What people say about their experience of Writing Time with Kate Pawsey:
'Thank you so much Kate for today. It was a breath of fresh air and a welcome reflective time I didn’t realise I so needed. I really appreciate the attentive and careful way you facilitated the workshop and the gentle supportive way you guided us through the revealing and insightful exercises. It was inspiring and enlightening for those of us who enjoy a creative challenge and those who had never done any before which I think takes great skill and the right conditions and safety. So well done for achieving such beneficial conditions that enabled us to share ourselves today. I once heard a haiku which was -
we came for sharing,
learning, and community,
and so met ourselves.
It has always stuck with me ️ so thank you for allowing to meet myself again and find solace and transformation through the guided writing, and giving me the opportunity to give some self care through creative expression.' Catherine Hutchinson (Counsellor and practitioner in the Skanda Vale Hospice), June '18.
'Thank you for a delicious, delightful, creative, heart-warming morning. I felt very safe and happy in your hands and consequently was able to lose myself in the exercises. I loved alternating between time for my private head space and sharing my writing in the group. It was a joy to read my words aloud and be witnessed – something I’ve never done before.' Fiona (Psychotherapist), February '18.
'Had the most magical, empowering and beautiful Saturday with writers at Kindling the Soul, a brilliant workshop combining the practices of family constellations and creative writing with Kate Pawsey and John Waite. Had meetings with my creativity, my blocks and my heart and loved the experience of wild, powerful words exploding unfiltered onto the page. I know that there are more words that will burst through in the coming days, weeks, months. Thanks to Kate and John for so skillfully facilitating a fabulous session. It was a pleasure to be in the presence of such excellence. ' AP, November 2017.
'I had a session with Kate, her approach was simple and very effective. I was amazed at how quickly I went from stuck to flowing. She helped me uncork the bottle. I have started to enjoy writing in a fresh new way, yet I am more in touch with my own 'voice'. Interesting! I have so enjoyed the process and the products, which have been such a surprise. Thanks Kate.' BW, April '16.
'Thank you Kate for the deliciousness of our time together and the powerful and authentic space you hold.' Manda Clements April '16.
'For me, Kate’s creative writing workshops have been a safe and fun space in which to explore my creativity as well as my writing voice. Kate has been very helpful in supporting me to explore my writing and has encouraged me to find my own voice and writing style as well as providing interesting writing prompts and topics to help me focus. This has helped me to feel more confident about myself which has been energising and up-lifting. I have also enjoyed writing alongside other writers, both lay and professional. I’m really glad to have received these workshops and will definitely be attending more as well as continuing my creative writing.' Nureen Naz, '14.
'(Your presentation was)...very clear, accessible, attentive to all in room and your own wording.
Your manner held the group – warm, sense of pleasure, meeting us with your own openess, adjusting as you went, responding to us.
I love the inventive titles and theme. Playfulness - Good to have permission for this without a demand for it.
I really enjoyed it. Loved opportunity to rhyme and play with words.
You gave a sense of the sequence and purpose of sessions.
It was a delightful workshop and you gave me many opportunities for play – Thank you.' Fiona Hamilton '14.
'I haven't filled out my evaluation form yet, but I wanted
to try to tell you what the writing experience has given me.
I have a quote hanging on one of my kitchen cupboards:
'And then the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud
was greater than the risk it took to bloom.' (Anais Nin)
I think this says very beautifully what the writing sessions have begun
for me. Words like - unfurling, opening, blooming, growing into ourselves,
listening, change, growth - kept coming up for me over the weeks.
Thank you for giving me the opportunity, the impetus, to
make that leap of faith and begin this journey.' Nicky Rumble '15.
'Stimulating and therapeutic.' Melissa Long '14.
'Lovely choice of material – most thought-provoking, eye-opening, and has encouraged me to explore new ideas. I really enjoyed the session content.' HB '14.
'I feel enriched by the writing and discussions and excited for more sessions to come.' Janet '15.
'Great to write again. Loved your session Kate .' Netta '14.
'Definitely want to play with words and enjoy them and am looking forward to exploring more.' Melissa Wishart '14.
