Join us for an inspiring creative walk in nature

Creative Walk in Nature

Newent Lake Tuesday 15th December 10.30 – 12.30pm

Meet at Lewell Street Carpark by the Lake

Forget too much planning for the Festive Season and enjoy connecting with nature around Newent Lake. Canopy creates the space and time to slow down and connect with the natural environment by looking carefully, recording visually, listening and sharing and having some fun!.

Participants will be encouraged to reflect on the changing Autumn/Winter colours around the Lake to record their notes. No previous experience is necessary, just bring yourself and an open mind! All the activities offered will be gentle and accessible for all levels and abilities.

All materials and a notebook are supplied on the day. At the end of the walk everyone will be encouraged to have a hot drink in a local café and visit the nearby Charlotte Keating Art Gallery

Where to meet: Lewell Street Car Park, 15 High St, Newent GL18 1AR

Cost: Suggested donation of £5+ towards materials. Bookings close at 4.30pm the day before the event.

Parking: Lewell Street Car Park, 15 High St, Newent GL18 1AR

Coffee/Tea – nearby cafe

What to wear: Participants should dress appropriately for the weather on the day and wear sturdy boots or walking boots/shoes, a waterproof/warm jacket and layers to keep warm.

What to bring: Snacks, drinks. Notebooks and art materials will be provided but if participants wish to bring any of their own that's fine. Try to be as ‘hands free’ as possible.

Dogs: Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome, but please note we are often close to wildlife and it's ideal if you can be as hands free as possible.

Your Canopy Leader: A walk designed and guided by Sara Rickard. Sara has lived in the FoD for over 20 years, is a textile artist and educator and a member of the Canopy steering committee. A member of farOpen and the Embroiderers’ Guild Sara’s own work focusses on stitch, both by hand and machine and is greatly inspired by the beauty of the forest. www.sarajoyrickard.com

About the Creative Walks programme: Canopy Creative Walks nurture connection, creative thinking and mental wellbeing through a combination of time outdoors, gentle exercise and social interaction. They are open to everyone. The routes are relatively short, the emphasis being on the journey taken rather than the destination. They follow a process of looking, listening, responding individually and collectively and sharing time together. Each walk is carefully researched, uniquely designed and guided by the leader/artist. Participants are encouraged to stop to observe, record, photograph, listen or consider a particular feature. Numerous approaches are offered to enable individuals to make a personal response visually or in words. The aim is to demonstrate various creative starting points which can be developed by participants later. At the end of the walk we share work, ideas and a coffee/sandwich at a nearby café for anyone interested in joining.

Find out more about Canopy: https://canopynetwork.co.uk/ (https://canopynetwork.co.uk/)

Important information: By attending this event, attendees acknowledge and agree that they are solely responsible for their own health, safety and wellbeing during the event. The hosting organisation assumes no liability or responsibility for any injuries, illnesses or damages that may occur before, during or after the event.

Description supplied by the event organiser.