the PRESS & Participants SAY

“The Urban Curiosity founder was an everyday Londoner and far from the kind of mindfulness leader I had been expecting. ‘Mental health’ is still a scary phrase despite its obvious importance but the session was full of practical advice with tips relatable to everyday life.” 

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❇️  “I found the session inspiring, rejuvenating and far more therapeutic than I had anticipated! I particularly enjoyed making my little book and thinking about the idea of self empathy, which I've woken up this morning still thinking about.” - Terri, UK

❇️  “This was exactly what I needed to press the reset button. Clare created a no pressure environment where creativity could come out easily to play!” - Aimee, USA

❇️  “I feel like the curtain has been pulled back in so many ways. Thank you for creating such a generous and warm welcoming space for us all.” - Philippa, Australia

❇️  “Going for that walk and making notes felt empowering, like I was doing something novel with public space." - Shireen, UK

❇️  “The Walkshop is like a ticket to Wonderland: great mentor, fantastic adventures and unexpected wisdom.” - Mylene, France

MORE KIND WORDs

❇️  “Urban Curiosity embodies all that creativity is and should be: collaboration, fun, openness to learning and a willingness to follow sparks that emerge from all these things. The Walkshop provides a practical focus on your own creative processes and a springboard to new and exciting things. It will nurture your creativity for months to come.” 

- RACHEL CONNOR, NOVELIST & SENIOR LECTURER IN CREATIVE WRITING

❇️  “Having a social media meltdown? A digital burnout? One antidote is the Urban Curiosity Walkshop. Hit the streets with pen and paper and, most importantly, your attention span.” - Time Out London

❇️  “What a hugely enjoyable, stimulating, worthwhile day! There's a lot to be said for giving oneself "permission" to have a day away from all the routines and technological noise of everyday life to explore the inner mind a bit. I can't recommend this workshop highly enough." - Stephanie Zia, founder of Blackbird Digital Books

❇️  “As a contributor to our online MA Creative Writing and Wellbeing course Clare shared her many years of practical expertise in this area with warmth, kindness and openness. Students benefitted immensely from her knowledge of facilitation and thoughtful reflections on being a writer in the world.” - Dr Megan C. Hayes, lecturer in creative writing

❇️  “This weekend I am at a city writing retreat hosted by the wonderful Clare Barry. It’s perfect opportunity to unwind and spend chunks of time writing away from the distractions of life.” – Jackee Holder, coach, author & interfaith minister