using colourful tiles.
All are welcome! No experience necessary for any of the activities.
Mini-Exhibitions
There will be 2 mini exhibitions for your exploration and as invitation to further reflection.
The Magic and Mystery of the Egyptian Sistrum
Symbolism of the 9 Muses – Guardians of Memory and Culture
