To celebrate the rich history of Sittingbourne’s brick industry and clay in North Kent, local housebuilder David Wilson Homes encouraged the next generation of Sittingbourne to take a deep dive into their area's local heritage,…
Read MoreOutdoor Studios returned to the wonderful Wealden Litfest this June, running a series of family workshops in a forested area of the site over the course of the weekend. Bird Sculptures (Martin Brockman) Children’s arts…
Read MoreArtist Gemma Gottlier led a bespoke joint session with Andy Evans at Victoria Park Ashford for the Ashford Young Carers group. Fourteen young carers attended (a mix of boys and girls) aged between 8-13…
Read MoreArtist Andy Evans led a bespoke joint session with Gemma Gottelier at Victoria Park Ashford for the Ashford Young Carers group. Fourteen young carers attended (a mix of boys and girls) aged between 8-13 years…
Read MorePassers by celebrating King Charles II's Coronation Weekend at Faversham Recreation Ground participated in creating a beautiful willow weaving White Horn stag sculpture under the guiding hand of skilled artist and craftsman Martin Brockman. Many…
Read MoreParticipants braved feisty Easter Holiday weather to explore and be inspired by Victoria Park, Ashford guided by artist educator Laura Thomas. Families learnt about the simple technique of gelli plate printing, exploring natural patterns and…
Read MoreActor, farmer, presenter and singer-songwriter JB Gill and his wife Chloe, enjoyed a rainy wild weaving session led by craftsperson Gemma Gottelier alongside forest bathing by Hinoki, at Kings Wood Ashford, as part of the…
Read MoreThe sun shone beautifully for an outdoor arts themed CPD workshop for Swale teachers led by Amanda Thesiger at Murston Heart in Sittingbourne, a previously derelict medieval chancel building which has been restored and transformed…
Read MoreInspired 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,…
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