Inspired by bees, the plants they pollinate and sustainability; a group of young people explored bees, beeswax and the plants growing in Victoria Park and their vulnerability to climate change. Participants hand-rolled & decorated natural…
Read MoreLed by craftsperson Gemma Gottelier, families celebrated life giving plants & created multi-sensory Christmas garland to decorate their homes during the festive season. Participants explored plants in the park & their vulnerability to climate change,…
Read MoreArtist Martin Brockman led a group of volunteers from Faversham Recreation Ground in some early festive creativity on November 25th. The group learnt how to make a deer sculpture from coppiced willow, hazel and hornbeam.…
Read MoreAndy Evans' environmentally focused Fantastical Plants sand drawing workshop livened up October half term at Victoria Park Ashford, for a group of enthusiastic young artists! Imagine our plant world in the future, adapting to survive…
Read MoreGemma Gottelier led a Wild Weaving session with the Kent and Medway Communication and Assistive Technologies service (KELSI) - a regional service with a range of professionals (including therapy assistant practitioners and teachers) providing specialist…
Read MoreAs part of Leeds Castle's Design month, Hope Fitzgerald led a relaxed and informative adult workshop inspired by the celebrated interior of the Castle’s Yellow Silk Drawing Room. Participants learnt the most basic skills used…
Read MoreOutdoor Studios were delighted to host the Ashford branch of the Headway East charity, who rehabilitate adults with acquired, traumatic and congenital brain injury whilst offering Carers' Support service to their families and carers. Artist…
Read MoreArtist Sara Trillo led a group of Givaudan Factory staff who work in the vicinity of the Lakes country park, exploring creating clay vessels and containers with found materials. "Everyone just got completely into a…
Read MoreFamilies from the Conningbrook Lakes development in Ashford enjoyed a workshop led by artist Andy Evans. Five families attended the Family Art Safari round Conningbrook Lakes Country Park, to explore the nature trails around the…
Read MoreFamilies enjoyed creating beautiful suncatchers using nature's treasures - to hang in windows and catch the lovely summer light! Led by artist Gemma Gottelier, participants explored the wonderful plants & wildlife of beautiful Oare Gunpowder…
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