On Knowing: SOLITUDE & COMMUNITY

SOLITUDE & COMMUNITY

A Philosophical & Artistic Workshop on Balance, Connection, and Personal Growth

In our fast-paced, hyper-connected world, finding a balance between solitude and community is essential for our sense of stability and understanding. How do moments of solitude foster personal reflection, and how does being part of a community deepen our awareness of our place in the world? In this workshop, we’ll examine how solitude strengthens our connection to ourselves and how relationships ground us in a shared human experience, navigating the tension between - and vitality of - retreat and belonging.

SOLITUDE & COMMUNITY is a reflective and creative workshop designed to help us explore the importance of both personal introspection and human connection. Through philosophical discussion and artistic exploration, we’ll reflect on the roles that solitude and community play in our lives and how they influence our relationships with ourselves and others. By engaging with introspective questions and creative exercises, we’ll explore the balance between mindful retreat and meaningful connection.

Workshops run for 2 hours, with an equal split of time between the philosophical portion and the artistic exploration. To preserve a thoughtful and impactful environment for our workshops, group sizes are kept small and spaces are limited.

No prior experience with philosophy or art is needed. All materials are provided, and we’ll leave with unique pieces of artwork inspired by our reflections. This is a welcoming, pressure-free space for exploration.

Exploring solitude and community isn’t about evaluating their respective value - it’s about understanding the vital role both play in shaping how we relate to ourselves and the world around us.

This workshop can be taken as a standalone experience or as part of a six-week series, where each session builds on the last to deepen trust, clarity, and creative exploration. SOLITUDE & COMMUNITY is session six of six in the full course.