In our community workshop at Yardley Wood Library in Bradford, we explored the idea of offering.

This week, we are setting you the task to write two poems from two perspectives.

Over the last few weeks we have gathered phrases, words and sentences related to objects, spaces, experiences in our homes and in the studio.

For this task, we would like you to explore the idea of laying out. Laying out of objects, or of yourself…

This week, we began exploring ways of using language to describe and explore objects of meaning or significance to us…

This week, we were inspired by the contrasting images and concepts that arise when one thinks of a knot.

Light has been a constant source of inspiration for our sessions this term.

At the start of this new season, as we are shifting into the cold months of winter, the layers of our warm clothing, the layers of the seasonal change from colours to temperature, all impact us.

At the end of this term, dancers explored the theme of opening and closing, and this led us to think about the heart – how we open our hearts to each other, and the simple pulsing of the heart as a rhythm through life.

Many of our classes have centred around memories, stories and experiences over the last few weeks.

Last week our conversations led to a beautiful sharing of personal gestures of kindness from friends, neighbours, and strangers.

This week, we talked about our response to the concept of ‘Home’ and the notion of ‘Warmth’ came up in discussion.

This week, in our classes and workshops, we have been exploring ‘Home’: how do we associate with our home; has it changed; where is home – is it a place, sense, feeling, person..?