Below are some of the confirmed workshops and activities taking place this year at Wood! There are still more to be added so check back soon to see what else is in store for Wood 2025....
A cappella Harmony Singing
Come and sing all sorts of songs with Katy Rose Bennett in sweet a cappella harmony. The songs are taught by ear; all abilities welcome - no previous singing experience needed. Don't miss Katy performing on Sunday in the Treebadour Tent where you can share what your've learned!
To find out more about Katy's music, please click below:
Evening Bat Walk
Celebrate the Year of the Bat with Charlotte from the Berks and South Bucks Bat Group on Saturday evening with a walk around the grounds of Braziers Park to learn about the bat community that shares this space.
To find out more about the Berks and South Bucks Bat Group's work to conserve local bats, please click below:
Upcycled Fashion: Creative Costumes & Crafts
Come along to sort through our huge pile of reclaimed fabrics/materials to create costumes, accessories, flower crowns or whatever your imagination allows! Adult supervision and help required for children.
Click the link to find out more about sustainable fashion:
Make a Willow Bird Feeder
ADULTS AND CHILDREN OVER 12
This workshop is for adults or children over 12 with adult help. Learn how to make a bird feeder from willow and also information about garden birds mixed in with a bit of folklore.
Flying Yoga
TEENS
A playful, dynamic combination of simple partner acrobatics and yoga. This session is aimed at older children and teens but adults can join too!
Tie and Dye
ALL AGES
Come and join our popular tie and dye workshop on Saturday and create a wonderful pattern on a t shirt. Learn to tie strings to create different effects on your shirt and then pop it in the bucket of dye.....and wait ... Please note there is a £3 charge to cover t-shirt and dyes.
High Energy African Drumming
Rhythmworks presents a roots-rhythm African drumming workshop, perfect for beginners and those with more experience. Explore time-precision-tempo and full accompaniment rhythms and have fun making music together.
Find out more about RhythmWorks by clicking on the link below:
Crafting with Leather Scraps
Join leather artisan and designer Georgie from Hands of Tym to make use of leather scraps from the production of hand-made leather goods to craft something unique.
Visit Hands of Tym to learn more about what Georgie does by clicking on the link below:
Hatha Flow Into Your Day
A gentle, nourishing class, with breath-led movement, to bring a sense of calm and balance to set you up for the day. All levels welcome. Bring a mat (cushion and blanket if you have one)!
Find out more about what Louise does by clicking on the link below:
Pilates for All
A good way of stretching out after a long night of dancing or camping, or simply wanting to move your body. These sessions, led by Anette, are suitable for everyone, from beginners to intermediates - all are welcome. If you have one, do bring a mat or blanket to lie on, there will be some available.
Rattle and drum - Shamanic journeying for beginners
Learn the basic principles behind the art of shamanic journeying and be guided on a journey to connect with an animal spirit ally. Whether you are new to journeying or already practising, come and reconnect to the art of the intentional day dream at Wood Festival.
Hula Hooping
Come spin and dance with us, learn tricks and have fun. No hooping experience necessary!
Mindful Macramé
Learn the craft of macramé knots and make your own keychain or zip pull.
Poetry Writing
Come and write some poetry! If you haven't tried if before, don't worry..In this workshop, we will read and discuss some poems and explore different ways to get started.
Taiji and Qigong
Immerse yourself in relaxation of body and mind. Explore Zhan Zhuang (standing meditation), Fang Song Gong (relaxation exercises), Chansigong (Internal spiral exercises) and more for Qi cultivation and general wellbeing.
Sound Healing
A workshop exploring various sound healing techniques using the voice and other instruments to create sounds and frequencies that can have beneficial qualities. Musician Thoby Davis will demonstrate techniques and instruction on how others can create and perhaps work with these sounds.
Find out more about sound healing by clicking on the link below:
Buddhist Chanting and Meditation
Learn to calm and settle the mind with Buddhist meditation in the Samatha tradition. The word samatha means calm. Try out chanting in Pali. We will be sitting on the ground so please bring a rolled up sleeping bag.
To find out more about the Buddhist meditation in the Samatha tradition used in this session, please click the link below:
Indian Head Massage
Learn to give, and receive, an Indian Head massage in this relaxing workshop. Indian Head massage is a wonderful experience to share with friends or family and the perfect way to de-stress and relieve tension in the head, neck and shoulders.
