You might be a creative, an artist or writer, looking to deepen into your own truths. Or maybe you are an activist exploring the daring edges of using your voice, or you are a justice seeker who wants to continue to nurture your softness. Here’s what you can expect:

• 4 hour workshop with guided writing and a 1 hour lesson in the basics of swordsmanship

• guided explorations through reflective writing exercises to explore where your creativity and courage meet

• witnessing of your writing (optional sharing with the group)

• brief and optional visualization and meditation for embodying readiness and intentionality with swordplay

• A lesson in swordsmanship and some swordplay

• Refreshments and snacks included

There will be a virtual ZOOM session on July 19th from 1:30pm to 4:30pm!!

What you need on the day of?

• bring your favourite notebook to write in (we will also provide though)

• comfortable clothing and shoes for movement (athletic or athleisure)

• please notify us of any allergies in screening phone call

What is this workshop experience about?

For some time, you have been asking yourself questions – questions that persist in these unsettling times and need time and space on the page to be explored and examined. You might be asking….

How can I write and express my truths in an impactful way when they challenge the status quo?

Can my creativity build up my courage?

Can my courage express itself creatively?

Can beauty and softness exist alongside power and strength?

This workshop invites you to explore for yourself the relationship between your creativity and courage.

What does your warrior spirit, your warrior heart look like? If you lean into your creative strength and expressive powers, how can beauty and softness still show up?

They say “truly strong people are kind.”

In this workshop, you get a chance to explore the surface of that courage and see what beauty lies at its soft centre.

We end with a raffle for all participants with the chance to win 1 of 3 designer Culture Toronto x Ghibli hoodies.

If this unique experience sounds like a fit for you, we welcome you to join us!

*Please note, all registrants who pay must participate in a mandatory 5-7minute phone call to ensure good fit for the program. Refunds will be issued if the workshop is not a good fit as determined by either registrant or facilitator.

ASIFA IS A WRITER AND community & CREATIVE WORKSHOP FACILITATOR

Asifa Sheikh is a writer and poetess who is passionate about community engagement in the arts. Asifa has years of experience running community workshops in various settings including creative and writing workshops over the last few years. Asifa is embarking on a new project of collaborations with community partners, exploring the unique intersections of creativity, healing and justice. Asifa is open to collaborations with other writers, artists, healers & justice seekers. These days you can find her on Instagram at:  http://www.instagram.com/tempestuous_pen.

SHARIFU’s Past Kali Adventures

When: 

Sunday July 20th, 1:30pm - 5:30pm

Where:

Chinguacousy Wellness Centre, room 3

995 Peter Robertson Blvd, Brampton, ON L6R 2E9

FAQ

How does the virtual event work?

On the day of July 19th, before 1:30pm EDT you will receive an email with a zoom link! See you there!

Is this a sword fighting event?

No, this is a writing workshop with a swordplay component included to help the attendees explore and experience courage. The moves you will be learning are legitimate combat movements from a mixture of Filipino Martial Arts(kali) and European fencing styles.