Gerald Thornton Exhibition
Clearwell Memorial Hall ClearwellAn Exhibition of Paintings by Local Artist Gerald Thornton featuring scenes of the Forest, industrial workings and views from further afield.
Free
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Palestine Benefit Gig – Folk Music and Spoken Word for Gaza
Little Dean Taphouse, Church Farm, Church Street, Littledean, Cinderford, GL14 3NLFundraiser for Medical Aid for Palestinians. 3 Bands, one stand-up Poet and some Hearty Soup. A relaxed afternoon of folk music and poetry for Gaza, at the Littledean Tap, a family friendly venue in the forest. Fiver on the Door, includes soup.
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Thriving Communities Event
Artspace Cinderford The New Mercury, 3 Woodside Street, CinderfordCome along to our free Thriving Communities event at Artspace Cinderford on 22nd September from 11am - 2pm. There will screen printing workshops, in collaboration with the Inked Print Festival, where you can make your own bunting. We'll also be holding a mending and textile crafts workshop, where you can learn to mend to make […]
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CANDI DANCE
drybrook memorial hall Drybrook Memorial Hall, Drybrook RD, DrybrookWe have two dance groups on Wednesday evenings at Drybrook Village Hall (5-6pm) and Oaklands, Cinderford (6.15-7.15 pm). Contact Lynsey on lynsey@candi.email for more details.
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Stop Motion Animation Family Workshop
Coleford Library The Main Place, Railway Dr, ColefordSet your creativity free at this family friendly workshop. Create a character and bring it to life using stop motion. You can use our tablets or download the free version of the stopmotion app to record directly onto your own device. You only need to book 1 ticket per family, based on one family sharing […]
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Creative Walk for Preschoolers in Newent
Newent Lake Newent Lake, Lewell Street Car Park, NewentFREE Creative Walk for Preschoolers Join us for a creative walk in nature for preschool children exploring and recording reflections of Newent Lake and surrounding nature with creative activities. This walk is in conjunction with Newent artsFEST Buggy friendly walks in nature. Expect gentle walks with creative stops to paint with feathers, make bark rubbings […]
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CANDI DANCE
drybrook memorial hall Drybrook Memorial Hall, Drybrook RD, DrybrookWe have two dance groups on Wednesday evenings at Drybrook Village Hall (5-6pm) and Oaklands, Cinderford (6.15-7.15 pm). Contact Lynsey on lynsey@candi.email for more details.
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Artist Talk at The Secret Gallery
The Secret Gallery The Shambles, NewentArtists Talk with Ru Goodchild at The Secret Gallery in Newent. Saturday 4th October, 4pm, FREE to attend, no need to book. Th Secret Gallery, The Shambles, Church Street, Newent, GL18 1PP Join us for a Canopy sponsored Artist Talk at The Secret Gallery at The Shambles in Newent in conjunction with Newent artsFEST programme. Exhibiting Artist […]
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Lanterns for Hope Youth Workshop LGBTQIA+, Newent
Newent Library High Street, Newent‘Lanterns for Hope’ Workshops with Aimee Blease-Bourne from Queering the Wye LGBTQIA+ Friendly, for young people 🌈✨ Join us for a creative afternoon of writing and lantern-making with the brilliant Aimee Blease-Bourne from queering the Wye at Newent Library. These free workshops are especially for young people in Newent, with a warm welcome to the LGBTQIA+ […]
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CANDI DANCE
drybrook memorial hall Drybrook Memorial Hall, Drybrook RD, DrybrookWe have two dance groups on Wednesday evenings at Drybrook Village Hall (5-6pm) and Oaklands, Cinderford (6.15-7.15 pm). Contact Lynsey on lynsey@candi.email for more details.
