SOUNDING AUTHENTIC
with Mairi Campbell and Kath Burlinson
Kath Burlinson and Mairi Campbell are long-term artistic collaborators. They co-created the Pendulum Trilogy: Pulse, Auld Lang Syne and Living Stone and have worked together on several other shows. They have not run a Sounding Authentic workshop since 2018, but in 2027 they are back with this very special offering, combining Mairi’s skills with voice, sound, song, rhythm and frequency with Kath’s focus on embodiment, artistic expression and creative self-realisation.
Sounding Authentic takes place on the beautiful island of Lismore, on Scotland’s west coast. During the creative retreat, solo, pair and group processes will be used to activate what is resonating in the collective field. You may come with a particular idea for creative development, or just immerse yourself in what the moment brings. We will work with the power and beauty of the land as inspiration and eat communally, nourished by delicious and nutritious vegetarian food provided by Ada Francis.
There are only 10 places available on this retreat. If you wish to apply, please email Kath for the Expression of Interest form kathburlinson@gmail.com - to be returned by 1 October. We will let you know asap if we are able to offer you a place.
Key Information:
When: 10-17 April 2027 (arrive 10 April, work 11 through 16, leave 17).
Where: Carnie Cottage Studio, Lismore, PA34 5UG.
Transport: Ferry from Oban or Port Appin to Lismore.
Course fee: £750. Accommodation not included. You are advised to book accommodation early since there are limited options on the island.
Catering: Ada will prepare lunch and evening meals. Breakfast DIY. Shared food costs not included in course fee.
VISIONS, INSPIRATIONS, PORTALS
A creative and spiritual retreat with Kisha and Kath Burlinson
Kisha is Kath’s older sister. She has played a key role in each of the PathMaker programmes and, for the first time in 2027, her work will be available to the wider Authentic Artist Collective. Kisha has been on a devotional and spiritual path since the 1970s and has worked with many extraordinary teachers including Osho, Gangaji, and Mingyur Rinpoche. She is the co-founder of Shematrix.com and co-creator of The Gift, The Grail, Cycles and Clear Flame. In VIP, Kath and Kisha bring their combined facilitative skills to generate deep and enduring transformation for the good of all beings.
Where are we going? What are we doing here? What future do we want to create? As external, 3D reality and its structures continue to tumble, we will deep dive into the mystery, unearth and release our visions, discover portals to the unknown and find inspiration from within and without. If you are called to meet your most sacred, mystical, visionary self and to expand so you can be of greatest planetary service at this time, this is for you. Solo, pair and group processes will be used to activate what is resonating in the collective field. Art and heart will unite. The retreat will include a trip to Long Meg and her Daughters, standing stones where, in 2025, Kath slept on an ancient stone and experienced all time coalescing into the now.
There are limited places available on this retreat. If you wish to apply, please email Kath for the Expression of Interest form kathburlinson@gmail.com - to be returned by 1 October. We will let you know asap if we are able to offer you a place.
Key Information:
When: 9-16 June 2027 (arrive 9 June, work 10 through 15 June, depart 16 June).
Where: The Haybergill Centre, Appleby, Cumbria, CA16 6NP.
Transport: nearest rail station: Appleby.
Course fee: includes accommodation in twin en-suite rooms, £995.
Single room supplement £150 depending on availability. Travel costs not included.
Catering: The workshop will have a resident caterer, Ada Francis. Ada will prepare lunch and an evening meal. Breakfast DIY. Shared food costs not included in course fee.
Upcoming Dates:
Authentic Artist Workshops:
Asthall Manor, Oxfordshire 9-11 October
Authentic Artist Asylum dayfor AAC members and Guests:
Musselburgh: Fisherrow Centre 5 September, 5 December 2026
Macclesfield: The Wellbeing Space, Pickford Rd 12 September, 12 December 2026
London: Boury Studios, Vauxhall 25 September 2026
South West, East Bristol 27 September 2026
Sustaining Authenticity:
7-day virtual event, 10.00-10.45 daily
Next dates TBC
For all events contact authenticartistcollective@gmail.com
'The AAC is my safety net when I forget the direct, wild and sensitive painter that I am!'
Juliette June, artist