We are thrilled to announce our upcoming West Dean artsFEST in Bream!
Art, laughter, and a little forest magic 🌿
West Dean ArtsFEST marches into Bream in full parade this Spring with a free, feel-good family fun day celebrating creativity and community. All ages welcome—come join the joy!
Councillor Beki Hoyland will be opening West Dean artsFEST at 12.50pm.
April 25th 2026 from 11am-5pm
Pre Festival Workshops and Events
Every artsFEST is the culmination of a series of community workshops and events, bringing people and the arts together through shared interests. With a wide range of activities on offer, take a look below and join in.
Free Flower Collage Workshop
Join us for a relaxed and enjoyable creative session for local residents. We’ll be using paint sticks, simple paper-tearing techniques and gentle gluing to create a beautiful flower collage. No experience needed – just come along, enjoy some company and time spent creating!
Date: Thursday 23rd April
Time 10am – 12 noon.
Venue: Ryelands Road Centre, Bream
Warm up your voice for West Dean artsFEST!
Fun, informal singing with Kirsty – all welcome.
£5 suggested donation | Free parking | Saturday 11 April
Date: Saturday 11th April
Time 2:30pm – 4pm
Venue: West Dean Centre Bream, GL15 6JW
Suggested donation of £5 each.
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Afternoon of Music at St Paul’s Church, Parkend, 2-4pm on March 22nd 2026.
Free entry, donations welcome.
2-2.40 Forest Flute Choir
2.40-3.10 Refreshments
3:10-3:50 Onika Venus
Join the brilliant Bream Poet Maggie Clutterbuck for this creative writing workshop where you will write your own poetry or prose. A great taster if you’re interested in writing. Spaces limited
Date: Saturday 7th March
Time 1.30 – 3pm.
Venue: St Pauls Church, Church Drive, Parkend, GL15 4HL
Refreshments, tea, coffee biscuits provided.
Suggested donation of £5 each.
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Come and sing in this friendly & fun session led by natural voice singing leader and trained teacher, Kirsty. No experience necessary. No one has to sing on their own and every kind of voice is welcome. Spaces limited.
Date: Saturday 7th March
Time 3.15pm – 4.45pm
Venue: St Pauls Church, Church Drive, Parkend, GL15 4HL
Refreshments, tea, coffee biscuits provided..
Suggested donation of £5 each.
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