Holistic Science Workshops

Ruskin Mill Centre for Practice is delighted to offer a series of short holistic science courses with Emerson College. The courses offer a flavour of the experiences, ideas and perspectives that will be explored in greater depth on our new and forthcoming MA in Transformative Learning.

To book any of the courses or to find out more, please visit Emerson College.

Crossing the Threshold

Dates: 3–4 October 2026
Facilitator: Russell Arnold

In this course we will follow a sequence of geometric constructions across the threshold of sensible space into a supersensible realm.

An Optics of Visual Experience

Dates: 14–15 November 2026
Facilitators: Sascha Grusche and Troy Vine

Drawing on the pioneering work of Goethean physicist Georg Maier, this course offers an experiential introduction to the sense of sight and the lawfulness of visual space in relation to tactile space.

Projective Geometry and the Quest for Perfect Partnerships

Dates: 27–28 February 2027 Facilitators: Charlie Gunn and Troy Vine

Through hands-on exploration of cube and octahedron, this course offers an introductory journey into the wonderful world of projective geometry, where every form has a ‘perfect partner’ that complements and completes it.

The Evolution of Animals and the Evolution of Consciousness

Dates: 20–21 March 2027
Facilitators: Judyth Sassoon and Troy Vine

Bringing together a study of animal evolution and comparative literature, this course offers an experiential introduction to Owen Barfield’s writings on the evolution of consciousness.

New Eyes for Plants

Dates: 24–25 April 2027
Facilitator: Katherine Buchanan

Drawing on the pioneering work of Goethean biologist Margaret Colquhoun, this course offers an opportunity to deepen our encounter with the plant world through observation and drawing.

Reading the Book of Nature

Dates: 19–20 June 2027
Facilitator: Jonathan Code

This workshop explores the notion of reading the book of nature through nature observation, creative writing

Course information and application

RMT staff: no fee (apply via the CPD process) External course fee: £165 per workshop

Location: Emerson College, East Sussex RH18 5JX

Each workshop is a standalone weekend, please apply to each workshop separately.