Schools workshops for Cinderford artsFEST

We've been busy preparing for Cinderford artsFEST with lots of preliminary workshops at schools and community centres, including: Tissue paper stained glass windows! These little artists had a blast with us creating these beautiful stained glass windows for Cinderford artsFEST using just tissue paper, glue and their imaginations. Don't they look wonderful? These were madeContinue reading "Schools workshops for Cinderford artsFEST"

Coleford Walking Festival 2025

On Monday 12th May we're running a walk for the Coleford Walking Festival 'Stories for Cyril' is an accessible walk of approximately 1 mile, a lazy adventure and a puzzle of a walk using the Cyril Hart Arboretum as its inspiration. We will be hiding behind old trees, drawing 'Stark Reminders' and looking for aContinue reading "Coleford Walking Festival 2025"

Batik flag making for Cinderford artsFEST

We had a lovely batik workshop at CANDI Unlimited last Friday with Joanne Callaghan supported by Canopy volunteer Lou so big shout out to her for helping too. This is all part of Canopy's work in the community as we build up towards Cinderford artsFEST on Saturday 17th May and we have more workshops comingContinue reading "Batik flag making for Cinderford artsFEST"

Cinderford artsFEST 2025 – A celebration of creativity and community

Mark your calendars and get ready for an unforgettable day of art, music and community spirit - Cinderford artsFEST is happening on Saturday 17 May 2025! This free festival will transform the town into a vibrant celebration of creativity, heritage and connection, bringing together local artists, performers and the community. From dynamic live performances toContinue reading "Cinderford artsFEST 2025 – A celebration of creativity and community"

A creative walk in nature with a food twist at Linear Park

16th March 2025 Mixing colours and sampling food on a Creative Walk in Nature was a first! This walk, partnering with Wyldwood Arts as a part of their Fringe Festival in March required considerable preparation because the aim was to mix colours observed in nature and sample foods of similar colour. Deciding on the routeContinue reading "A creative walk in nature with a food twist at Linear Park"

The launch of our new creative walk maps

We’re delighted to announce the launch of our new creative walk maps, designed to make getting out into nature more accessible, enjoyable and inspiring for everyone. The new beautifully illustrated maps feature three carefully designed routes ideal for those who may find walking challenging, offering a unique and creative approach to exploring the Forest. EachContinue reading "The launch of our new creative walk maps"

New maps available to inspire accessible walks in the Forest of Dean

Press Release Canopy Creative Network has produced three new walking maps for the Forest of Dean, specially designed for those who find walking difficult and to make getting out into nature more accessible, enjoyable and inspiring for everyone. They will be officially launched on Sunday 16 March 2025 at an event in Soudley. Canopy isContinue reading "New maps available to inspire accessible walks in the Forest of Dean"

Puppetry making with Glos Col students

These amazing puppets were made recently by Gloucestershire College Art & Design students during their industry experience week. The students were tasked by Canopy with designing and creating articulated puppets with the theme of magical creatures and local folklore connected to the Forest of Dean. They undertook research and joined a workshop with a puppeteerContinue reading "Puppetry making with Glos Col students"

Creative walk with a food twist, for FOD Fringe 2025

We're delighted to be taking part in Wyldwood Arts FoD FRINGE 2025. We'll be running a creative walk on Sunday 16th March, with a food twist! Participants will be offered pieces of food which reflect the colours along the way. Ie: chocolate, biscuits to relate to colours of soil, pieces of kiwi fruit, lime, greenContinue reading "Creative walk with a food twist, for FOD Fringe 2025"