Workshops

After a brief introduction to Vivienne’s work we will take a walk down to the sea at Barton to gather words from the environment around us. Returning to the arts centre for lunch we'll spend the...

Meeting at the metal gate on Lake Grove Road, New Milton.What will the workshop involve?Come and join a Forests Arts volunteer on a photographic stroll around Ballard Lake and Water Meadow. It doesn't...

Have you wondered about your family’s history, but don’t know where to start? Our workshop will give you some ideas about how to start your search and some of the sources you can use to build up that...

Often children find it difficult to understand and articulate their own worries, especially in these times. Their worries can manifest as a stomach ache or a teary tantrum and can make it difficult...

Mystery Objects online Zoom session with Red House Museum. Ideal for families and dementia friendly. Join the Red House Team as they dive back into the past to discover strange objects from our...

What will the workshop involve?Needle felting is a method of ‘sculpting ‘ wool into figures and forms by repeatedly piercing it using a special barbed felting needle. In the workshop we will learn...

Breaking down the boundaries of wearing a mask. For some children it might be scary, whether it be the thought of wearing a mask or seeing adults around them wearing masks. Bring your own or have one...

Draw on location at Redhouse Museum and Gardens in Christchurch. Enjoy a morning of drawing outdoors in the fresh air whilst soaking up the atmosphere in the museum south garden. We'll meet outside...

During this workshop you'll create unique swirling patterns with brightly coloured marbling inks on a variety of papers and cards. These will act as a cover for a hand bound book, we'll be using...

Immerse yourself in a tutor-led session, focusing on shape, space, light, human form and rhythm to get to grips with the basics of this classic drawing skill, exploring a wide range of materials and...

Join international tutor Sarah Waters to learn about nuno felting (Japanese for fabric). You will design and produce your very own silk and merino scarf, using the wet felting method. Sarah will have...

Using photographs of your chosen subject you will learn how to manipulate clay and capture features and character. This short course will arm you with all the knowledge and skills necessary to create...

An introduction to Qi Gong, a mind-body-spirit practice that improves your mental and physical health by improving posture, movement and breathing technique. Please note: once you have booked, the...

After the success of our sold-out Drawing Dance sessions last Autumn and Spring, it returns to Forest this Autumn. An interdisciplinary collaboration of art, exploring movement within visual arts...

This is a workshop exploring the creative process through songwriting exercises and techniques. Through these exercises, we engage with the here and now of writing, no expectations of the outcome, no...

Quilling is an art form that involves the use of paper strips that are rolled, shaped and glued together to create a decorative design and dates back to the Renaissance. Tutor Carolyn Taylor will show...

Celebrate the return of the swinging 20's with our Lindy Hop Short Course! Lindy Hop is a fun partner dance which originated in America in the 1920’s & 30’s. It evolved in Harlem, New York in places...

Investigating the basics of water colour for artists of all levels. During this session you will explore water colour techniques in a friendly atmosphere. What you need: Wear clothes you don't mind...

Join International tutor Sarah Waters for the day creating an array of felted jewellery using a variety of wonderful colours of merino fleece. Sarah will demonstrate a variety of techniques, which...

Quilling is an art form that involves the use of paper strips that are rolled, shaped and glued together to create a decorative design and dates back to the Renaissance. Tutor Carolyn Taylor will show...