Regional Arts WA in partnership with Southern Forest Arts are excited to present a dynamic, career developing, two-day Creative Leadership Program, in Manjimup on Tuesday November 30th and Wednesday December 1st.
Designed for organisations, community leaders, local governments, teachers, artists and creative thinkers in the Southern Forests & Valleys region, this intensive leadership program will give you the theoretical knowledge and practical skills to build and strengthen your creative leadership skills.
Led by Dr Shona Erskine, a registered psychologist the program has been designed to help facilitate a culture of self-led leadership, collaborative leadership and community-led contribution, to specifically nurture the growth of leaders in regional WA.
The program is delivered in two modules over two days:
MODULE ONE – BEING CREATIVE (Tuesday)
Creative practice skills that everyone can use, no matter the situation. These micro-skills are easy to access and research has shown you will have a better than even chance at being creative when you need to be. No background in creative practice is needed to develop these skills.
MODULE TWO – CREATIVITY IN GROUPS (Wednesday)
Leadership processes for working with groups that need to think laterally and produce creative solutions. Creativity is most often a group endeavour! This module articulates the factors that guide groups toward creative solutions.
DATE Tuesday November 30th and Wednesday December 1st
TIME: 9am to 4pm
VENUE: Manjimup Wellness & Respite Centre, Edwards Street, Manjimup
CATERING:
Light refreshments are provided throughout the two days. Participants are to arrange their own lunch. Please contact Southern Forest Arts if you have any specific dietary needs.
COST: $250 (for the full two day program). Payment must be received by 25th October 2021 to secure your place.
TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE HERE
Further info: 0418 754 704
ABOUT THE FACILITATOR:
Dr Shona Erskine is a registered psychologist in private practice. She is a graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts and retrained as a psychologist through Deakin University and The University of Melbourne following an extensive career as a contemporary dancer.
Shona has expertise in delivering psychology for performing artists through professional companies, universities, and in private practice. Dr Erskine has developed curriculum in areas of mental wellbeing and creativity with interest in disseminating best practice models to performing artist, teachers, and directors.
Shona has dedicated her work as an organisational psychologist to understanding creativity and innovation. She leads workshops on the neuropsychology of creative practice and runs facilitation processes that attend to complexity and perspective. In particular, she coaches artists and directors in thinking processes for their artistic endeavours. www.shonaerskine.com/about/

Cancellation & refund Policy:
- If a participant cancels outside of two weeks before the start of the workshop and has paid the full amount of the workshop, the payment will be refunded minus a processing fee.
- If a participant cancels within two weeks of the first day of the workshop and has paid the full amount there will be no refund.
- If extenuating circumstances occur such as an emergency, death, or tragedy, the SFA committee will review a request for full refund.
- If the workshop is cancelled by Southern Forest Arts, a full refund will be given
THANKS FOR SUPPORTING ARTISTIC AND CULTURAL VITALITY IN THE SOUTHERN FORESTS AND VALLEYS REGION