Our Winter Wonderland enjoyed blue skies and sunshine last weekend
Fabulous artwork created by participants in James’ February workshop.
Bringing the woods alive with tree sprites and woodland creatures!
Year 2 children from Greatwood Primary School used clay from the stream to create their own tree sprites and woodland creatures with forest materials they foraged on what might have been the rainiest day of the year!
Sharing the beautiful art work created by the children during their time in classes run by clay paper scissors in the woods…
https://www.claypaperscissors.art/what-we-do
Join us at The Wildish Big Draw Event on 28th and 29th October
Join the free Wildish Big Draw event for 4 hours of inspiring drawing and exploring with professional artist, Jonny Boatfield. All participants will be working together to create a beautiful map of Fishpond Wood. It is open to all ages and abilities (under 18s must be accompanied by an adult). Please bring a packed lunch […]
Experiment confirms the benefits of being in nature for just 60 minutes…
https://www.sciencealert.com/experiment-reveals-what-1-hour-in-nature-does-to-the-human-brain
Art Workshop with our artist in residence, James Owen Thomas
James will be running collage workshops in the hexagon on Saturday 24th September and Saturday 22nd October between 10-11:30 am He will guide us through his technique to produce our own piece of art to take away. Cost: £15. Light refreshments provided. Please contact us on 07860 599082 to book a place on one of […]
Welcome to James Owen Thomas, Fishpond Wood’s Artist in Residence
We are really happy to have the privilege of welcoming James Owen Thomas as our new Artist in Residence. We look forward to hosting some exciting workshops and events with James throughout the year.
BBC Gardeners’ World Visit
On 22nd August, the team from Gardeners’ World came to film. JJ Chalmers explored how trees can have a huge impact on our lives. He discovered how the collage artwork of James Owen Thomas is inspired by walking in woodland and his love of the natural world. Talking with other local people who enjoy being […]