Come and join us for our second Bream gathering!
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This one-off funding is open to not-for-profit voluntary and community groups in the Forest of Dean to help build stronger, more cohesive communities.
18 and 26 March, 7 and 10 April and 1st May
Drop in or bookable slots throughout the Forest
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Let’s come together to make some things happen for young people in Bream. Join the conversation on: Thursday 27th Feb, West Dean Centre from 12.30pm - 2.00pm.
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A series of FREE creative writing workshops, open to the whole community to write poems, stories, or whatever else you like, in a relaxed and friendly space.
7-8PM on 6 consecutive Tuesdays, 21 Jan-25 Feb
@ CANDI Centre, 31 Market Street, Cinderford, GL14 2RT
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Wyldwood Arts are offering a series of one hour 1-to-1 chats in November & December 2024 for Forest of Dean based creatives working in any discipline and at any level of their career to explore a question, idea or problem.
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Join this family & buggy friendly walk around Mallards Pike where you'll be prompted to create leaf pictures and experiment with mixed materials to capture the essence of nature.
Tuesday 8th October 9.30 – 11.30am - booking required
Meet at the car park at Mallards Pike
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The second FOD Fringe Festival will take place across March 2025 and we are now accepting submissions of creative events, workshops, performances or exhibitions to be included in the programme under the banner of ‘FOD Fringe Fusion.’
Deadline for applications by 30th November 2024 at the latest
Forest of Dean
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We would like to commission an artist/filmmaker to create a short film to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the first conversations with artists at the site, whose proposals became the Sculpture Trail.
The deadline for submissions is 23:59 on 13 June 2024
Forest of Dean
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Artspace Cinderford are delighted to announce our new summer programme of arts courses, for all ages and abilities, is OUT NOW. From painting to pottery, from drama to drawing and from circus skills to textiles, we have a really exciting programme of fully inclusive, accessible creative opportunities. We have courses for adults and for young people, on weekdays, evenings and Saturdays.
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Are you passionate about arts and have a spare block of time on:
Saturday 23rd of March in Coleford or Saturday 30th March in Cinderford?
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Do you have a passion for supporting the arts? Then get in touch! Canopy brings together creative people and communities through a programme of art events in the Forest of Dean including Artist Talks, Creative Walks, Workshops & Showcase Festivals and we need YOU.
Where? Forest of Dean
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WHAT IS A FRINGE FESTIVAL? A fringe festival is a celebration of arts and culture often featuring new and self-produced performances and exhibitions. They are a great way for new and up-and-coming work to be seen, heard, and enjoyed by a local audience!
When: Throughout March 2024
Where: Forest of Dean
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The Crit Collective is an artist-led participatory project aimed at increasing connections for creatives in and around Gloucestershire, Cheltenham and Forest of Dean. Join us for the first session
6-8pm Wednesday 21st February
The Wilson Art Gallery and Museum, Cheltenham.
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The Forest of Dean District Council wants to hear people’s views about the four market towns in the Forest of Dean - Cinderford, Coleford, Lydney and Newent.
Register interest by Friday 9th February
Forest of Dean
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We have some incredible new Saturday workshops coming up in January and February, so if you're busy in the week and want to try out something creative on a weekend, then these 1 day workshops could be for you.
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Experience collaborative critique sessions in the heart of the Forest of Dean. Engage, share, and grow with like-minded artists. Be part of the creative journey to grow and shape your art practice!
Start date: 08/01/24 - first Saturday of the month, once every two months.
Various locations in the Forest of Dean, a mixture of indoor and outdoor locations.
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You’re invited to join our Canopy sponsored Artist Talk during the RIVER to FOREST Exhibition where Artists Warren Day (Painter), Karen Tacey (Ceramicist) and Rhian Wyman (Textile Weaver) will each give a short talk on both their inspiration and process.
November 30th, 6-8pm - FREE - LIMITED SPACES - BOOKING REQUIRED
The Sanctuary Studio & Gallery in Newnham
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An exhibition at the Dean Heritage Centre celebrating how spending time amongst the trees positively impacts on our mental health and wellbeing.
2nd December 2023 - 14th January 2024
The Dean Heritage Centre (Heritage Coffee Shop), Lower Soudley, Forest of Dean, GL14 ZUB.
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Canopy Creative network are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Events Manager to join their team and take charge of planning and executing a wide range of cultural and arts events. As the Events Manager, you will play a key role in bringing our artistic vision to life, while connecting with the community and fostering a love for the arts.
Application deadline: 1st December 2023
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Explore the use of natural materials to produce interesting and unusual artwork with an organic twist. Take inspiration from the stunning colours found in an Autumnal Forest of Dean setting.
October 16, 23, November 6, 13, 20 - Mondays 10.30am-2.30pm
Dean Heritage Centre, Forest of Dean