Course Details
Mindful Making: Star Books
Who is this course aimed at?
All University StaffWhat is this course about?
This workshop teaches you the process of making a ‘star book’ - a striking book structure that unfolds into a decorative star display. You'll be encouraged and supported to take a mindful approach to crafting by hand. Mindfulness can be described as the practice of paying attention, on purpose, to our present-moment experience, with kindness, self-compassion, understanding and curiosity.You'll be guided through the process of creating your own star book using mindfulness meditations and practices to anchor your awareness. This sculptural book form can be used as an attractive decoration or handmade gift, inspired by Christmas, other seasonal celebrations, or simply the enjoyment of creative making.
Details of any pre-course/programme requirements
No previous experience of making books or mindfulness meditation is required, but participants will need a basic level of manual dexterity required for measuring, scoring, cutting, folding, stitching and gluing.
Objectives
Here is what you can expect by attending this course:
- You'll develop your skills in being more fully present in the moment and take away ideas of how this can be used at work and at home.
- You'll learn how to create a star book in a way that encourages concentration, creative flow and mindful awareness to enhance well-being through making.
- You'll learn some simple mindfulness and meditation practices which are useful for developing focus, awareness and a greater sense of connection with your experiences.
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