Our lantern parade at the Coleford Christmas lights switch on last Saturday was a glowing success. With funding from Coleford Town Council we went into Coalway Junior’s year 6 class and St John’s C of E Academy year 2 class. Canopy artists worked with the children, their teachers and TAs to create beautiful lanterns inspiredContinueContinue reading “Coleford lantern parade, Saturday 30 November 2024”
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Mark Jenkins artist talk at the Secret Gallery, Newent, on 29 November 2024
Mark Jenkins’ exhibition ‘A New Chapter’ recently opened at the Secret Gallery, Newent, and we gathered for a lovely talk by Mark on Friday 29th November 2024. It was great to hear all about Mark’s inspiration and techniques. Mark’s show is full of bold and bright landscapes in acrylic, watercolour and mixed media that reallyContinueContinue reading “Mark Jenkins artist talk at the Secret Gallery, Newent, on 29 November 2024”
Visitors had a quacking good time with Canopy’s artsFEST at Blakeney Duck Race on 24th August 2024!
Visitors had a quacking good time with Canopy’s artsFEST at Blakeney Duck Race on 24th August 2024!
Coleford artsFEST Roundup
a fabulous time was had by all involved in Coleford artsFEST inc 20 organisations contributed, including 2 schools and 12 arts organisations with approximately 1500 attending on the day and in excess of 150 involved in community activities prior to the event
Cinderford Creative Walk Project
After the recent success of the West Dean Creative Walk Project, we were able to offer a similar experience in Cinderford, comprising of an inspiring walk in nature with a follow up art workshop AND a celebration of the work.
Forest of Dean Fringe Festival 2024
For the month of March, we are joining in with the Forest of Dean Fringe Festival, exhibiting work at Dean Heritage Centre & Museum
Artist Talk -Drawn to Landscape
On the 9th March you can meet Painters Bev Campbell and Perienne Christian and Jeweller Uschi Arens Price who will share their inspiration and process during a Canopy Sponsored Artist Talk
Bream Creative Walks on Saturday 14th October and Wednesday 18th October 2023
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.
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.
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 Network 