Hosting a Workshop

Interested in hosting a mini workshop?

It's an enjoyable and rewarding experience. The requirements are simple:

HOW MANY PEOPLE:
Ten is a good minimum number, but the mini can be conducted with fewer. To bring up the ‘critical’ number for a good experience, HAI folk are often happy to attend. No matter how many times we’ve attended a mini, many of us look forward to spending a few hours creating and basking in the room of Love. The maximum number depends on the size of the space.

WHAT KIND OF SPACE:
An open space with few or no chairs so most folks can sit on the floor in a circle and in pairs. Pillows are fine, and within the community are enough backjacks (low back support chairs) to meet the needs of the group. Most minis happen in living rooms. The space has to be private, that is, without people coming and going or interrupted by non-participants.

HOW LONG IS A MINI:
Usually 2.5 hours. It’s important for participants to be prompt, ideally 15 minutes early, since the space will be closed once the workshop begins.

FOOD: Often the workshop goes from 3 PM to 5:30 PM on a weekend afternoon, leaving time for socializing afterward and refreshments or a pot luck dinner, depending on the decision of the host.

NAMES AND NUMBERS:
Keep a record of the phone number and/or email of each person interested. When people arrive, make sure you have their particulars on a sheet to give to an Intro leader. The Intro leader(s) will usually bring name tags and pens. Please ask each participant to wear one.

WHAT TO TELL PARTICIPANTS:
Come early because the doors close. Wear comfortable clothing. You don’t need any special knowledge. You won’t be made to do anything you don’t want to. For any questions don’t hesitate to get in touch with Eric. He’d love to hear from you.