Workshop description
If you are a PhD candidate or a postdoctoral researcher at UiO and would like to reflect on your own approaches to academic writing, improve your collaboration skills, or simply find more joy and inspiration in writing, we invite you to a series of three workshops based on art therapy methods dedicated to those themes. It is possible to join selected workshops or sign up for a whole series. See the themes and dates below under "Registration".
Preparations
There is no preparation or prerequisite skill required to attend.
About the workshop
These practical workshops use art therapy methods to help you explore the challenges that can make writing feel difficult or unmotivating, and processes that can fuel your writing. Rather than focusing on specific writing techniques, the workshops invite self-exploration and moving between verbal and visual expression. You will have an opportunity to make art, connect with other researchers, and discover new, supportive ways to approach your writing process.
The workshops are based on art therapy methods, but are not a replacement to personal or group therapy.
Language
The workshops are facilitated in English.
Registration
Registration is on a first come, first served basis, and the group size is limited to 10 participants. Please note that this workshop series is dedicated only to PhD candidates and postdoctoral candidates. You must register for each desired workshop individually.
Each workshop takes place from 12:15-15 in Georg Sverdrups hus, Grupperom 1, on their respective dates.
Workshop Themes
- Friday 13 March, 12:15-15:00: Writing as an exciting process
- Friday 20 March, 12:15-15:00: Collaboration in writing
- Friday 27 March, 12:15-15:00: Finding your voice as a writer
Facilitator
The workshops are led by Agata Zelechowska. Agata Zelechowska is a researcher, artist and facilitator who holds a PhD in musicology from the University of Oslo and a master’s degree in psychology from the University of Warsaw. The workshops are offered in collaboration with the University of Oslo Academic Writing Centre as part of the professional practice component of Dr Zelechowska’s master’s studies in art therapy at OsloMet.