Our events usually include an activity suited to gentle street times. They are designed to be shared with any passing stranger – all people welcome. Here are some of our favourites, but there are so many possibilities!
Blind Drawing
Just draw your friend, or something on the street, but don't look at the page! A light-hearted way to exercise drawing technique whilst making friends.
The Smellery
Have just a few interesting herbs to hand and offer passers-by something nice to smell. Some will be confused, others very charmed.
Letter Writing
Catch up with family and friends in the old fashioned way. There's nothing quite like receiving a letter. We provide paper, envelope and pens.
The Thought Exchange
People just write a short thought on a scrap of paper, put it in the box, and pick out another stranger's thought. In this simple, but mystical way, strangers share sentiments…
Origami
Even basic origami patterns, like the jumping frog make for a nice street session.
Patchworking
Needle, thread and some baubles or rag will let you customise people to memorable effect. You'll make people very happy this way.
Mystery Call
Two, bright red, old style landline telephones which are connected. We place them on two street benches round the corner from each other. We invite friends and strangers to sit by the phone on one end and wait for a stranger to pick up the other for a chat.
Blind Mate
Bring some blindfolds and ask a few members of the public if they'd like to "meet strangers whilst blindfolded". In the right situation, they'll say yes. Bring them together before they've seen each other, have them hold hands and get the conversation going, then leave them to it. It's a sort of magic.
Readings
We often hold group and solo readings. Taking turns to read short stories and other interesting pieces accessible to all, we entertain each other and passers by, who can't help but overhear.
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