On the 14th and 18th of October, we hosted our last two Creative Walks as part of the West Dean 3:1 Creative Walk Project with Sara Rickard leading the group.
Art Workshop at West Dean Centre 16th October
On the 16th October we held our first Art Workshop as part of the 3:1 West Dean Creative Walk Project where we set about using our documented nature research from our Creative Walk to inspire something artistic to showcase our love of the forest.
Mindfully Connecting with Nature
Our guided creative walks are a mindful experience for your wellbeing by connecting with nature, all without the fear of getting lost off the beaten track. You'll enjoy both forest tracks and meandering little footpaths through the trees, gently looping through the forest with spots to pause, reflect and get creative. It's also a chance to meet like minded people in your local area who hold the same values as you do, building friendships and communities.
Listen to BBC Gloucester
Listen up! Our latest Creative Walk Project has been making the news! In the paper and on the radio. Why not take a listen and see if you fancy joining us on one of our final 2 walks on the 14th or 18th Oct, 10:45 from Bream.
West Dean Creative Walk Friday 22nd Sept 2023, Parkend
This ‘walk’ suitable for those who find walking difficult, or wheelchair users, should have been called ‘an opportunity to experience Nature creatively’ because it was less of a walk and more of a little ramble but packed full of goodness including a surprise appearance from musicians nestled into the corner of the churchyard!
West Dean Creative Walk Project Walk 1
Our first walk for West Dean 3:1 Creative Walk Project had us exploring approaches to drawing and discovering routes around Oakenhill Nature Reserve which gave the usual uplift in spirits and excitement these walks so often offer.
Save the Wye, Artist Talk
A huge well done to Mollie Meager and Rachel Bomford who organised a very successful 'Save the Wye' Artist Talk on Monday 17th April at the Art of Coffee, Coleford as part of the Festival of Words, supported by Canopy.
Canopy Creative Walk in Nature Newnham on Severn, Sunday 2nd April
With April showers providing the unexpected, a group of ten walkers assembled near St Peter’s Church in Newnham for a creatively packed walk in nature.
Stone Works Walk 25th Feb 2023
On February 25th, Roger Drury led a Creative Walk from the Stone Works, Cannop Ponds up Dram Way, past the two fallen trees to the monument for a session that was a mix of environmental archaeology , history, art and nature
Creative Walk around Soudley Ponds
A magical creative walk undamped by the drizzle
Canopy Creative Network 