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Feel Good Friday – Unleashing your creativity with a Spiral
7 March @ 11:00 - 11:45 GMT
Join author, Robert John as he leads this engaging and creative workshop where you will explore the fun of visual expression. This session invites participants to draw their perspectives on a spiral poster, creating a unique collaborative artwork. No artistic experience is required—bring your imagination and an open mind!
To take part in this session, you will need the following:
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- Five printed copies of the attached file (LDNREIMAGINED – SOA poster) onto A4 or five pieces of plain A4 paper.
- Felt-tip pens, pencils, crayons, or whatever drawing tools available, preferably something that can’t be erased.
#SoAatHome Feel Good Friday events – free for SoA Members
As of Feb 2025, all #SoAatHome Feel Good Friday sessions will continue to be free for members. However, for non-members, the price is £5 including VAT.
Not a member, sign up here with our special #SoAatHome offer and get 20 per cent off for the first year – use code SOAATHOME20.
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Access 20% off your first year of membership of the SoA with discount code SOAATHOME20
The Society of Authors is the UK’s biggest trade union for authors – representing more than 12,000 writers, illustrators, translators and other creative practitioners.
Our standard subscription rate is just £32.50 per quarter (£22.75 for students).
As an SoA member, you’ll get:
- Access to all our #SoAatHome events for free including the Professional Development sessions usually charged at £35 from Feb 2025
- Access to all our Feel Good Friday and Industry Insider events which are usually charged £5 from Feb 2025
- Access all #SoAatHome Vimeo professional development recordings so you can catch up in your own time
- Access Unlimited one-to-one professional advice
- Membership of our online and real-world professional networks and special interest groups
- A range of member-only discounts, including books, insurance and travel
- And much more
‘It was a surprisingly lovely way to meet fellow writers in a friendly, warm surrounding perfectly hosted by the SoA staff. Thank you for all the introductions, the welcome and the nourishment!’ – attendee from SoA in Person: Autumn New Members’ Party 2024
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Programme
- Welcome, introductions and housekeeping from Lilly Brend-Fish – Events Manager, SoA (3 mins)
- Presentation by Robert John (30 mins)
- Q&A with audience (5 mins)
- Summary and closing comments (2 mins)
- This event will be moderated by Lilly Brend-Fish, SoA
Who is this session for?
This session is perfect for anyone interested in exploring their creativity, regardless of their artistic background. Ideal for those seeking a unique way to express their thoughts and emotions visually.
What will this session cover?
- Introduction to the “What I See When” concept and book LDN REiMAGINED.
- Presentation of the activity PDF (“LDNREIMAGINED – SOA WORKSHOP.pdf“).
- Hands-on drawing activity with specific instructions.
- Sharing and discussing individual creations.
- Encouraging continuous creative exploration.
Send us your questions
If you would like to send questions in advance, email LBrendfish@societyofauthors.org with ‘Creativity with a Spiral’ in the subject header. We will prioritise questions sent in advance and answer as many as we can from the audience on the day.
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The Line-up
Robert John
Robert John, an artist & author from South London, draws inspiration from his father’s Parkinson’s dementia, using Surrealism to explore reality. His “What I See When” project began in 2012 to understand his father’s perception. His work has been showcased in London galleries, print publications, TV, and radio. Currently, he’s writing a follow-up novel.
Website: www.whatiseewhen.com | Instagram: @whatiseewhen | Facebook: whatiseewhen.com
Need to know
Accessibility
- Attendees will have the option to turn on the live transcript, to watch with subtitles
- If you require BSL interpretation for this event, please email events@societyofauthors.org
Before the event
- Once registered, you will be sent a confirmation email with the Zoom link
- If the confirmation email doesn’t arrive in your inbox, please check your junk/spam email folder
- Please add events@societyofauthors.org to your Safe Senders list so you receive our confirmation and reminder emails
During the event
- This online event will take place on Zoom Meetings; you will be visible on screen if you have your camera on.
- Attendees will be able to ask questions either via the chat box or by unmuting themselves.
- This event is 45 minutes
After the event
- Hashtag for this event: #SoAatHome
- SoA Members and paid attendees of this event will be able to catch the recording on our Vimeo channel (password protected) or members can access via the SoA website.
Booking
Book your place by using the registration below.
SoA Members – Free
Non-Members – £5
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Access 20% off your first year of membership of the SoA with discount code SOAATHOME20
The Society of Authors is the UK’s biggest trade union for authors – representing more than 12,000 writers, illustrators, translators and other creative practitioners.
Our standard subscription rate is just £32.50 per quarter (£22.75 for students).
As an SoA member, you’ll get:
- Access to all our #SoAatHome events for free including the Professional Development sessions usually charged at £35 from Feb 2025
- Access to all our Feel Good Friday and Industry Insider events which are usually charged £5 from Feb 2025
- Access all #SoAatHome Vimeo professional development recordings so you can catch up in your own time
- Access Unlimited one-to-one professional advice
- Membership of our online and real-world professional networks and special interest groups
- A range of member-only discounts, including books, insurance and travel
- And much more
‘It was a surprisingly lovely way to meet fellow writers in a friendly, warm surrounding perfectly hosted by the SoA staff. Thank you for all the introductions, the welcome and the nourishment!’ – attendee from SoA in Person: Autumn New Members’ Party 2024
JOIN NOW | PRICING
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