Hampton Philosophy Workshops (In school holidays only)

Hampton Philosophy Workshops

These informal workshops offer an opportunity to meet in the School holidays and focus on a philosophical topic or practice and enjoy sharing observations and practical experience. Each week will be different, no need to book, just turn up, join in and enjoy! Attend as many as you like over the School holidays. Everyone is welcome. No prior knowledge is needed.

Next 2026 Workshop Dates: Tues 15th & Tues 22nd September; Tues 27th & Sat 31st October.
Tuesdays: 2.15-4.30pm
Location: The Conference Room at Hampton Inspired Hub, 3 Ashley Rd, TW12 2JA (Opposite Hampton Railway Station)

One-off Sessions

In the School holidays at the Hampton Inspired Hub. Explore a particular question or topic each week and endeavour to discern the truth from untruth, conscious from habit, and that which leads to happiness rather than misery. Hopefully the sessions will give a fresh view and will be engaging, enjoyable and relevant.

What to expect:

1) Explore a spontaneous question about life or an aspect of philosophy from East or West relevant to those present. Seek Justice in Economics, Study Plato or much more.

2) A philosophical practice or exercise and share our experiences. eg Awareness exercises, Sanskrit chanting, Walking meditation, Calligraphy practice, conscious Art etc

3) We will enjoy a tea / coffee break and the good company in the Hub Cafe.

4) Working Mindfully Practice Session – Sometimes working with our hands as a team on a physical project.

Sessions will take place during the Easter, Summer and Christmas holidays on Tuesday afternoons – see above for details of the next sessions.

Suggested Voluntary donation: £5 / session (by cash or card) on the day or online above.

We always endeavour to find fresh ways to energise and inspire the practical work of philosophy and everyone is welcome.

Contact: 0777 9036 111 or PeterR@fses.org | Please call, text or email for further details.

Price

£5.00

Availability: 20 in stock

Limited places

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How it works on our educational courses

A tutor presents material, and leads a discussion based on what arises. Being practical rather than academic, the emphasis is on personal knowledge. Students are encouraged neither to accept nor reject the ideas put forward, but to test them in practice for themselves, in the light of their own experience.

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Hampton Philosophy Workshops (In school holidays only)