Calendar of Events

Spring School 2006 in Pimlico, London 17-19 March

‘Sea Change and Hidden Depths’

This three-day workshop and seminar focuses on Ibsen’s play ‘The Lady from the Sea’ and our depths of passion confronted by longings from the past and the future. We shall explore ‘the stranger’ who can enter our lives and change things forever. We shall also look at other sea tales such as those about mermaids, silkies and lighthouses that give us themes and metaphors of transformation. We shall discuss application with children and adults in various clinical and educational settings. Trainers: Åse Minde and Sue Jennings.

Åse Minde and Sue Jennings have worked together for over twenty years and developed an unique relationship which expands the dialogue between art therapy and dramatherapy. Åse is an international authority on working with people with eating disorders and is director of the Aker University Clinic, Oslo. She has published many books on Art Therapy, its philosophy and practice. Sue is an international practitioner and trainer. She has published over twenty books on dramatherapy, play therapy and social theatre.

Venue: St Gabriel’s Church Hall, Glasgow Terrace, off Lupus Street, London SW1

Fee: £175

Times: Friday 17 March Registration 1300, Course 1400 – 2100, Saturday 18 March 0900 – 1730, Sunday March 19 1000 – 1500

(Please indicate when booking if you would like to attend a theatre performance on Saturday evening)

Booking: Places only reserved with full payment; please send a letter about yourself and cheque payable to Rowan UK to 63A Westmoreland Terrace, London SW1V 4AH.

(Please contact us if you wish to pay in euros)

Spring Seminar, Frome, Somerset:

1 April ‘A Foolish Day’ – a fun drama and play workshop with serious intent. For teachers, community workers, volunteers, arts and play therapists, £60. Tutor is Sue Jennings. There will be a charity performance in the evening of Sue’s one woman show - The Wife of Bath followed by a charity auction. All proceeds in aid of Rowan Tree Trust for our volunteer programme in Romania.

Courses for Volunteers and NGO Workers:

Fee: £35 for volunteers going to Romania with our projects, £60 for all other participants.

3 – 4 June Playing for Life (Pimlico, London), details above as for Wells, Somerset.

Dr Sue Jennings is the main tutor on these courses with visiting specialists

The Felicity Meshulam Fund sponsors these courses so fees are reduced for everyone

(There are similar courses in Ireland 27/28 February and 8/9 July

Sue Jennings is also facilitating The Healing Tree Summer School, Ballymore, Ireland, 10 -14 July 2006 contact Eileen Prendiville - prendevilleeileen@eircom.net)

Please send a letter about yourself and cheque payable to Rowan UK to 63A Westmoreland Terrace, London SW1V 4AH.

Further information: drsuejennings@hotmail.com sue-hall@ntlworld.com Telephone: 020 7592 9514 www.suejennings.com

INTERNATIONAL SUMMER SCHOOL 2006

23-30 August, Sacele, Romania

‘Initiation and Celebration’

The ancient wisdom of fire in dance, myths and legends from Romania and India

Aanand Chabukswar and Dr Sue Jennings

The International Summer School in Romania combines artistic and therapeutic activity with social outings and a holiday atmosphere. We shall develop Romanian and Indian myths and stories and have the opportunity to dance with a local dance specialist. Our theme is fire and we shall stimulate new ideas and let go of unhelpful energy. Practical creative workshops will help us to discover new beginnings and new stories. You can visit our work with people with special needs.

Tutors: Aanand Chabukswar and Sue Jennings.

Aanand Chabukswar is a dramatherapist and storyteller who works with an NGO that has pioneered dramatherapy training in Pune, India. He co-led the 2004 International Summer School and there is a clamour for his return! Aanand and Sue have worked together for many years exploring ancient stories and meditation.

Timetable: Wednesday 23 August fly to Bucharest, car or minibus takes you to Sacele; workshops, visits and activities 24 – 29 August; 30 August return to Bucharest for flight home.

Fee: for Summer School only including social programme £195 + £40 return airport transportation.

Accommodation: with families or local pensione: approximately £20 per night for bed, breakfast and evening meal x 7 nights= £140 (prices confirmed by 1 March).

You are responsible for your own flight and travel/medical insurance, please arrive in Bucharest by 1600 on Wednesday 23 August.

Please Note: People who are volunteering on ‘Playing for Life’ can attend the Summer School mornings and evenings for £100 and volunteer in the afternoon.

Booking for International Summer School

We cannot reserve any places until we receive payment in full, cheque payable to Rowan International to the above address; accommodation fees need to be paid by 1 May as we issue contracts to our accommodation providers in Romania.

Please contact us if you need more information on:

01749 673995: 020 7592 9514 drsuejennings@hotmail.com sue-hall@ntlworld.com