The Music & Arts programme at the Skyros Centre along with the early morning yoga every weekday, is open to all participants without pre-booking. There are events for the whole community facilitated by Skyros Centre and Atsitsa Bay tutors, and 'A Taste of Greece' programme.
Below you will see the holiday dates and a list of courses available. Select the course title and facilitator's name for more information.
Cuban Salsa
John has been teaching partner dances for 12 years and has a gift for teaching beginners how to Salsa and Tango. He has led numerous dance based holidays to Cuba and Argentina and has taught in Spain, Egypt, USA, UK, Ireland and New Zealand. His highly accessible instruction style and natural enthusiasm both inspires and empowers dancers and non-dancers alike.
John Harris, who has studied Systemic approaches since 2002, has furthered his studies at the CSISS in 2007-2009. He also teaches Argentine Tango and Cuban Salsa and is a Hatha Yoga teacher. John has a gift for teaching beginners how to Salsa and Tango thanks to his highly accessible instruction style and natural enthusiasm.
Wk 2: Free the Spirit Sat 15 - Fri 28 May 2010 SC2
This course will help participants open up to their inherent creativity by finding the mutual note that draws them into the field of their potential. The imagination is a healing force and Hazel will guide participants through a variety of creative arts including: Bodywork, Movement into African Dance, Voicework into Singing and Theatre, Poetry and Elements of Psychosynthesis to playfully and gracefully free your spirit.
Hazel Carey, an international voice and movement teacher and psychosynthesis counsellor, works with visualisation, African dance, Qi Gong and voicework.
Helen brings a wealth of songs to her workshops – songs from all around the world, gospel, chants, her own award-winning compositions. She teaches by ear, ensuring everyone is included regardless of experience, and prides herself on getting everyone to sing! Her infectious enthusiasm leaves no one doubting their own voice or ability, and spreads the joy of singing in harmony together.
Helen Yeomans has been directing and composing for Glorious Chorus, a 60-strong a-capella choir from Devon, England. She also runs other choirs where she teaches an eclectic mix of songs.
Painting inner and outer landscapes on this island of outstanding beauty - we will visit sea locations painting the ever changing mood of the turquoise sea. Using techniques derived from abstract painting we will learn to 'free up' our style by painting Mandalas (round paintings), which connect us to a deeper sense of ourselves. We will also construct sculptures using materials gathered from nature and present an exhibition of our work. This course is good for beginners to advanced artists. Please bring paints, canvas and/or paper if you have them, otherwise materials will be provided.
Susie Self is a singer/songwriter and performs at Covent Garden, Glyndebourne and co-starred with Jasper Carrot in the West End. She leads voice and sound healing retreats in USA and Skyros. Her latest album is Seachanges.
This course will help participants open up to their inherent creativity by finding the mutual note that draws them into the field of their potential. The imagination is a healing force and Hazel will guide participants through a variety of creative arts including: Bodywork, Movement into African Dance, Voicework into Singing and Theatre, Poetry and Elements of Psychosynthesis to playfully and gracefully free your spirit.
Hazel Carey, an international voice and movement teacher and psychosynthesis counsellor, works with visualisation, African dance, Qi Gong and voicework.
Cuban Salsa
John has been teaching partner dances for 12 years and has a gift for teaching beginners how to Salsa and Tango. He has led numerous dance based holidays to Cuba and Argentina and has taught in Spain, Egypt, USA, UK, Ireland and New Zealand. His highly accessible instruction style and natural enthusiasm both inspires and empowers dancers and non-dancers alike.
John Harris, who has studied Systemic approaches since 2002, has furthered his studies at the CSISS in 2007-2009. He also teaches Argentine Tango and Cuban Salsa and is a Hatha Yoga teacher. John has a gift for teaching beginners how to Salsa and Tango thanks to his highly accessible instruction style and natural enthusiasm.
Flirtshop
Do you want to want to find your inner Casanova or submerged Mae West? Or just have more fun and less fear in your communications with others? Flirtshop is a crash-course in self-awareness, a guide to coming out of your shell, suspending self-censorship, selling your assets, and relating to others with ease and cheerfulness.
Games, exercises, role-play, coaching and discussion encourage you to make the first move and keep the confidence flowing. We’ll look at eye-contact, body language, opening gambits, knowing what you want, and how men and women differ in approach and response.
It won’t hurt a bit, you’ll meet new people and we’ll really enjoy the process. Then you can go out and test your new risk-taking self.
