Create your Short Film (in a Week) - This is an experiential 5 day course designed for aspiring filmmakers and creative enthusiasts eager to bring their cinematic ideas to life. Held over a week in summer, this intensive program guides participants through the entire process of short film production, from concept development to final cut. Beginning with a focus on scriptwriting, storyboarding, casting, and pre-production planning. Followed by time dedicated to filming, directing, and hands-on editing, culminating in the creation of a complete short film. Emphasizing collaborative learning and real-world application, this course ensures participants can immediately showcase their filmmaking skills. By the end of the week, attendees will have a finished short film and the experience to pursue future projects confidently.

The journey of recovery after cancer—especially breast cancer—is deeply personal, complex, and often invisible. This weekend course provides a nurturing space for artists, writers, and musicians to explore the emotional and physical turning points that follow treatment. Timed to coincide with the summer solstice, this course symbolises a moment of renewal and light, offering participants an opportunity to reconnect with their creative voice, reframe their narratives, and share in a community of care.

Over two days, participants will engage in practical creative exercises, gentle movement, soundwalks, personal reflection, and facilitated discussion. The course centres around themes of convalescence, identity, transformation, and the rhythms of nature. No prior experience is needed in a specific artform—only a willingness to reflect, express, and connect.

Composer-in-residence at the Chelsea Physic Garden, Dr. Helen Anahita Wilson, leads this  unique short course opportunity exploring intersections of nature, sound, and music. In this course, participants will learn how to integrate natural sounds and biological data into their creative practices through activities including field recording, soundwalking, biodata collection, and interspecies collaboration. Students will have the chance to create both solo and group projects, while exploring the principles of sustainability and ethical practice in response to the climate emergency. This course encourages new creative paths in biophilic music and sonic arts, fostering innovation and a deeper connection to the natural world.