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Make Fabric Flags for Newent artsFEST
Sheppard House Sheppard Way, Newent, United KingdomJoin a pre festival workshop at Sheppard House in Newent community workshops, open to all. Friday 10th Oct 10am -12pm Textile artist Lizzie Godden will be showing you how to draw on fabric to make flags to fly at Newent artsFEST parade on Oct 18th 📍 Location: Sheppard House 🎟️ Tickets: £5 per person Book Direct 01531 821227
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Creative Walk & Print Workshop, Newent
NewentCreative Walk & Print Workshop in conjunction with Newent artsFEST programme of events. 📍 Location: Newent Lake 🎟️ Tickets: £10 per person ♿ Access: Moderate Fitness, forest paths, uneven surfaces, slight hills 🕙 Timings: Walk 10.30 – 12.30pm Lunch 12.30 – 1.30pm Monoprinting Workshop 1.30 – 3.00pm Join artists Roger Drury and Sara Rickard on a walk around the Lake in Newent. […]
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‘Lanterns for Hope’ Workshops LGBTQIA+, Newent
Newent Library High Street, Newent‘Lanterns for Hope’ Workshops with Aimee Blease-Bourne from Queering the Wye LGBTQIA+ Friendly, for young people 🌈✨ Join us for a creative afternoon of writing and lantern-making with the brilliant Aimee Blease-Bourne from queering the Wye at Newent Library. These free workshops are especially for young people in Newent, with a warm welcome to the LGBTQIA+ […]
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PIPs (Poets In Progress) poetry group
The facilitator's home in Ruardean Address on enquiryPIPs is a peer-learning poetry group run by a qualified facilitator and published, prize-winning poet. We have been running for 7 years and current members range from relative beginners to experienced poets. New members of all abilities are welcome! We meet monthly, in Ruardean, every second Monday of the month. 7 - 9 pm Sessions […]
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CANDI DANCE
drybrook memorial hall Drybrook Memorial Hall, Drybrook RD, DrybrookWe have two dance groups on Wednesday evenings at Drybrook Village Hall (5-6pm) and Oaklands, Cinderford (6.15-7.15 pm). Contact Lynsey on lynsey@candi.email for more details.
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Forest of Dean Woodturners Meeting
Weston Under Penyard Village Hall Village Hall, Weston Under PenyardClub meeting of the FOD woodturners association.Some meetings are demonstrations and instructional. Others are club hands on or other participation. All welcome. First visit free!
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Koselig Cabaret – October edition
Court Farm Lakes, Main Road, Lydney, GL16 6PJJoin us for the launch of the Forest's brand new bi-monthly cabaret evening! Come and be entertained and inspired by a specially curated, diverse line-up of talented performers in the intimate lakeside setting of the Koselig Cabin! Expect cosy fireside vibes, delicious food and six dazzling performances across music, dance, circus, comedy, poetry and more, […]
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Throw a Pot Experience, with Derek A. Lamb
Artspace Cinderford The New Mercury, 3 Woodside Street, CinderfordThrow a Pot Experience, with Derek A. Lamb Workshop 1 – Saturday 18th October Workshop 2 – Saturday 22nd November 10:30am – 1:30pm (at Artspace Cinderford) £45/ *£40 concessions including materials (per workshop) Though not the easiest thing to do, the aim is to have a hands on experience, have fun and end up with one […]
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Newent artsFEST
NewentNewent artsFEST 2025: A Celebration of Creativity & Community On October 18th, Newent will come alive with colour, creativity and community spirit as Canopy Creative Network brings its much-loved artsFEST to town. Centred around the theme of agriculture – regeneration and rebirth, the festival will honour Newent’s rich rural heritage while sparking new creative energy across all ages of Newent […]
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Creative Walk in Nature Soudley Ponds
Dean Heritage Centre Camp Mill, SoudleyJoin us for an inspiring creative walk in nature at Lower Soudley Pond using the Active Travel Map Join Canopy sponsored artists Sara Rickard and Roger Drury for this Creative Walk in Nature Soudley Ponds is a series of man-made ponds running along a secluded valley. It is a haven for wildlife and is designated […]
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CANDI DANCE
drybrook memorial hall Drybrook Memorial Hall, Drybrook RD, DrybrookWe have two dance groups on Wednesday evenings at Drybrook Village Hall (5-6pm) and Oaklands, Cinderford (6.15-7.15 pm). Contact Lynsey on lynsey@candi.email for more details.