'Space for grace.' TW '14.
'Thank you so much Kate for today. It was a breath of fresh air and a welcome reflective time I didn’t realise I so needed. I really appreciate the attentive and careful way you facilitated the workshop and the gentle supportive way you guided us through the revealing and insightful exercises. It was inspiring and enlightening for those of us who enjoy a creative challenge and those who had never done any before which I think takes great skill and the right conditions and safety. So well done for achieving such beneficial conditions that enabled us to share ourselves today. I once heard a haiku which was -
we came for sharing,
learning, and community,
and so met ourselves.
It has always stuck with me ️ so thank you for allowing to meet myself again and find solace and transformation through the guided writing, and giving me the opportunity to give some self care through creative expression.' Catherine Hutchinson (Counsellor and practitioner in the Skanda Vale Hospice), June '18.
'Thank you for a delicious, delightful, creative, heart-warming morning. I felt very safe and happy in your hands and consequently was able to lose myself in the exercises. I loved alternating between time for my private head space and sharing my writing in the group. It was a joy to read my words aloud and be witnessed – something I’ve never done before.' Fiona (Psychotherapist), February '18.
'Had the most magical, empowering and beautiful Saturday with writers at Kindling the Soul, a brilliant workshop combining the practices of family constellations and creative writing with Kate Pawsey and John Waite. Had meetings with my creativity, my blocks and my heart and loved the experience of wild, powerful words exploding unfiltered onto the page. I know that there are more words that will burst through in the coming days, weeks, months. Thanks to Kate and John for so skillfully facilitating a fabulous session. It was a pleasure to be in the presence of such excellence. ' AP, November 2017.
'I had a session with Kate, her approach was simple and very effective. I was amazed at how quickly I went from stuck to flowing. She helped me uncork the bottle. I have started to enjoy writing in a fresh new way, yet I am more in touch with my own 'voice'. Interesting! I have so enjoyed the process and the products, which have been such a surprise. Thanks Kate.' BW, April '16.
'Thank you Kate for the deliciousness of our time together and the powerful and authentic space you hold.' Manda Clements April '16.
'For me, Kate’s creative writing workshops have been a safe and fun space in which to explore my creativity as well as my writing voice. Kate has been very helpful in supporting me to explore my writing and has encouraged me to find my own voice and writing style as well as providing interesting writing prompts and topics to help me focus. This has helped me to feel more confident about myself which has been energising and up-lifting. I have also enjoyed writing alongside other writers, both lay and professional. I’m really glad to have received these workshops and will definitely be attending more as well as continuing my creative writing.' Nureen Naz, '14.
'(Your presentation was)...very clear, accessible, attentive to all in room and your own wording.
Your manner held the group – warm, sense of pleasure, meeting us with your own openess, adjusting as you went, responding to us.
I love the inventive titles and theme. Playfulness - Good to have permission for this without a demand for it.
I really enjoyed it. Loved opportunity to rhyme and play with words.
You gave a sense of the sequence and purpose of sessions.
It was a delightful workshop and you gave me many opportunities for play – Thank you.' Fiona Hamilton '14.
'I haven't filled out my evaluation form yet, but I wanted
to try to tell you what the writing experience has given me.
I have a quote hanging on one of my kitchen cupboards:
'And then the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud
was greater than the risk it took to bloom.' (Anais Nin)
I think this says very beautifully what the writing sessions have begun
for me. Words like - unfurling, opening, blooming, growing into ourselves,
listening, change, growth - kept coming up for me over the weeks.
Thank you for giving me the opportunity, the impetus, to
make that leap of faith and begin this journey.' Nicky Rumble '15.
'Stimulating and therapeutic.' Melissa Long '14.
'Lovely choice of material – most thought-provoking, eye-opening, and has encouraged me to explore new ideas. I really enjoyed the session content.' HB '14.
'I feel enriched by the writing and discussions and excited for more sessions to come.' Janet '15.
'Great to write again. Loved your session Kate .' Netta '14.
'Definitely want to play with words and enjoy them and am looking forward to exploring more.' Melissa Wishart '14.
'Space for grace.' TW '14.