Creative Walk in Nature Pan Tod Beacon

Join us for an inspiring creative walk in nature Creative Walk in Nature Pan Tod Beacon, Creative Walk, Sunday 15th November 10.30am. – 12.30pm Meet at Pan Tod where parking is available This Creative Walk/Amble around the plateau of Pan Tod will provide a range of gentle nature based arts activities, solo time and group reflection. 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!. Short visual studies will be inspired by beautiful Autumn colours around Pan Tod and local surroundings. 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 a hot drink will be served from the boot of my car! Where to meet: Pan Tod Parking Cost: Suggested donation of £5+ towards materials. Bookings close at 4.30pm the day before the event. Parking: Ruardean Hill, Drybrook GL17 9AW Coffee/Tea – Offered from flasks from the boot of the car! 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/ 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.