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Preschooler Creative Walk in Nature
Mallards Pike Mallards Pike, Forest of DeanJoin us for a creative walk in nature for preschool children exploring and recording reflections and nature with creative activities Starting from the cafe we will walk around the lake exploring reflections, the various colours of autumn and create a nature collage. This fully accessible walk follows a short, flat route rich in wildlife with […]
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CANDI DANCE
drybrook memorial hall Drybrook Memorial Hall, Drybrook RD, DrybrookWe have two dance groups on Wednesday evenings at Drybrook Village Hall (5-6pm) and Oaklands, Cinderford (6.15-7.15 pm). Contact Lynsey on lynsey@candi.email for more details.
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CANDI DANCE
drybrook memorial hall Drybrook Memorial Hall, Drybrook RD, DrybrookWe have two dance groups on Wednesday evenings at Drybrook Village Hall (5-6pm) and Oaklands, Cinderford (6.15-7.15 pm). Contact Lynsey on lynsey@candi.email for more details.
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Inked Exhibition of Printmaking
The George Community Hub, High Street, Newnham High Street, Newnham, United KingdomInked exhibition of print showcases work from sixteen printmakers working with hand-made print processes. Gallery 1 hosts work from The Yard Print Studio community of printmakers, gallery 2 shows work from three printmakers who took up residence at The yard Print Studio for one-week each during August and September 2025 where they explored their practice and developed new […]
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Inked Print Fair
Cinderford Miners Welfare Hall Wesley Road, CinderfordThe Yard Print Studio in the Forest of Dean is thrilled to invite you to the INKED PRINT FAIR 2025! Part of the first ever printmaking festival to happen in the Forest of Dean. Free entry | Fun for all the family Visit the stunning Forest of Dean in November and discover a hub of […]
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The Forest of Dean: Lore of Water and Stone
Dean Heritage Centre Camp Mill, SoudleyThis event marks the completion of a project by Xena White exploring local folklore, which has resulted in an illustrated book and two documentaries. The work examines how natural elements - water and stone - have influenced cultural narratives in the region over time, exploring stories such as the legend of the Wye and Sabrina, […]
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Lantern Making Workshop
Former St John Ambulance Building, Coleford Forest of Dean District Council Offices, High Street,, ColefordThe Countdown to Christmas Starts Here! 🎅🎇 ✨ Get hands-on and festive at our Free Lantern Making Workshops!Pop in anytime between 10am – 4pm on Saturday 8th or Saturday 22nd November. Free drop in Lantern Making Workshop, for all ages. Drop in between 10am – 4pm on Saturday 8th and Saturday 22nd November to help […]
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PIPs (Poets In Progress) poetry group
The facilitator's home in Ruardean Address on enquiryPIPs is a peer-learning poetry group run by a qualified facilitator and published, prize-winning poet. We have been running for 7 years and current members range from relative beginners to experienced poets. New members of all abilities are welcome! We meet monthly, in Ruardean, every second Monday of the month. 7 - 9 pm Sessions […]
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CANDI DANCE
drybrook memorial hall Drybrook Memorial Hall, Drybrook RD, DrybrookWe have two dance groups on Wednesday evenings at Drybrook Village Hall (5-6pm) and Oaklands, Cinderford (6.15-7.15 pm). Contact Lynsey on lynsey@candi.email for more details.
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INKED: Artists’ Talk
The George Community Hub, High Street, Newnham High Street, Newnham, United KingdomINKED: Artists’ Talk with Sabrina Shirazi, Harriet Hughes and Martin Kochany In this Artists’ Talk, three printmakers taking part in the INKED exhibition talk about their experience of the Yard Print Studio Residency Programme during August and September of this year and the development of their printmaking practice. The Yard Print Studio is grateful to […]
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CANDI DANCE
drybrook memorial hall Drybrook Memorial Hall, Drybrook RD, DrybrookWe have two dance groups on Wednesday evenings at Drybrook Village Hall (5-6pm) and Oaklands, Cinderford (6.15-7.15 pm). Contact Lynsey on lynsey@candi.email for more details.
