Learning at Emerson

18/08/2026

Ready to meet yourself with greater curiosity, courage and playfulness?

Nose to Nose Clown Level 1 is a six-day residential experience in authenticity, creativity, movement and connection.

Led by Vivian Gladwell and Ali Stockford, the course creates a supportive space to:

• reconnect with spontaneity;
• let go of judgement and expectation;
• build confidence and emotional presence;
• strengthen connection with others;
• explore creativity through movement and improvisation.

No previous experience is required.

22–27 September 2026 | 7 - 12 March 2027 | 15 - 20 August 2027

Fee: £555
Bursaries may be available.

Explore the course and apply through the course page.
https://emerson.org.uk/courses/nose-to-nose-clown-training/

13/08/2026

Six workshops. Six different doorways into holistic science.

Which question draws you?

🔹 Can geometry take us beyond our ordinary understanding of space?

🔹 What changes when optics begins with our lived experience of seeing?

🔹 What hidden relationships can be discovered between geometric forms?

🔹 How do language and narrative shape our understanding of evolution?

🔹 What can plants teach us about growth and transformation?

🔹 Can the natural world be approached as a source of meaning as well as information?

Emerson’s Holistic Science Courses run from October 2026 to June 2027.

You are welcome to choose one workshop, attend several or follow the complete series. Each weekend offers its own experiential enquiry, guided by specialist faculty.

Which doorway would you choose first?

https://emerson.org.uk/courses/holistic-science-courses/

10/08/2026

Its quality is shaped by the materials selected, the way they are handled, the conditions in which they are stored and the attentiveness brought to their application.

During Vincent Masson’s workshop at Emerson, participants will explore questions including:

🌱How do we recognise materials of the right quality?
🌱What supports effective storage and preservation?
🌱How do seasonal rhythms influence preparation work?
🌱How can preparations support the individuality of a particular farm or garden?

The workshop invites participants to develop practical understanding through close observation, discussion and direct experience.

It is not about applying one fixed method everywhere. It is about learning to perceive and respond to the land in front of us.

What have you learnt through making or working with biodynamic preparations?

If you would like to find out more join our weekend workshop with Vincent Masson

👉https://emerson.org.uk/event/biodynamic-preparation-workshop-with-vincent-masson/

28/07/2026

📢 We're Recruiting!

Emerson College is looking for an Events & Business Development Coordinator to join our friendly team.

This exciting role combines event coordination with business development, helping to deliver conferences, retreats, workshops and courses in our beautiful setting in the Ashdown Forest.

If you're organised, enjoy working with people and love bringing events to life, we'd love to hear from you.

👉 Read more and apply via our website: https://emerson.org.uk/jobs/

Please feel free to share this opportunity with anyone who may be interested.

Work With Us Current Opportunities Emerson College offers a range of opportunities within adult education in East Sussex, with roles across teaching, administration, hospitality, arts and land-based work. Located near Ashdown Forest and within easy reach of London and Brighton, we provide a collabor...

17/07/2026

Perhaps you've been looking for something different.

A space to explore creativity.

A chance to step away from routine.

An opportunity to reconnect with spontaneity, confidence and curiosity.

Nose to Nose Clown Level 1 welcomes people from all walks of life, including educators, therapists, healthcare professionals, performers and those simply interested in personal growth.

You don't need experience.

You don't need to be funny.

You only need curiosity and an open heart.

Could this be the experience you've been looking for?

Learn more 👉 https://emerson.org.uk/our-courses/nose-to-nose-clown-l1/

11/07/2026

One of the questions we are often asked is, "Do I need any experience?"

The answer is no.

People come to Nose to Nose from many different backgrounds.

🎓Teachers looking to deepen connection in the classroom.

👨‍⚕️Therapists exploring presence and empathy.

👩‍Healthcare professionals developing communication skills.

🎩Performers seeking authenticity.

🙂And individuals simply looking for a new way to explore personal growth.

What they share is curiosity

Could this be for you?

Learn more about Nose to Nose Clown Level 👉 1 https://emerson.org.uk/our-courses/nose-to-nose-clown-l1/

10/07/2026

What does it mean to truly understand health?

We recently sat down with Dr Michael Evans to talk about health, healing and the importance of looking beyond symptoms alone.

Michael shares his thoughts on professional development, holistic healthcare and why the Health Studies programme at Emerson College is "very much a journey rather than a gathering of information."

Read the full article here 😃👉 https://emerson.org.uk/health-studies-healthcare-professionals/

06/07/2026

People come to Nose to Nose from many different walks of life.

Educators, therapists, healthcare professionals, performers, facilitators and those simply looking for a new way to explore personal growth.

What they often discover is that clowning isn't about entertaining others.

It's about authenticity.

It's about presence.

It's about finding the freedom to meet yourself and others with openness, curiosity and compassion.

Nose to Nose Clown Level 1 offers a unique opportunity to explore creativity, confidence and connection in a supportive and playful environment.

Could this be the experience you're looking for?

Learn more 👉https://emerson.org.uk/our-courses/nose-to-nose-clown-l1/

22/06/2026

A sea of chamomile and a quiet morning in the gardens.

This week, Joanna was harvesting chamomile for the biodynamic preparations, a seasonal task that she looks forward to each year.

As we talked, she described how relaxing and fulfilling she finds the work. Watching her move carefully through the flowers, it felt less like a job and more like a conversation with the landscape.

Chamomile is one of the traditional biodynamic preparations, gathered and prepared to support healthy compost, soil and plant life.

At Emerson, many of our learning experiences begin with direct engagement with the land. Moments like these remind us that there is value in slowing down, paying attention and working with the rhythms of nature.

Have you ever found unexpected peace in a simple task?

19/06/2026

When was the last time you allowed yourself to be fully present?

Nose to Nose Clown Level 1 is not about learning tricks or performing for an audience. It is about discovering authenticity, spontaneity and the courage to meet life with openness and curiosity.

Through guided exercises, improvisation and playful exploration, participants develop confidence, creativity and emotional presence.

This course is open to everyone 💫

Whether you are a performer, educator, therapist, healthcare professional, facilitator or simply curious about personal growth, clowning offers a surprising pathway to self-discovery.

No experience is required.

Explore the course and find out more 👉 https://emerson.org.uk/our-courses/nose-to-nose-clown-l1/