As the Wheel of the Year turns towards Samhain and the darker months begin to arrive, join us for an evening of creativity and seasonal reflection. Through tarot, collage and journalling, we'll explore Samhain's themes of release, transformation and intuition.
Samhain - which Halloween draws on - is celebrated on 31st October, and marks the beginning of winter. It's a time of honouring what has passed, embracing cycles of life, death and renewal, and listening more closely to our intuition. As nature rests and regroups for winter, we're invited to do the same.
Join us at TCN Temple Studios, right next to Temple Meads Station, for a cosy evening using tarot as a tool for self-reflection, creative inspiration and storytelling.
What to expect
We'll settle into the space with a grounding meditation and a short introduction to Samhain.
Together we'll explore a selection of tarot cards chosen especially for this ancient festival, focusing on their symbolism. We'll look at their characters and imagery, as well as the meaning behind them, and explore how they can be used to inspire creativity, reflection and introspection.
You'll then create your own mixed media tarot card using collage, drawing, and art materials, inspired by their stories, and our selection of beautifully illustrated tarot desks. You can choose to reinterpret a traditional card, or create a tarot-inspired artwork symbolising nature's continuous rhythm of growth, transition and return.
To help tap into your intuition to create these personal pieces, we'll also spend time journalling and free-writing, using prompts inspired by Samhain's themes of endings, transformation, intuition and personal growth.
Complete beginners are welcome, as well as experienced creatives. This workshop is about curiosity, creativity and self-expression, not perfection.
We'll close with a reflection circle, where you can share your art, insights and intentions for the season ahead, if you feel comfortable.
This workshop is for you if
- You're curious about tarot but don't know where to start
- You enjoy creativity with meaning and intention
- You're looking for ways to celebrate the changing seasons
- You're interested in personal development and self-reflection
- You'd like to spend an evening crafting in a welcoming and supportive environment
- You want to approach winter at a slower, more considered pace
- You’d like to learn more about the Wheel of the Year
- You love meeting like-minded people and trying something new
- You want a social activity that doesn’t involve drinking
You'll leave with your own handmade tarot card or tarot-inspired artwork, fresh creative inspiration, journalling prompts to continue using at home, and a deeper connection to the themes of Samhain.
Your hosts
Hi! We're Sami and Yvette, the friends behind Creative Rituals.
We create warm, welcoming spaces that help people slow down, get creative and reconnect with themselves through seasonal living, crafting, reflection and community.
Through our workshops we blend creativity, ritual, nature and self-development to help people mark the changing seasons in meaningful ways.
Website: www.creativerituals.co.uk
Instagram: www.instagram.com/creativeritualsinsta
Practical details
Date: Wednesday 28th October
Time: 7-9.30pm (please arrive from 6.45pm to start at 7)
Venue: Temple 1852, Temple Campus, Lower Approach Road, Bristol BS1 6QA. For more info on accessibility and location, visit: www.tcnuk.co.uk/temple-1852
This venue is right next to Temple Meads, so perfect for people coming from out of Bristol.
Tickets: £25 earlybird (off sale 10th Oct 11.45pm) | £30 general release
Materials: All materials provided, but feel free to bring along a personal journal or sketchbook if you'd prefer.
Refreshments: Complimentary alcohol-free refreshments are included in your ticket
This event is open to adults of all backgrounds, identities and creative experience levels. Whether you're a long-time tarot enthusiast, a curious beginner, or looking for a new way to celebrate Samhain, we'd love to see you there. If you have any questions about the workshop, please reach out on our socials or email
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