June 21st and June 22nd on-campus

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.

Course Description

Course Aims:

• To create a safe and supportive environment for creative exploration during post-cancer recovery

• To foster personal and collective reflection on healing, identity, and the body

• To explore creative practice as a restorative and expressive tool

• To mark the solstice as a moment of personal transition and hope