About this Event
1 x Walk
An inspiring walk around Mallards Pike
When Thursday 24th October, 10.45 – 1.00pm with Sara.
Where Parkend
Cost suggested donation of £5+ will help towards materials
Walk
2 hour walk with lots of stops to respond to Nature
Enjoy a varied walk around Parkend with the steam train station, church and forest paths to inspire you creatively.
Moderate Fitness
Drawing materials and notebook will be provided with prompts from our guide to respond through writing, photography, sketching & mark-making.
Leader: Sara
The aim is to enjoy a slow walk in Nature stopping to observe and reflect along the way. This is a beautiful area with lots of opportunity to enjoy the reflections on the water. Everyone will be given a notebook to use and a wide variety of drawing materials. Opportunities to respond through writing, photography, sketching, mark-making or simply ‘being in the moment’.
Lunchtime
You are welcome to by buy lunch/coffee/cake aftrewards from the Cafe
Need to know
Please wear suitable walking boot/shoes, waterproof/warm jacket, weather appropriate.
Try to be as ‘hands free’ as possible.
Notebooks will be provided and art materials but if participants wish to bring any of their own thats fine.
Cost – suggested donation of £5 will help towards the materials
Tickets are by donation. We are a not-for-profit organisation. All proceeds go towards funding for our activities and events, cultivating creative communities throughout the Forest of Dean.
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
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Parkend Railway Station, New Rd, Lydney, United Kingdom
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