ISMETA

Entering the f/old – workshopping the f/old as somatic\artistic practice

Join transdisciplinary artist Susan Sentler for an exploration of „The Fold“ – a concept inspired by French philosopher Gilles Deleuze, who proposed that the smallest unit of matter is not the point, but the fold. This means we never come to a full stop; we’re always creating new patterns and possibilities.

Workshop Details:
• Free Introduction: Saturday, May 9th (1 hour)
• Full Workshop: Four sessions starting June 13th
• Special Offer: Attend the free intro and receive a €50 voucher for the full workshop

What to Expect:
The Fold integrates somatic inquiry with art-making, allowing participants to notice and challenge their default patterns through body-based awareness. Originally developed with colleague Glenna Batson starting in 2013, this practice welcomes anyone curious about movement and making – not just dancers.

Participants will engage in experiential „dives“ using paper of different sizes and textures, drawing tools, and comfortable clothing in a safe space. The workshop has no predetermined outcomes; it’s informative rather than formative, co-created with participants through improvisation.

The practice attracts visual artists, architects, sound artists, and dancers alike, often leading movement-based people to explore other modalities and vice versa.

Susan continues this work as a custodian of Glenna Batson’s legacy, using their co-created scripts to maintain her colleague’s voice and spirit in the practice.

What You Need: Paper (various sizes/textures), drawing/writing tools, comfortable clothing, and an open, curious mind.