Liminal Spaces: Honouring the Place Between No Longer and Not Yet - Drawing & Poetry Workshops

Life is full of thresholds—the tender moments when one chapter has closed, and the next has yet to fully arrive. These “liminal spaces” can feel uncertain, but they also hold immense possibilities. 

This full-day Drawing & Poetry Workshop is an invitation to pause, reflect, and create in community. Guided by artist-coach Massimo and poet-coach Jane, you’ll be gently supported as you:

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• Explore your inner landscape through drawing and poetry.

• Use meditation and reflection to connect with your deeper self.

• Discover new perspectives and meanings in times of change.

• Share a nourishing, creative experience in the heart of Southwark.

No prior experience with art or writing is needed. All you need to bring is curiosity, openness, and a willingness to step into the space between “no longer” and “not yet.”

What Past Participants Say

✨ “A beautiful gift. I’m so pleased I gave it to myself… I won’t be leaving another 30 years before I pick up a paintbrush! It was so rich to combine words with painting.”

✨ “I felt reconnected to my true self in a soothing, grounding space. It was an invitation to play, experiment and be free—always held with warmth and without judgment.”

✨ “Although I came with apprehension that I couldn’t write a poem, I soon got into the flow. The space was welcoming and inclusive, with so much encouragement to express my creativity.”

✨ “The gathering felt magical. Each layer of creativity revealed something deeper—I left feeling joyful, inspired, and connected.”

✨ “It was very well organised, and the poetry and creativity flowed beautifully. I felt included and welcome as soon as I walked in.”

✨ “Thank you for creating such a safe, generous space to try something new, explore deeply, and share openly.”

When & Where:
📍 Southwark, London
🗓️ Saturdays 11 am to 4 pm, check all the dates on the booking button

Come as you are. Leave with fresh insight, creative expression, and a renewed sense of connection—with yourself and with others.

This workshop invites participants to break down the traditional barriers between poetry and drawing, creating a dynamic, collaborative creative experience. The session will guide participants through a series of interactive exercises that inspire them to translate poetic language into visual imagery and vice versa.

We will explore the liminal moments between what was and what will be. Like standing in a doorway between two rooms, we will explore the sensation of being between states - no longer fully in the old chapter but not yet arrived in the new one. We might explore questions like: What do you carry with you across thresholds? What does the air feel like in this in-between space?

Benefits: 

1. Expanded creative thinking
2. Enhanced ability to translate between visual and verbal languages
3. Increased artistic confidence
4. Deeper understanding of metaphorical and symbolic expression
5. Experience with collaborative art-making

What to expect:

• Warm-up exercises: meditation, visualization, embodiment
• Participants create intuitive drawings while listening to evocative ambient music
• Share initial sketches and discuss the emotions and memories they evoke
• Write a poem inspired by the received artwork
• From intuitive drawings, moving from embodiment to creating poetry
• A series of short exercises as prompts guides you
  
• In the sweet territory of silence
• A place of reflection and contemplation
• Facilitating a connection to the inner knowing

Venue:

The venue is based in a private space in modern facilities within the Southwark area. It's perfect for creative activities, with a large and bright open space with great privacy and tranquillity.

- Website: www.massimocomuzzi.com

- Email: info@massimocomuzzi.com

FAQ:

What's included?

• Collage and drawing material. Bring your art media if you wish.
• A 5-hour workshop in a private space designed for art-making
• Professional artist guidance and inspiration
• Professional life coaching facilitation for a safe and creative environment
• Lunch is included for an authentic Italian food experience

How will we work together?

Confidentiality: what’s said in the room stays in the room.

No judgment, no fixing, no assumptions.

Be comfortable, be intuitive. Let your body drive the drawing, and the mind will catch up.

Is any preparation required by the participants?

No preparation is required. Be prepared to be surprised, and activating the intuition is key to the success of the workshop.

What else:

Fun! Yes, learning with a good laugh and a sense of humour makes it enjoyable and more imaginative.

A message from Massimo Comuzzi – Artist and Coach

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My purpose, as both a life coach and an intuitive artist, is to create a lasting impact on the lives of others through my dual pursuits. As a coach, I am fulfilled when I see my clients navigating life’s complexities with clarity and courage. As an intuitive artist, success is reflected in my ability to convey deep emotional and spiritual emotions through my drawings.

Ultimately, success is about harmonizing these two passions—life coaching and intuitive art—into a cohesive journey that enriches my life and those I connect to.

A message from Jane Banks – Poet and Coach

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My purpose, as both a life coach and a poet, is to provide a space, as witness, to the soul’s longing for self-expression in the world. A safe container for self-reflection and growth. As I build my own capacity for self-expression and show up fully in my life, I too give agency for others to do the same. We are all just walking each other home.

Writing enables us to reconnect with our essence and reveals our true nature. It is an act of activism! Life coaching and poetry are perfect bedfellows for growth, fun and initiating a “glow up”.