‘I haven’t laughed so much in ages….people were raring to get back into the real world and start flirting for England’ Sally Shalam, Sunday Express
Alison Goldie is an actor, theatre director, broadcaster and facilitator. She has worked as a stand-up comic, TV presenter and corporate trainer. She is currently touring her one-woman show, Lady, in Bed, to great acclaim.
Born in Spokane, Washington, Laura’s family come from Romanian/Polish and Italian Heritage, with three generations in the United States. She studied composition at the C.U.N.Y Graduate Center on a fellowship in the PhD program in music composition.
In 2006, she was selected as one of four fellows for master classes with composer Yehudi Wyner (Pulitzer Prize Winner 2006) at the Atlantic Center for the Arts.
Laura also enjoys collaborative arts projects and has worked with visual artist on art installations in New York City and Lima, Peru.
Wk 2: Playing with Colour Sun 4 - Sat 17 Jul 2010 SC6
Like the islands summer’s breeze, colour will take you on a vibrant journey through the rainbow. Colour harmony, colour psychology, the healing qualities of colour as well as your birthday colours that shape you and your relationships, are explored step by step. A great source of inspiration for art, movement and sound, colour will arouse the artist within.
Theresa Sundt is a professional artist and art teacher focusing her work on the therapeutic qualities of colour. She gives colour workshops all over the world that vibrate with enthusiasm and life changing creativity.Her newly published book The Art of Colour Therapy, has been translated in four languages.
Wk 1: Music & Creativity Sun 18 - Sat 31 Jul 2010 SC7
Music
We will be playing songs, forming a band, having a laugh, bonding, performing, and then splitting up due to musical differences. No previous experience necessary, all levels of musicians and singers welcome.
Creativity (bring instruments, cameras, anything with which you would like to express yourself)
The courses could take any form but they are essentially about self-expression through creativity. We might play or sing together, or use writing, drawing, photography, or film or any other creative form to show something of who we are and what we want to say in a safe environment. We allow ourselves the luxury of low expectations, and are learning to listen to and go with our instincts, attempting to silence the critical voices, and overcome old blocks, which may be reducing our contentment.
Richard Lewis is a musician, film maker and writer who has worked for many companies including Microsoft, Skype and Oxford University Press. He believes everyone is creative through music, words and images.
SC7 Sun 25 - Sat 31 Jul 2010 Richard Layzell is an award-winning artist, writer and teacher. His current exhibition, The Manifestation, (with Tania Koswycz) is touring the UK, and their dialogues, Cream Pages, is due to be published this year.
Most of us spend a great deal of time, energy and money on our appearance. Those who don't have often given up on what seems like an impossible task. The Secret of successful dressing and wardrobe management lies in wearing and buying cloths that reflect YOU, your personality, body shape and your colouring. In my workshop we will look at "what is Image" "what makes up image" and "why is image significant". We take a look at Body Language & Communication styles and the key factors in selecting clothes for your life style.
We then get down to the nitty gritty of body shapes (not a tape measure in sight). This part of the course will involve you looking at your overall shape and how clothes sit on your frame.... there is no right or wrong frame - we are all unique. This work is done as part of the group and may require some wearing of swimsuits for a very short time. Tights and thin leggings with a swimsuit would also work. Men you will ideally have some shorts with you. We then look at your style type and how you project your personalities through the clothes you wear. We then look at garments, the cut that best suits your shape and accessories ie: glasses jewellery. Men if you wear suits for work, please bring one and ladies please bring a typical outfit that you wear for work and both men and ladies do bring an item of clothing that you find difficult to wear so it sits at the back of your wardobe. If we have time we will also look at wardrobe management/planning and of course shopping effectively.
We have lots of fun, learn how to save tons of money and enjoy shopping again. When you get home you will be able to analyze your clothing and plan a workable and wearable wardrobe. No more time-wasting shopping trips and you will also feel good about your appearance.
Andrea Gates has over 12 years experience in the image business. She will advise on colour and style, enabling participants to highlight their individual personalities through what they wear.
Exploring the power of Improvisation to develop flexibility and adaptability in dealing with the unexpected and expanding your comfort zone. Develop your skills in using voice and body to deliver an effective message, experiment with breath, listening, and eye contact as powerful tools in communication. Mime illusion technique revealed and made easy! Return from your holiday knowing how to do the wall, mime walk, moon walk and climb an invisible ladder. Memorize, rehearse and perform your very own Shakespearean monologue.
