Announcing...
This newsletter is filled with information about our new 4-part online course beginning in January 2021.
Important: Tickets will go on sale from next week. Please check back on our events page for the opening of bookings.
Welcome to Crop Circle Explorers!
|
Crop Circle Explorers is a new series of online courses designed and presented by Geoff Fitzpatrick and Karen Alexander that aims to dive deeply into the crop circles and some of the related phenomena that surround them. With a focus upon
the experiential, we will be combining drawing, geometry, art and the psyche to create a unique view of each formation we explore.
In this first course we will be exploring in depth the beautiful crop circle that appeared at (Ramscombe Bottom) Calstone Wellington, Wiltshire, in 2016.
This was by far the most impressive and magnificent formation of the 2016 season. It measured some 450ft approx and was located in a sloping field on the side of Ranscomb Bottom, a deep and beautiful scenic valley at the end of the Marlborough
Downs. Oldbury Castle, the Cherhill monument and the Cherhill white horse lay close-by - to the north of this formation.
This design contains exquisite five-fold geometry (pentagrams and pentagons), combined with a subtle decagon, to create a sublime visual image. It is a circle that enchanted and perplexed many, it will be our task to explore and uncover some of its
secrets and subtleties and to begin to draw out some personal meaning from this incredible event.
|
|
|
|
Explore more deeply
Each course will explore just one crop circle, allowing us time to really look deeply at what each circle reveals to us and to follow and tease-out many of the threads that they present us with.
The language that underpins phenomenon
We will be unpacking their geometry, numbers and ratios, inviting you to re-create each circle for yourself as part of fully immersing yourself in this beautiful mystery. Together we will explore the language that underpins the phenomenon and
learn about the implicit order and creative principle it reveals.
The transformation of personal and human consciousness
In equal measure, we will also be giving time to looking at and sharing how these magnificent shapes and designs impact us personally, using specially designed visual and meditative exercises, alongside our drawing. We
will look at the role of synchronicity and intuition as we allow each circle to work its magic on us and develop our drawings into modern-day mandalas.
All of this while having fun in a tribe of like minded people!
|
|
|
|
|
Geoff Fitzpatrick was introduced to mandalas whilst studying the pioneering work of Carl G Jung and has spent the past 15 years exploring the intersection of geometry, spirituality and psychology through these symbols. Working with mandalas has opened Geoff to the profound power geometry possesses to influence states of consciousness. The construction of sacred sand
mandalas during Geoff’s Mandalanature sessions opens people to a deeper aspect of themselves by blending creativity, geometry and mindfulness in a unique and special way. In addition to his studies at Trinity College and the Milltown Institute, Geoff has trained with Dr. Stanislav Grof MD learning a psychotherapeutic technique called Holotropic Breathwork.This is default placeholder text. Edit and replace with whatever you want.
|
|
|
|
Karen is a long time circles researcher (1990-present day) who has for many years brought a thoughtful and introspective touch to researching the crop circles. A highly respected and influential speaker and writer, her work seamlessly fuses sacred art, spirituality, psychology and philosophy – the scholarly and the intuitive. Karen is perhaps best known as the writer behind the annually published Crop Circle Year Books (1999
– 2019) and Crop Circles: Signs, Wonders & Mysteries (Arcturus, 2006 & updated in 2009 & 2012). She is also known for her hand drawn images and paintings of the crop circles which are widely admired and collected.
|
|
|
|
Crop circle explorers is an invitation to uncover the hidden beauty, harmony and order revealed by crop circles. It is a language one can learn that will help you interact with the phenomenon in a
fun and enriching way.
- Anyone with an open-hearted interest in crop circles – newcomer or veteran
- Those that feel called to this kind of exploration
- If you would like to learn more about the geometry and the deeper symbolism of the circles
- If you would like to develop your own connection to the crop circles
- Those that would like to develop their own personal response to, and interpretation of, the crop circles
- Have you ever wondered about mystery? Are you drawn to topics that stretch your worldview, open your mind and help you see reality in an expanded way.
- If you’ve ever gazed upon crop circles and felt captivated by their beauty and majesty.
- If coincidence and synchronicity feel meaningful for you
- If you feel an intuitive calling to the world of crop circles and would like to explore this beautiful phenomenon with a like minded tribe then…. This course is for you!
What will you learn?
- You will learn about the first principles of sacred geometry applicable to the crop circle we are working with
- You will receive drawing tips and best practice
- Learn about how to approach drawing the crop circles
- Learn about the qualities and symbolism of sacred number, ratio and proportion
- You will understand the connection of those principles to creation and the cosmos
- Also learn about the important role personal interaction and the human psyche play in the crop circle phenomenon
- Learn about mandalas and their connection to crop circles
- Experience how to meditate upon crop circle geometry
- Enjoy the sense of satisfied completion creating mandalas affords
Why take this course?
- To get a new and deeper perspective of the crop circle phenomenon
- To develop your own practice for exploring the crop circles for yourself
- To work in a fully experiential way with a group in which your own ideas are encouraged and welcome
- To take part in a co-creative process towards a better understanding of the phenomenon
- To build a tribe of crop circle explorers!
- Enjoy giving yourself some time, space and permission to explore the beauty, harmony and mystery this rich phenomenon provides.
Important Note: It is not in the scope of this course to address in detail the history of the crop circle phenomenon or to look in depth at what makes them or how.
Please see our Introduction to the Crop Circle phenomenon webinar for this type of material.
|
|
|
|
|
Course Outline
- Aim – To explore the beauty, meaning and mystery of crop circles
- Objective – To provide you with a new lens to view and enjoy crop circles and give you tools to explore the phenomenon in a deeper way.
Method
1. Unlocking the secret codes by drawing the geometry of crop circles,
2. meditation with the shapes
3. Group sharing.
Week 1:
Welcome and Introduction
Opening lecture
Guided Visual Meditation
Closing Circle
Week 2:
Number Symbolism and Crop Circles
Introductory Geometry Drawing Class
Guided Visual Meditation
Closing Circle
Week 3:
Full formation Drawing Class
Introduction to Mandala Process
Creation of Crop Circle Mandala
Guidelines for Crop Circle Mandala Experience
Music Meditation
Closing circle
Week 4:
Community Time and Group Sharing
Lecture on Coincidence and Synchronicity
Top of the Crops – A closing lecture on some of the most fantastic formations ever
Closing Circle.
|
|
|
|
|
|
