Breathing Space

Children’s forest activities led by Pat, a level 3 forest school qualified facilitator! Explore the woodland and churchyard, discover local wildlife, hear stories around the campfire and play active outdoor games. "Nature Talks" theme. We will be outdoors weather permitting so please come dressed for it! Suitable for ages 6-12, no dogs please. If you have not completed an online registration form this year we MUST receive a registration form for each child AT LEAST one week prior to the session. We reserve to right to cancel any bookings not accompanied by a form. Please get in touch if you are unable to complete the form, we will be happy to help. Form is found here https://forms.gle/K53idUnP3pJDJ7vC9 Parents do not need to register or book a place, children can be left unaccompanied if they are happy to be. Please bring a packed lunch.

Children’s forest activities led by Pat, a level 3 forest school qualified facilitator! Explore the woodland and churchyard, discover local wildlife, hear stories around the campfire and play active outdoor games. "Nature Talks" theme. We will be outdoors weather permitting so please come dressed for it! Suitable for ages 3-5, no dogs please. If you have not completed an online registration form this year we MUST receive a registration form for each child AT LEAST one week prior to the session. We reserve to right to cancel any bookings not accompanied by a form. Please get in touch if you are unable to complete the form, we will be happy to help. Form is found here https://forms.gle/K53idUnP3pJDJ7vC9 Parents do not need to register or book a place but all children must be accompanied by a supervising adult.

In this workshop we’ll first go over the tools and carving basics. We’ll then carve a leaf design lino cut stamp in order to print up a cotton tote bag with it. We’ll go through everything you need in order to print on to fabric, from type of lino cut design to the ink we use. This workshop is especially suitable for beginners as we’ll be using basic, bold designs, and a simple printing technique. You’ll go home with a colourful cotton bag, printed on both sides, and will be able to use the knowledge you’ve learned to print up and create your own patterned fabric. All tools and materials are provided, just bring yourself! We’ll be using plenty of block printing ink in this workshop, so please either wear an apron or old clothes.

This workshop is designed specifically for beginners and for those who say they ‘can’t draw’! Of course, those with sketching experience are very welcome too. This workshop is all about getting outside and enjoying some fresh air, finding shapes and colour in the landscape around St Michael’s & All Angels Church, and producing small 6cm square sketches. We’ll do a few simple drawing exercises in the church first, and then we’ll move outside to observe the landscape, details and colours around us. All materials will be provided. Please wear suitable clothing for the weather, and sturdy shoes for walking. If the weather is really bad, then we’ll have plenty of sketching opportunities inside the church.

On this workshop we will create a metal embossed design that will decorate a metal hanger. The metal hanger will be suitable for hanging lightweight items like keys or dog leads. We’ll go through the process of metal embossing: applying your chosen design to the metal, learning how to gradually emboss the metal to the desired depth, and adding texture and details. We’ll then attach the metal to the base board of the hanger and we’ll make the metal look aged to finish off the design. Finally we’ll add the hook. I have Celtic knotwork designs that you can choose from, or you can bring your own design. The finished hanger size is 13cm x 13cm, so an image a cm or two smaller than these dimensions will work well.

Save the date and watch this space for more information - it's just too early to talk about Christmas crafts just yet!