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Forest of Dean Woodturners Meeting
Weston Under Penyard Village Hall Village Hall, Weston Under PenyardClub meeting of the FOD woodturners association.Some meetings are demonstrations and instructional. Others are club hands on or other participation. All welcome. First visit free!
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Christmas Combo Workshop – Wreath Making & Bauble Painting
Charlotte Keating Artist Studio & Shop Unit 11 The Shambles, Church St, Newent, United Kingdom✨ Treat yourself to a slow, creative morning (or afternoon) of festive making — because Christmas is about joy and a touch of indulgence.Join us for a cosy Christmas Combo Workshop where you’ll paint 3 ceramic keepsake baubles with Charlotte and craft a beautiful dried flower wreath with Shanna from Harebell & Bee. 🎄 Nov 20th […]
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Christmas Combo Workshop – Wreath Making & Bauble Painting
Charlotte Keating Artist Studio & Shop Unit 11 The Shambles, Church St, Newent, United Kingdom✨ Treat yourself to a slow, creative morning (or afternoon) of festive making — because Christmas is about joy and a touch of indulgence.Join us for a cosy Christmas Combo Workshop where you’ll paint 3 ceramic keepsake baubles with Charlotte and craft a beautiful dried flower wreath with Shanna from Harebell & Bee. 🎄 Nov 20th […]
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Christmas Combo Workshop – Wreath Making & Bauble Painting
Charlotte Keating Artist Studio & Shop Unit 11 The Shambles, Church St, Newent, United Kingdom✨ Treat yourself to a slow, creative morning (or afternoon) of festive making — because Christmas is about joy and a touch of indulgence.Join us for a cosy Christmas Combo Workshop where you’ll paint 3 ceramic keepsake baubles with Charlotte and craft a beautiful dried flower wreath with Shanna from Harebell & Bee. 🎄 Nov 20th […]
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Forest Markets Christmas Fair
Ruardean Village Hall High Street, RuardeanStart your Christmas shopping in style at the Forest Markets Christmas Fair. We have stallholders selling original handmade work, demonstrations and a mini mosaic wreath workshop, plus delicious homemade cakes and hot food (hot food Saturday and Sunday only). Follow www.forestmarkets.co.uk and @forestmarkets for more information on who's taking part and links to book your […]
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Lantern Making Workshop
Former St Johns Ambulance Building, Coleford Forest of Dean District Council Offices, High Street,, Coleford, United KingdomThe Countdown to Christmas Starts Here! 🎅🎇 ✨ Get hands-on and festive at our Free Lantern Making Workshops!Pop in anytime between 10am – 4pm on Saturday 22nd November. Free drop in Lantern Making Workshop, for all ages. Drop in between 10am – 4pm on Saturday 8th and Saturday 22nd November to help us create lanterns […]
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Forest Markets Christmas Fair
Ruardean Village Hall High Street, RuardeanStart your Christmas shopping in style at the Forest Markets Christmas Fair. We have stallholders selling original handmade work, demonstrations and a mini mosaic wreath workshop, plus delicious homemade cakes and hot food (hot food Saturday and Sunday only). Follow www.forestmarkets.co.uk and @forestmarkets for more information on who's taking part and links to book your […]
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Throw a Pot Experience, with Derek A. Lamb
Artspace Cinderford The New Mercury, 3 Woodside Street, CinderfordThough not the easiest thing to do, the aim is to have a hands on experience, have fun and end up with one small pot. This will then be glazed and fired on your behalf for collection from Artspace and is included in the price. This is for adults and beginners with no potting experience, […]
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Inspired by Celtic art– bas relief workshop, with Dorota Rapacz
Artspace Cinderford The New Mercury, 3 Woodside Street, CinderfordInspired by Celtic art– bas relief workshop, with Dorota Rapacz Saturday 22nd November 10:30am – 4:30pm (at Artspace Cinderford) Cost: £75/ *£55 concessions including materials Many of us know the characteristic motives of Celtic decorations. One of them is the triskelion symbol. The three spirals are believed to represent the three worlds – the present, the spirit […]
