Creative Facilitator Rosie Carnall brings you events for thinking, talking and writing together. Based in Sheffield, but working nationally and online, Rosie has over a decade in experience of providing interesting and inspiring events and workshops. Trained as a facilitator of philosophical enquiry through Thoughtful (previously SAPERE), she's also got an MA in Creative Writing and a professional background in mediation.

Rosie continues to develop and explore how to bring people together for enriching workshop experiences. Watch this space for new developments, currently available are:

• Actual Humans: thinking and talking together - philosophical enquiry sessions using the Philosophy for Communities methodology, in-person and online. Structured but flexible sessions to explore ideas together.
• Write from the Art. is a simple but effective offer for anyone who enjoys looking at art and wants to explore new ways in to creative writing. (This workshop is also offered through the Writers Workshop, Sheffield.)
• Pop-Up Philosophy - in pubs, cafes and other community spaces. Based on philosophical enquiry, these fun and friendly sessions introduce thinking activities to get people talking about things that matter.

Based on experience of using Philosophy for Communities in art galleries, museums, pubs, community venues and workplaces, Rosie curates a range of opportunities to spark your creative, critical, collaborative and caring thinking. Whether you want to think more deeply, write new words or get to know people, these session invite your participation through talking, thinking and writing together.

Previous participants have said:

Actual Humans

I came to the Actual Humans session to socialise and get to know new people. I enjoy talking about ideas and philosophy in the practical and pragmatic way that Rosie encourages. It was great to meet other people who enjoy the same. I know a bit about a few philosophers though I have forgotten most of what I have read about them, but I can still enjoy Rosie's groups because it's not about what you know it's about your response in the moment to a question that the group chooses together.

I was looking for events in sheffield that are more than drinking and chitchat. I also enjoy discussions on deeper subjects. I really liked the subject and you as the facilitator did a great job at noticing little things and directing the activities. I think it's great. If only it could be more frequent.

Write from the Art

"This was a great, light-hearted way to play with creative writing and build confidence in finding new ways to generate writing ideas."

"I really liked the fact that it was structured, it used short exercises with a defined objective to help steer us through a range of thinking and writing which helped lead us to using our imaginations. Sharing observations and ideas was great too as it provided aspects which we may not have picked up on our own."

"I've been toying with the idea of wanting to do some creative writing, but wouldn't know where to start - this session was structured around a piece of art which helped provide a framework of thoughts and ideas to spark the imagination. I found this really helpful and will definitely be back again. thanks".