Category Archives: Art Workshops

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 madeContinueContinue reading “Schools workshops for Cinderford artsFEST”

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 comingContinueContinue 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 toContinueContinue reading “Cinderford artsFEST 2025 – A celebration of creativity and community”

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 puppeteerContinueContinue reading “Puppetry making with Glos Col students”