September at the Sir Ken Robinson Foundation

There is something special about September. I know I’m not alone in feeling it often seems more like the start of a new year than January does. The impact of the academic calendar lingers well beyond when many of us left school - sharpened pencils, new shoes, fresh notebooks.

Endings and beginnings go hand in hand, but at this time of year it’s impossible to see one without the other: the end of summer, the start of a new school year; nights drawing in, intentions set; leaves falling, Halloween decorations up.

Summer is charming, sure. Autumn is magical.

It’s hard to believe we’re already half way through September, but perhaps that's fitting - time moves differently when we're paying attention to beginnings. Below is what’s ahead for the next few weeks and how you can get involved.

We’re very excited to share a special retreat coming up in early October. Inspired by the Element, and hosted by SKR’s wife and longtime partner in all things, Thérèse Robinson.

A 5 day interior design retreat in Gascony, inspired by The Element and hosted by Lady Thérèse Robinson with renowned designer Miv Watts.

02 - 08 Oct 2025

Only one space left

https://www.lexisretreats.com/event-details/coming-home

Delve into what ‘home’ means for you. Be in your element, inspired by visits to chateaux, vintage markets, ateliers, and artisan studios. Share in candlelit dinners with locally sourced food and wine. Join in workshops that spark your creativity. Be inspired to continue your own story.

Enjoy five full days where you are being guided and nurtured in a home that echoes warmth and laughter, where chickens lay your morning eggs, and at night you sleep soundly in the stillness of the Gascony countryside. Meet other guests who are passionate about colour and texture, travel and heritage. Share stories, exchange ideas.

You’ll leave the retreat rested, with a clear sense of your design aesthetic, and a renewed passion for your home, ready to create spaces that reflect your authentic self.

https://www.countryandtownhouse.com/interiors/miv-watts-design-retreat/

Learn more and sign up here: https://www.lexisretreats.com/retreats

16 September 2025

8pm BST

Virtual - The Creative Revolution

Creativity takes practice so let’s meet on the mat to learn some drills and wisdom from the masters. Hosted by TCR member Daniel.

Curious about the Creative Revolution? Try it here for free.

29 September 2025

8pm BST

Virtual - The Creative Revolution

Join us as we continue our dive into the Element by Sir Ken Robinson. We’ll be discussing chapter 8. Don’t worry if you’ve missed the previous meet ups, we’d still love to have you!

Curious about the Creative Revolution? Try it here for free.

This month we’ll be looking at the talk notes from Sir Ken’s sessions at the 2009 Peace Summit with His Holiness the Dalai Lama and I’ll be sharing some memories from the event.

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As the leaves begin their slow turn and the light shifts golden, September reminds us that every ending contains the seed of something new. The Sir Ken Robinson Foundation exists to nurture those seeds into creative sparks.

Whether through retreats in the French countryside, virtual gatherings of creative minds, or the preservation of SKR’s legacy in the Archive, we're here to support your own journey of discovery. After all, in the words of SKR himself, finding your passion really can change everything.

Kate x

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