Learn more about what Katie does by clicking on the link below:
Clay Creations in the Woods
Get creative with clay in the woods! Use clay and natural materials to make all kinds of creatures to live amongst the plants and trees. Suitable for all ages.
Felt Flowers
Start with fleece of a myriad of colours, and create beautiful flowers using felt-making techniques. Suitable for ages from 10 upwards, although younger people will need adult help.
Learn to tie knots!
Ever fancied knowing a how to tie proper knots? Take this opportunity to learn some really handy, beautiful knots that you can use every day!
Japanese Boro Stitching
Explore this traditional Japanese visible mending technique used in repairing textiles, by stitching a sample. Everyone is welcome, materials provided.
Astronomy Walk and Talk
Meet just after sunset on both Friday and Saturday nights for a walk around Braziers. Even when there is extraneous light, there is still quite a lot that can be seen without any telescope, binoculars or other special equipment. We will be pointing out planets, stars and constellations, and Cathy will tell stories (both scientific and mythical) of stars, planets and constellations. You may see the international space station passing too!
Wild Den Buildling
Join us to build a woodland den. You'll be guided on how to construct your own shelter, whether it's hideaway for fairies or your own mansion. Just bring your imagination, friends and family. A session for all ages, children need to be accompanied by an adult.
Dance of the Heart: Dance Meditation
If you are open to something a little different, this is for you. Dance of the Heart helps us to raise our vibrations, and create more “feel good”, empowering us to attract whatever we wish into our lives. Come to enjoy this blend of fun, joy, and love energy- come willing to play too!
Animal Origami for Kids
Come and make origami animals in this workshop for kids, led by kids who love to craft animals from paper. This is a workshop for kids of all skill levels. Space for this activity is limited and younger kids will need a grown up to help.
Knitting for Everyone
Beginners and experienced knitters alike are invited to come and enjoy some knitting time together. Bring a project or have a go using our materials.
Creative Mindfulness, Movement and Meditation for Families
Explore some fun techniques for inviting calm and promoting regulation, ranging from bold and boisterous to quiet and contemplative…and perhaps share some of your own!
Find out more about Anna and her practice by clicking the link below:
Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond
These sessions are taught by Louise, an experienced practicing midwife who has been running the workshop at Wood for over 10 years.
Day 1- An opportunity to come and learn about how to have a positive pregnancy, empowering birth and learn active birth tools and hypnobirthing techniques.
Day 2 - Learn baby massage techniques and responsive parenting.
Conversations with Owls
Accompanied by Owla and Phyllis, her rescued barn and tawny owls, Zoologist Dr Sasha Norris will speak about the needs of wild animals and our desperate desire and need for connection with the natural world; how this manifests in wildlife rescue work and how we can best direct it to help biological diversity everywhere. Sasha runs a wildlife sanctuary in Herefordshire, as well as registered charity Siren Conservation Education. Sasha shares her home with over 100 rescued animals and 20 different species whom she cares for and observes diligently throughout the year. They are, she says, her greatest teachers.
Tetra-Pak Printing
Come and etch a Tetra-pak print from an old juice or milk carton and then print it using a pasta making machine. You could even print a few to swap with friends.
Make a Notebook
Make a notebook using basic bookbinding skills. For children 7 and older.
Storytelling for Climate Change Action
In this workshop we will be mapping, story telling, drawing and playing simulation games to create new and hopeful visions for actions to combat climate change.
Thatching
Join master thatchers to learn about this ancient way of creating shelter.
Juggling
This is a great opportunity to learn circus skills such as juggling, contact juggling, diablo and more. Suitable for both those who have never had a go or those who want to improve their skills. We will be outside weather permitting.
Singing for Change
Singing together as a community is a simple and powerful way to create the change we want to see in the world. Join singer songwriter Lisa Doscher and sing inspiring and uplifting songs to help us through challenging times. We’ll make beautiful harmonies together and every voice has a place. Come as you are, no experience necessary!
Find out more about what Lisa does by clicking the link below:
There's also Sox Puppet Making, Making Paper Stars, Moving Meditation, Learning about Spring Tonics, a Sensing Nature Walk and Tours of Braziers House.
