What a flip-flappin fantastic time we had as part of the ASSITEJ Family Fare at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown. Thank you to all the families that supported us by watching the show (some numerous times) and for attending the Flip Flop workshops. Our free community shows in the government hospital and local township were extra special. It was a huge success in every way!
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Jelly Belly Holiday programme for children in Swaziland from 10-14 December 2012 and 7-11 January 2013. Drama, nature arts and crafts, storytelling, circus skills, song, dance, friends, fun and much more! Contact Annabel on 76772808 / [email protected] for more info or to book a place. Space is limited! As I prepare for my first ever solo clown and storytelling performance (more details coming soon!) I stumbled upon this piece of writing by Jan Phillips, dedicated to the artist within us all. It came at the perfect time, just when I needed to hear these words. So here it is, for whenever you may need it.
The Artist's Creed I believe I am worth the time it takes to create whatever I feel called to create. I believe that my work is worthy of its own space, which is worthy of the name Sacred. I believe that, when I enter this space, I have the right to work in silence, uninterrupted, for as long as I choose. I believe that the moment I open myself to the gifts of the Muse, I open myself to the Source of All Creation and become One with the Mother of Life Itself. I believe that my work is joyful, useful, and constantly changing, flowing through me like a river with no beginning and no end. I believe that what it is I am called to do will make itself known when I have made myself ready. I believe that the time I spend creating my art is as precious as the time I spend giving to others. I believe that what truly matters in the making of art is not what the final piece looks like or sounds like, not what it is worth or not worth, but what newness gets added to the universe in the process of the piece itself becoming. I believe that I am not alone in my attempts to create, and that once I begin the work, settle into the strangeness, the words will take shape, the form find life, and the spirit take flight. I believe that as the Muse gives to me, so does she deserve from me faith, mindfulness, and enduring commitment. by Jan Phillips Check out this amazing video about an organisation in the Phillipines called Isang Litrong Liwanag (A Litre of Light) - bringing light to the poor, one litre at a time. The solar bottle lights are inexpensive, made from recyclable materials and easy to assemble. They are an alternative source of daylight (up to 55 watts), powered by the sun.
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