With the flickering glow of candlelight, we will convene to unlock ancient wisdom and the language of the spirit. This workshop invites you to explore Carromancy Divination, the timeless art of interpreting abstract forms from melted wax to access hidden messages by tapping into the subconscious, and to set personal intentions for the days ahead.

Held within IMT Gallery’s group exhibition, The House, featuring works that all, often through degrees of autobiography, speaks to some of the discordances of being at home: perhaps the anticipation of order amidst the everyday; or an expectation of comfort, often amidst insecurity or tension. In dialogue with the exhibition, carromancy invites you to attune to the subtle emotional landscapes of home.

Immerse yourself in the gallery space, subtly infused with aromatic lavender to relax the mind and calm the senses. A curated experience awaits: watch as lilac wax is poured into water to create abstract forms, engage in guided sketching to capture fleeting shapes, and join in meditative reflections that draw you closer to your intuitive self. 

In this two-hour workshop led by interdisciplinary artist Rose-Marie Luk, you will:

• Discover the ancient origins of Carromancy, tracing its roots from Celtic druids to diverse indigenous traditions.

• Engage in a step-by-step creative process: pouring, observing, drawing, and interpreting the shifting forms of candle wax.

• Craft a unique talisman spell jar by combining your wax creation with foraged objects and healing crystals, imbuing it with your personal intentions for self-awareness and transformation.

• Participate in reflective meditations designed to harmonise your creative energies and deepen your connection to the universe.

About Rose-Marie Luk

Rose-Marie Luk explores her cross-cultural identity through transformative art practices that channel ancestral wisdom, evoke forgotten memories, and uncover hybrid creations. Using automatic techniques and sigil calligraphy, she bridges the sacred and the spiritual, transmuting confoundment into clarity. Rose-Marie’s practice speaks to lost languages and evolving identities, encouraging connection, growth, and self discovery. In this workshop, Rose-Marie channels ancient divination practices to help you reconnect with your inner vision and discover the alchemy of transformation.

What To Expect 

Below we offer you a glimpse of what to expect from Rose-Marie’s workshop, as told by previous participants: 

“[…] It exceeded expectations! I found this very interesting and relaxing. The environment has been so calm, friendly and welcoming. I’ve loved how accessible this has been for someone who doesn’t consider themselves as a ‘natural’ artist as such.”

“It’s a beautiful process to pace out and spend time doing - it gave space for really going with initial impression and working upon that.”

“I learnt a lot about shifting how I observe and letting in the oracle nature of carromancy. It is worth trying because it is a unique way of spending an evening with others.”

This workshop is open to all—artists, writers, dreamers, cloud-gazers, poetic thinkers, deep feelers, curious explorers, and open minded visionaries alike.

Please bring your preferred drawing materials and sketchbook, additional supplies will also be provided.

Reserve your spot now for an evening of inspiration and connection. A limited number of tickets are available free of charge for residents of Tower Hamlets. These places have been lovingly created with support from Tower Hamlets Council.

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Image: portrait of Rose-Marie by Michelle Luk