Art and Craft with Trees & Seeds (for families)

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Adults £20, children free

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About the course

Join us on this parent and child Trees, Seeds, Art and Craft Day; Join us to meet our native trees through story, song and craft. We will explore tree lore, gather tree seeds for germination, and craft with natural materials, magic and story around the fire together.

Who is this course suitable for?

  • This course is suitable for adults and accompanied children, both beginners level and those with more experience in nature connection.

The course will cover

  • Learn a variety of tree inspired crafts
  • Tree inspired song and story for all the family 
  • Learn how to sow different tree seeds
  • Create an opportunity to engage more with local community

With gratitude to the People’s Project in partnership with The National Lottery for supporting this course.

About the tutors

Erica Shorter: Erica has been learning and playing in nature as a Forest School Leader and Nature Connection Mentor for over 10 years. She is happiest wandering barefoot in the forest and brings a flavour of deep nature connection into her work with children and adults. She is informed and inspired by the 8 Shields and is passionate about creating spaces for people to deeply connected with nature and their inner landscapes.

Lucy Hyde: Lucy holds spaces and ceremonies for nature connection and cultural regeneration, a
lover of trees and creativity, she gathers mothers around the fires together with humour
and connection.

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Upcoming courses

June 21st 2026, 10-12pm

Summer Solstice Community Celebration

Adults: £15-£30 per person (£15 supported, £20 standard, £30 supporters) Children: £5 or £30 per family

Join us at the Summer Solstice to celebrate the peek of summer. We will celebrate the gift of the land through song, story & craft.

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September 20th 2026, 10-12pm

Autumn Equinox Community Celebration

Adults: £15-£30 per person (£15 supported, £20 standard, £30 supporters) Children: £5 or £30 per family

Celebrate the bounty of autumn through song, story, crafts and foraged food.

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October 3 2026, 10am-2pm

Tree Planting day at Hackhurst Farm

Donations welcome

Join us for a hands-on day of tree planting for all ages where you will be guided to plant young trees to extend the existing Children’s Forest at Hackhurst Farm, and to tend some of the trees planted in previous years. Full instruction and all materials and tools will be provided.

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