David Zucker is a professional actor, mime artist, playwright, director, author and teacher of T’ai Chi and Qi Gong. He facilitates workshops for managers with The Ariel Group.
Wk 1: Songwriting & Singing Sun 15 - Sat 28 Aug 2010 SC9
If you can talk, you can sing! Join this course, run by an exceptional singer with three number one dance hits in the UK, and experience the power of sound and song. Whether you are new to singing, or have some experience, this course will be an exciting journey of vocal discoveries. Using breath, movement, dance, song, improvisation, harmony, toning and more, you will be given the opportunity to sing and create. Free your voice, increase your confidence, enjoy self-expression, ignite your creativity and stimulate healing on all levels.
Sarah Warwick is an internationally acclaimed singer, songwriter, performer and recording artist with 3 number one dance hits in the UK and the US. She also runs voice workshops.
Wk 2: Music & Singing Sun 29 Aug - Sat 11 Sep 2010 SC10
Tsivi creates a very warm and supportive environment, encouraging even the shyest of people to participate.
This will be a unique and inspiring experience, developing your understanding of the creative process and combining thorough warm up exercises, and musical theory with fun practical exercises to foster learning and creativity.
Tsivi Sharett, a London jazz musician whose classical training echoes through her work, composes, performs with her band the TS Ensemble, and leads workshops.
Explore the 'Art of Jamming' and develop your sense of groove. Colin and Carly are experienced musicians who will share and explore in a simple and fun way some of the basic principles of building interesting rhythms, melody and lyric writing. Working as a group this course will give participants the opportunity to perform together through creation of an original piece. (No previous music making experience is required, and participants may bring their own instrument).
Colin has long experience in the field of creative digital music-making and currently runs a recording studio in Bristol. In Skyros he will give participants the opportunity to create original pieces of music.
Explore the 'Art of Jamming' and develop your sense of groove. Colin and Carly are experienced musicians who will share and explore in a simple and fun way some of the basic principles of building interesting rhythms, melody and lyric writing. Working as a group this course will give participants the opportunity to perform together through creation of an original piece. (No previous music making experience is required, and participants may bring their own instrument).
Carly Marie Head is a professional Saxophonist, Flautist and Clarinetist, playing Latin/Jazz, Funk and African music. She is also a composer of Latin Style music and musical director of a 30-piece Latin/Funk band.
Wk 2: Jewellery Making Sun 12 - Sat 25 Sep 2010 SC11
Jewellery from found objects
Learn to use jewellery wires and a few beads to create earrings, necklaces and pendants. The main focus will be on collecting unusual pebbles, sea glass or even twigs that can be incorporated into the pieces that are made. The techniques that are learnt can be used in more conventional bead jewellery making at other times.
Sara Withers has been designing and making jewellery for many years. Her work concentrates on the use of beads – either self made, commissioned from glassworkers or sourced from interesting suppliers. She has taken part in exhibitions in many different places and her work is sold in a selection of shops and galleries throughout Britain.
She is the author of six and a half books of bead jewellery projects! The most recent being ‘The Encyclopedia of Beading Techniques’ co-authored with Stephanie Burnham and, a new departure, ‘Button Jewellery’. She is currently working on ‘The Encyclopedia of Wire Jewellery Techniques’
Sara teaches bead making and jewellery making in several arts centres amongst them West Dean College; Zantium; Farncombe Estate and the Oxford Summer School.
Jewellery from found objects
Learn to use jewellery wires and a few beads to create earrings, necklaces and pendants. The main focus will be on collecting unusual pebbles, sea glass or even twigs that can be incorporated into the pieces that are made. The techniques that are learnt can be used in more conventional bead jewellery making at other times.
Sara Withers has been designing and making jewellery for many years. Her work concentrates on the use of beads – either self made, commissioned from glassworkers or sourced from interesting suppliers. She has taken part in exhibitions in many different places and her work is sold in a selection of shops and galleries throughout Britain.
She is the author of six and a half books of bead jewellery projects! The most recent being ‘The Encyclopedia of Beading Techniques’ co-authored with Stephanie Burnham and, a new departure, ‘Button Jewellery’. She is currently working on ‘The Encyclopedia of Wire Jewellery Techniques’
Sara teaches bead making and jewellery making in several arts centres amongst them West Dean College; Zantium; Farncombe Estate and the Oxford Summer School.
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