UK, GLOUCESTERSHIRE - Create A Singing Bowl, Ton Akkermans, Hawkwood College, Painswick Old Road, Stroud, Gloucestershire. GL6 7QW, 10 May 2015
Generations of smiths and coppersmiths have dedicated their work to the search for the One Perfect All-Transcending Sound. Under Ton’s friendly, professional supervision you will learn the technique of forging to create your own singing bowl. The rhythm of metal work, the heat of the forge and the alchemical process of shaping your own instrument in an outdoor studio offers a unique combination of physical and spiritual engagement. The only residential course in the UK with Singing bowls.
single £630; shared £565; non-res £475. Materials extra £25 - £50
Ton Akkermans is a gifted blacksmith from Holland with extensive knowledge of singing bowls and metal instruments of ancient Tibet. He is assisted during the course and at the concert by his partner Carolina Schomper, a dancer, artist and energy worker. A concert and initiation day are offered after the summer school.
SINGING BOWL INITIATION DAY:
Course date: Thursday, 14 May 2015 - Friday, 15 May 2015
In depth work with attunement meditations and sound work to gain a deeper understanding of the tuning of the singing bowl. The day includes time outside in the beautiful Hawkwood Gardens, listening to the spirit of the land. Open to people who have already worked with Ton and Carolina Akkermans.
single- £145, shared- £130, Non residential- £110 £10 discount if booked with course Create a Singing Bowl
includes Thursday supper and Friday lunch, plus breakfast for residents
Arrival and registraion 4.00pm Thursday 14 May. Supper and concert that evening. Course ends 5.00pm Friday 15 May
