PARTS WORK PLAYGROUND

 a 7 week workshop to creatively understand and dramatize your parts

inspired by Internal Family Systems

Seven Saturdays April 13-June 1st from 2-5 PM PST

IN PERSON IN PORTLAND OREGON

This in person group workshop is for people who are artistically inclined (or curious!) who want to deepen their somatic and creative understanding of their psyche and parts system.

Combining INTERNAL FAMILY SYSTEMS and dramatic play, participants will learn how to:

-identify & map parts of their psyche

-embody a part of themselves creatively (write, act, sing, paint, dance, clown, move, film..!)

- and perform/share their creative explorations through the artistic discipline of their choice

This group will serve as a community art ritual space towards our collective healing, liberation and embodiment!

come be in connection with other artists, makers, healers, dreamers and devisers as we engage in a

multi-disciplinary exploration of the matrix that is YOU!

7 WEEKS OF…

EXPERIMENTAL THEATER TECHNIQUES

IFS PARTS WORK THEORY

SOMATIC INQUIRY, MOVEMENT AND MEDITATION

CREATIVE REMEDIATION FOR PERSONAL AND COLLECTIVE PAIN

COMMUNAL SUPPORT & WITNESSING

ARTISTIC RITUAL AS A MAGIC SPELL

CO-FACILITATED BY

ARTIST AND PRODUCER JULIA BRAY & IFS TRAINED PSYCHOTHERAPIST MARGARET KING

Hi! We’re Margaret & Julia!

We’re two friends who bonded over the desire to explore creative group rituals. Our paths collided with a mutual excitement for one another’s gifts and a yearning to learn more from each other.

In the fall of 2023 we trained together in an experimental devising program called DeathClown which combines clowning and death practices. We were thrilled to witness one another’s art. Our friendship continues to be a source of growth and expansion.

We are so excited to combine our expertise to bring you Parts Work Playground.

Below is a little bit more about each of us!

Margaret King (She/her) and her many parts…

-Tender-hearted class clown, licensed trauma therapist since 2017, facilitator of good times & communal gatherings 

-Somatic exploration, IFS and Brainspotting are Margaret’s primary ways of working with her clients 

- Dabbler, witch, karaoke connoisseur

-White, queer Southern Lady Under Tremendous Stress, and friend of many beings (including her tiny dog Leo)

-Creative, neurodivergent horse girl all grown up

-Chaotic-good catalyst for change and necessary upgrades

-Believer in the power of the erotic, dreamer of a better world

-lifelong learner of decolonization practices, ritual, and resonant divination tools

-Messy Virgo sun with a not so subtle Aries rising 

-A home & safe haven for ALL of her parts 

Julia Bray (She/They) and ThEIR many parts….

JULIA IS A…

-multi-disciplinary artist & performer, theater director for children & creative producer of ALL BOATS a variety show for local artists to make new work.

-mystic witch who is in conversation with a multitude of energies and lineages of yoga, breathwork and ritual with a critical eye towards the capitalization of self-improvement.

-  narrative based astrologer, trauma informed trained teacher, flower obsessed queen, actual tree hugger

-currently pregnant queer, mom to sparkle moon dog, freak, friend, lover, aquarius sun, libra moon, leo rising with a perpetually longing venus conjunct north node in pisces.

- adhd artist who is consistently creating and alchemizing her healing process through performance, dance, song, storytelling and art

- perfectionist, a critic, a sage, a wisdom keeper, a party girl, a sleepy head, a rule follower, a people pleaser, a demisexual slut, a magician.

THIS SPACE IS FOR YOU IF YOU:

- are a deep feeler and want to learn how to make art out of your sensations

-are a creative type looking to integrate purposeful healing & spirituality into your process

-are a nervous system/therapy nerd who wants to expand your creative expression

-are wanting to understand IFS more thoroughly in a non-theraputic setting

-are curious to learn experimental somatic techniques of devising work, creating character and performing

-are an artist looking for contained creative space, deadlines, and support in your process of making new work!

-are open minded, willing to experiment, and excited to learn, grow and practice new things

-are looking for community connections with fellow creatives, healers, helpers and humans

THE DETAILS

We will meet for seven Saturday’s from 2-5 PM PST from April 13 to June 1st

APRIL 13, APRIL 20, APRIL 27: PART ONE

Basics of IFS, Mapping of Our Parts, The 6 F’s of IFS, Somatic Movement, Stream of Consciousness Monologue Writing, Psychodrama Techniques, Basics of Devising

MAY 4: INTEGRATION AND CREATION BREAK

Take this time off to start to implement what you’ve learned in class, narrowing in on the part that you’d like to explore & devise from for your performance/presentation.

MAY 11, MAY 18, MAY 25: PART TWO

Selection of a Part, Continued Somatic Movement, Experimental Play, Gentle Peer-Feedback & Group Witnessing, Creation & Editing, Costuming & Sensory World Building, Rehearsal & Dress Rehearsal, Individualized Support

JUNE 1: PERFORMANCE//PRESENTATION

The culmination of the creative work you have done to embody & externalize a part of your psyche in the way that best honors that part’s needs for expression!

A performance, a party, a memorial, a rebirth, a ritual, a spell of art & mystery & reclamation!

SLIDING SCALE ACCESS PRICING:

We are committed to offering a wide range of access to this experience! WE WANT YOU HERE!

Please honestly assess your ability to contribute to this space keeping in mind those who may need to utilize lower scale options.

ABUNDANCE: $700 and up

this is for folks currently feeling abundant and thriving who are able to contribute more to support differently financed participants!

REGULAR PRICE: $650

this is the pricing that reflects our time, energy, training, expertise & space rental! If you are currently experiencing financial stability, able to pay rent, buy groceries, vacation and explore the world with ease, please consider paying at this tier!

MIDDLE TIER: $500-550

this is flexible pricing to allow for folks who are feeling financially at ease but need to conserve some resources at the moment.

ACCESS TIER: $400-500

while we recognize this is still a considerable amount of money for many people, this is our lowest access tier for folks who are more financially in need.

SCHOLARSHIP PRICING: $300

we have a limited number of scholarship positions available for BIPOC community members

E-mail us at partsworkplayground@gmail.com for questions, payment plan options or scholarship information.

TO SECURE YOUR SPOT:

-Send your financial contribution via Paypal to mking478@gmail.com or Scan the QR Code above! Please select friends and family for your payment so no one pays a fee.

-Send us an e-mail at partsworkplayground@gmail.com and let us know you just snagged a spot!

Currently our location is TBA but will be conveniently located in Portland, OR.

If you feel your belly tingling and heart bursting and an excited yes building in your body, we hope you’ll join us! If you have any questions at all, please don’t hesitate to reach out and chat.

with love,

Margaret & Julia