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WORKSHOP: Whatever I am / let it be seen

Giorgia Ohanesian Nardin

Saturday 21st September / 14:00 - 16:00 (UK Time)

Tickets: £5 deposit (refunded after the workshop)*
*This is a trial to discourage no-shows at free workshops. If you cancel with less that 24 hours notice your deposit will not be refunded.

In-person workshop: Take Me Somewhere, Studio Somewhere, Tramway, 25 Albert Drive, Glasgow, G41 2PE

Age restrictions: Participants must be over 16 years old

I am called to continue to be with divination as a practice of emergence, in many ways similar to the practice of dancing. Both have to do with allowing, with the subtlelty of listening, with a fetish for energy shifts, how things move and are moved literally. Both have to do with ancestral connection, with being in the presence of the reasons why I am here - with the suggestions that come from them and the subtlety of that language.

The workshop will work with materials that are emerging from the research on Whatever I am / Let it be seen; a new show in development by Giorgia Ohanesian Nardin. This will include elements of movement, writing and looking into divinatory practices (tarot reading, pendulum consultations, connecting to ghosts);

It is open to anyone who has an interest in Giorgia's practice and it doesn't require any specific level or skill or experience.

About the facilitator: 

Giorgia Ohanesian Nardin is an Italian artist of Armenian descent working in the contexts of dance and live performance. Trained in dance, their work exists in the shape of movement video text choreography sound gatherings and deals with the relationship between dancing, divination and writing; with geography and the opposite of belonging; with a fetish for language, its politics and its many frictions. Since 2018, Giorgia periodically holds Pleasure Body, a facilitation space that questions the narrations around labors of care, hosting critical thinking around words like well-being, health, healing. Pleasure Body is currently touring extensively, being held in a variety of situations, from cultural institutions to queer occupied spaces. Giorgia was invited to hold Pleasure Body at, amongst others: Harvard University, Siobhan Davies Studios, Saison Foundation Tokyo, Short Theatre Roma, Gropius Bau, Sophiensaele.  Their work is produced and supported by, amongst others: Associazione Culturale VAN, VIERNULVIER, Centrale Fies, BASE Milano, Lavanderia a Vapore, Milano Mediterranea ميلانو المتوسّطيةّ

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HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE SESSION:

  • You may wish to wear clothing you feel comfortable moving in 

  • Bring a bottle of water, there are also water glasses and tea available in our Studio

  • Please arrive 5 minutes before the start of the session to get settled.

ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION:

Studio Somewhere is a wheelchair accessible space on the first floor of Tramway, accessed via lift. 

  • The dance floor has a wheelchair accessible ramp across the width of the space. There is a 1.2m clear route throughout the space to access the various amenities.

  • The dance floor is slightly raised off ground level. There is ramp access from Stage front of the dance floor.

  • Tramway is a wheelchair accessible building without stepped entrances or exits. Upper floors are accessible by elevator and accessible toilets are provided on each level.

  • Accessible parking can be found the the front of tramway near the main doors. 

  • There is not currently a changing places facility onsite.

  • For more information about the building; please visit the Tramway website: https://www.tramway.org/access/

  • We have a budget for participants those who may need other kinds of support to attend the session.

If you have access requirements or questions about the session, please contact studio@takemesomewhere.co.uk