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Inspired by Celtic Art– Bas Relief Workshop, with Dorota Rapacz
Artspace, Cinderford The New Mercury, 3 Woodside Street, Cinderford, United KingdomMany of us know the characteristic motives of Celtic decorations. One of them is the triskelion symbol. The three spirals are believed to represent the three worlds – the present, the spirit and the celestial. This and some other examples will be available for viewing and we will make our own tondo – a circular […]
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Forest Markets Christmas Fair
Ruardean Village Hall High Street, RuardeanStart your Christmas shopping in style at the Forest Markets Christmas Fair. We have stallholders selling original handmade work, demonstrations and a mini mosaic wreath workshop, plus delicious homemade cakes and hot food (hot food Saturday and Sunday only). Follow www.forestmarkets.co.uk and @forestmarkets for more information on who's taking part and links to book your […]
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Preschooler Creative Walk in Nature
Cyril Hart ArboretumJoin us for a creative walk in nature with activities for preschool children using the Cyril Hart Active Travel Map in the Forest of Dean. his fully accessible walk follows a short, flat route rich in wildlife with lots of time to explore, imagine and play with other preschool families! Expect gentle walks with […]
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CANDI DANCE
drybrook memorial hall Drybrook Memorial Hall, Drybrook RD, DrybrookWe have two dance groups on Wednesday evenings at Drybrook Village Hall (5-6pm) and Oaklands, Cinderford (6.15-7.15 pm). Contact Lynsey on lynsey@candi.email for more details.
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Christmas Combo Workshop – Wreath Making & Bauble Painting
Charlotte Keating Artist Studio & Shop Unit 11 The Shambles, Church St, Newent, United Kingdom✨ Treat yourself to a slow, creative morning (or afternoon) of festive making — because Christmas is about joy and a touch of indulgence.Join us for a cosy Christmas Combo Workshop where you’ll paint 3 ceramic keepsake baubles with Charlotte and craft a beautiful dried flower wreath with Shanna from Harebell & Bee. 🎄 Nov 20th […]
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Christmas Combo Workshop – Wreath Making & Bauble Painting
Charlotte Keating Artist Studio & Shop Unit 11 The Shambles, Church St, Newent, United Kingdom✨ Treat yourself to a slow, creative morning (or afternoon) of festive making — because Christmas is about joy and a touch of indulgence.Join us for a cosy Christmas Combo Workshop where you’ll paint 3 ceramic keepsake baubles with Charlotte and craft a beautiful dried flower wreath with Shanna from Harebell & Bee. 🎄 Nov 20th […]
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Sustainable Arts and Crafts
Artspace, Cinderford The New Mercury, 3 Woodside Street, Cinderford, United KingdomCome and join Artspace for a free morning creating festive decorations from reused and found materials. Refreshments available - All welcome - NO BOOKING NECCESARY... JUST TURN UP! For more information call 01594 825111 or email info@artspacecinderford.org
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CANDI DANCE
drybrook memorial hall Drybrook Memorial Hall, Drybrook RD, DrybrookWe have two dance groups on Wednesday evenings at Drybrook Village Hall (5-6pm) and Oaklands, Cinderford (6.15-7.15 pm). Contact Lynsey on lynsey@candi.email for more details.
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Festive Linocut and Stained Glass Workshop
lydney park estate The Old Saddlery, LydneyIn this Christmas combo class with experience artists and tutors Sarah Delahoy Printmaker and Jo Snowdon Stained Glass you will learn two crafts in one! With Sarah you will be carving and printing your own linocut robin onto a festive small tote bag and matching cards. Learn the carving techniques as well as the how […]
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