Anyone based in Geneva or near? Interested in summer graphic facilitation workshop?
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Hello Fellow Facilitators!?
Prior to COVID I used to offer an annual graphic facilitation workshop in BC, Canada as well as privately for organizations upon request. This was developed and delivered with a fellow facilitation that helped start this list serve (Nancy White).?
I am going to be in Geneva, Switzerland this August and was wondering if anyone would be interested to attend (and/or help me host) a graphic facilitation?workshop August?30-31st, 2022. Another date may be possible but this date is my preference. Costs would be determined based on space and supplies (I don't know the costs in Geneva and perhaps?an organization wants to host in exchange?for participants). My hope is to make it affordable for people to attend and share some of my love for drawing on walls with you and others!?
Graphic facilitation is about using visuals to help make meaning and increase our engagement as facilitators. I have put a few descriptions and resources below to help explain what it is and what I have been focusing on in previous workshops.?
Please be in touch if you are interested?in being on my invitation list or have ideas of an organization that may be able to help me host the workshop.?
Thank you!? Michelle
Check out this??to get a taste of what¡¯s in store in a quick minute via YouTube.
Below is a visual summary done on an iPad from rosviz2019 by our guest graphic recorder Lisa Gates! 
? And for those who want the details in words¡.this is an overview of what we typically cover.? DAY 1: I CAN DRAW ¨C Hands-On Writing on Walls? 
The first day, we will start out by touching the paper, playing with the pens and loosening up our drawing muscles. We¡¯ll silence those pesky inner censors and address the basics of ¡°drawing?on walls¡± including basic shapes, lettering and some initial iconography. You will learn a variety of ways to draw faces and people, an often intimidating but key element for visual engagement. We¡¯ll cover basic techniques and tricks that enable any of us to draw as a way of capturing and communicating ideas with each other. At the end of the day, you will apply your skills by visually planning a real project or meeting you have.? Facilitation techniques including icebreakers, giving and receiving feedback and flip chart enhancements will be interspersed throughout the day. DAY 2: Using Visuals For Group Processes & Facilitation Methods? 
The second day we will apply our graphic skills in practice.? We will explore how visuals can enhance?group?processes such as planning, meetings and evaluation. We will create mind maps, mandalas and a range of practical templates.? We¡¯ll look at the use of visuals and participatory graphics (where the pen goes into everyone¡¯s hands) with group facilitation methods such as World Cafe, Open Space, and more. We will pay attention to preparation, the actual visual work, and follow up including digital capture of paper-based images. There will be time for lots of practice, feedback and facilitation support. Throughout the two days you will have a safe, supportive (and fun!) space to practice and build confidence for real work settings. ?
And for those tactile types, some supplies we play with over the 2 days!? 
Thank you for considering and sharing with anyone that may want to learn more! If you or your organization may be able to help with hosting the workshop, please contact me as soon as possible!?
Have a great day,?
-- Michelle Laurie michellelaurie.com
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