Haumea Ecoversity: transformative ecoliteracy for creative & cultural professionals
As a writer and dancer, the ecoliteracy course with Cathy Fitzgerald was invaluable for my practice.
Especially the modules covering arts and community engagement and maintaining hope and resilience when faced with adversity.
Many thanks to the Kilkenny Arts office for the bursary which enabled me to participate in the course.
I live in the north of Ireland and am hoping in the next years to develop a permanent native woodland and wooded pathway for everyone in the town. This will … Continue reading Joanne McCrum: visual artist, activist, Northern Ireland
As an artist and educator, I wanted to sign up for Cathy’s Ecoliteracy course to support my teaching and learning within an educational context, and to support my own practice and research.
The content is rich and vast and I could not have imagined the extent of Cathy’s commitment to building such a holistic and rigorous course. It was really inspiring.
“I was drawn to this course without really knowing much of what it would cover, and all I can say is that I am so grateful I jumped in. It … Continue reading Laura O’Neill: Singer-SongWriter, Co. Kilkenny
The Haumea Ecoversity Ecoliteracy course in early 2023 was a great way to begin the year. It really expanded my thinking about the climate emergency and my response to it. … Continue reading Anna Browne: flower farmer, sustainability educator, West Meath Ireland
The state of the planet is a challenging and confronting area where I can often feel overwhelmed. With the Haumea Ecoversity Ecoliteracy course, Cathy and Nikos provided a balance of … Continue reading Mary Webster, educator and maker, compassion curricula, Netherlands
I feel better equipped to communicate the essence of my work now. The Haumea Ecoversity Ecoliteracy course content underpins the creative self-care, and earth-care work I have been doing for … Continue reading Derval Dunford, Breathwork, MBSR & ecoartist, Co. Mayo
I have a feeling the Haumea Ecoliteracy course is going to linger and have a true longtime effect on me. It was both nourishing and also healing medicine for my … Continue reading Rønnaug Paulsen Stokke, artist-educator, dancer Oslo, Norway
I am an earth artist in my role as gardener, a performer who moves with the land story, an artist who walks and wanders and a passionate believer in the … Continue reading Carmel Ennis: Masters Social Policy, currently a postgraduate student in EcoArts at Crawford Art College, Dublin
Participating in the Haumea Essential Ecoliteracy course was akin to being in a thriving ecosystem filled with layers of abundance. Great attention to detail, wide-ranging and varied lessons and resources. … Continue reading Éidín Griffin: regenerative designer, gardener, heirloom seed saver, illustrator, Kinsale, Ireland
Participating in the Haumea Essential Ecoliteracy course has been such an enriching experience. It opened the door to a whole new area of learning for me which impacts my work … Continue reading Jessica Kerr: cellist, musician and teacher, Glasgow, Scotland
The Haumea Ecoversity Ecoliteracy course is a must for anyone serious about understanding the depth and potential for their work in the context of the arts, humanity, and the planet. … Continue reading Regan Stacey, artist, environmentalist , Connecticut, USA