Projects and Events

Canopy runs a number of projects in the Forest of Dean, as well as providing support to projects run by other arts organisations and community groups in the area. Please use the drop down menu to navigate to individual projects

Start your year with a family friendly, creative walk in nature at Beechenhurst in association with Forestry England for children up to 8 years old. Here are the details: Start your year with a family friendly, creative walk in nature at Beechenhurst in association with Forestry England for children up to 8 years old. Here are the details: Coleford absolutely lit up the town at this year’s Lantern Parade ✨ A huge shoutout to everyone who got stuck into the free workshops and helped make the town glow. From willow owls to glowing rabbits – you lot smashed it. What a magical way to kick off the Christmas lights! 🎄🕯️ Last chance to book on the Creative Walk in Nature Dec 8th 10:45 Cyril Hart Arboretum. No artistic experience necessary as you’ll be guided with prompts and demonstrations from skilled leaders. Gentle walks, great company, at one with nature. Come give it a try, book today! Join our next creative walk in nature on Monday 8th at Cyril Hart Arboretum and enjoy a bit of this! 10:45am start. Booking link in bio or on the website £5 suggested donation inclusive of materials. Booking required! This is what a Creative a Walk in Nature looks like. A gentle guided walk with art prompts to get creative. No art experience necessary, just come along and have a go, enjoy the walk, scenery and company! It’s beautiful out there!!! 📍Cyril Hart Arboretum 🗓️ Monday Dec 8th, 10:45am 🎟️ Tickets: £5 per person suggested donation to cover materials provided 🕙 Duration: 2 hours with refreshments to follow We’re so excited to see these Winter Wonderland Lanterns all lit up this evening at the Coleford Christmas Lights Switch On, are you coming?? Come down to The Shambles today to see the Newent artsFEST Community Painting created with local artist @charlotte.keating.artist Snap a pic with it and tag us in your posts! Can you spot your marks? Soak up the happy! 😊 Come see the fabulous Winter Wonderland Lanterns created in our recent workshops and join in with the parade!

Current projects and events include

Newent artsFEST

Creative Walk Maps

Creative Walks in Nature

Artist Talks

Past projects and events include

Cinderford artsFEST May 2025

Coleford artsFEST 2024

Blakeney artsFEST & Duckrace 2024

artsJAB Cinderford

Pop Up Promotional Events

West Dean Walking Project

artsJAB Creative Showcase Festival

The Phone Box Project