Sat, Sep 21
|Edinburgh
Autumn Equinox - Mabon and the Whispering Hollow
Ancient festivals offer a fantastic educational opportunity to explore the cultures from which we originated. Through the myths, art, and history of the Celts of the British Isles, we will learn to experience nature deeply, treating it with reverence and wonder!
Time & Location
Sep 21, 2024, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Edinburgh, 2 Salisbury Rd, Edinburgh EH16 5AB, UK
About the event
The Autumn Equinox, known as Mabon in Celtic tradition, is a time of balance. This day marks the moment when day and night are of equal length, symbolizing harmony and equilibrium between light and dark. Because good balance of the body brings about balance of the mind, imaginative balancing activities will intertwine storytelling and art.
Myths about Mabon – present in Arthurian legends – depict characters of spirit animals which we will follow embarking on our three-hour journey. The Celts attributed characteristics and qualities to animals, and their spirit was held in great esteem; we will speak to a Stag, an Owl, a Salmon and an Eagle, and hopefully get inspired to do some arts and crafts derived from original Celtic art which we will recreate using Steiner-Waldorf educational methods like form drawing, or vail painting. A handful of environmental education will be smuggled in!
In preparation for the longer nights ahead, we will embrace darkness through blindfold games, which not only enhance sensory and spatial awareness but also emphasize trust and communication. These activities will help us experience the deep connections embodied by the Mabon festival, celebrating the spirit of unity that this time of year represents. Together, we will also create land art, make jam, and share food by the bonfire!
Age group: The event is family-friendly, but most activities will be directed towards children between 6.5 and 10 years old.
Bookings: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/6422495
The event is coorganised with the Salisbury Centre as a part of the annual 'Community Empowerment Program'.
For more details go to: https://www.salisburycentre.org/event/autumn-equinox-oriented-family-friendly-art-and-creative-workshop/