Events
A Creative Retreat In Nature
Willow & Wellbeing Experience
Join us for a day of creativity and inner calm at the beautiful Birtley Woodland Art Space. This unique retreat combines the art of willow weaving with restorative wellbeing practices in a peaceful natural setting.
Guided by Lorraine Ellery Matthews (Willow Artist) and Amanda Weller (Wellbeing Practitioner), you’ll explore the art of willow weaving while discovering simple techniques to relax and reconnect with yourself.
What to expect:
Welcome & Intention Setting: Embracing creativity and self-connection.
Grounding and breathwork: Calm the mind and settle into the natural surroundings.
Introduction to Willow & Creative Exploration:
Learn about willow growing and its preparation for use.
Create your own unique piece of willow art—choose from freeform sculptures, mandalas, bird nests, wall hangings and more.
Seasonal Woodland Picnic: Enjoy a light seasonal lunch.
Flow & Creativity Session: Continue exploring willow weaving.
Willow & Energy Connection:
Discover how willow colours and textures connect with chakra energy as you create a small willow ring to take home.
Nature & Wellbeing Reflection:
Close the day with a guided meditation and reflection to leave feeling refreshed and inspired.
This is more than just a workshop—it’s a chance to slow down, connect with nature, and discover the joy of creating from the heart.
Birtley Woodland Art Space, Bramley
Friday, 27 Jun 2025
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
£133.00 Full Price Ticket
£113* (*Early Bird Price until 01 May 2025)
A Day Of Painting & Possibility
"Flowers always make people better, happier, and more helpful; they are sunshine, food and medicine for the soul."
Luther Burbank
Flow Freely: With Art, Intuition & Intention
hosted by
Amanda Weller (Energy Alchemist)
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Sarah Cox (Contemporary Landscape Artist)
Flowering:
A Day Of Painting & Possibility
Hosted by Sarah Cox & Amanda Weller
Join us at The Garden Gallery in Farnham and dedicate a day to YOU.
Slow down, switch off and reconnect with your creative side. No experience needed.
Guided by Sarah, you will paint locally sourced flowers in watercolour. A mindful exercise to bring you into the present moment.
Guided by Amanda, you will be introduced to your power of your intentions and to your natural ability to manifest the life you'd love to live.
What’s Included:
- Tea/Coffee on arrival
- Sweet treats
- Watercolour workshop (painting local sourced seasonal flowers) – 2 hours
- A delicious light healthy lunch - 45 minutes
- ·Grounding session – 30 minutes
- ·Manifesting session – 1 hour 30 minutes
- Private access to the beautiful walled garden
- A personalised goody bag with watercolour paints, palette and a set of brushes
- Take home resource sheets from both Amanda and Sarah
- ·Posie of locally sourced seasonal flowers
Where?
The Garden Gallery is part of Farnham Museum which is situated in the centre of the historic market town of Farnham.
The secluded walled gardens are beautiful and will provide a peaceful setting for the retreat day.
We will have private access to the gardens throughout the day.
We will have the option to eat lunch in the walled garden surrounded by beautiful blooms.
Tickets
Early Bird* price: £135 (*expires on 15th June 2025)
Full Price: £150
Directions
We recommend parking in the Waitrose car park as it is free on Sundays.
It’s a 5 minute walk to Farnham Museum from the car park.
Carpark address: Hart Car Park, Long Garden Way, GU9 7HA.
From there, on foot, head to Farnham Museum which is located on West Street. Walk down Bishop's Mead to the left of the building. There is a white wooden door (side entrance) which opens to the museum garden.
(Please do not park in Bishop's Mead as residents need constant access.)
Venue
Farnham Garden Gallery
Farnham Museum
38 West Street
Farnham
GU9 7DX
Sunday, 29 Jun 2025
10:30 AM - 3:30 PM
£150.00 Full Price Ticket
£135* (*Early Bird Price expires 15th June 2025)
The Art of Manifesting
Unlock Your Power
Workshops at Sculpture & Soul Festival 2025
I am holding this workshop at various times throughout the weekend of Saturday, 26th and Sunday 27th July, 2025 at the beautiful Birtley Woodland Art Space.
Who is this workshop for?
Anyone who is wanting to learn to be more in control of how and what they experience in their life.
About this workshop
You are more powerful than you probably realise. Once you understand a few basics, you will be ready to manifest much more easily. The basics are all simple and, when combined, will allow you to intentionally create more of the life you dream of.Covering the essential fundamentals, you will be introduced to the easy effective keys that unlock the art of manifesting. You will not only understand how to manifest, you will leave empowered to play and have fun with it.
What to expect
· Workshop lasting 1¼ hours.
· Understanding how your state of being impacts on your general experience of life.
· Understanding the link between your energy and what you experience.
· Easy tips to help you become aware of and balance your state of being.
· Introduction to the powerful effect of your words.
· Learn how to work with your intentions.
· Learn a simple manifesting technique.
· Leave with one of your wishes ready to manifest.
Resources
A free PDF resource booklet covering the workshop content will be emailed to you after the workshop.
The Art of Manifesting: Unlock Your Power
Sat 26th and Sun 27th July, 2025
Workshop held at various times throughout the weekend Festival
Recharge & Reconnect
Recharge & Reconnect:
A Self-Healing Experience
An opportunity for peaceful time with yourself. This session will help you destress, connect to your heart and balance your energies. You will
experience a variety of simple self-care tools and practices to enhance your general wellbeing, which you will be able to take away and use in your daily life.
Who is this for?
· Anyone who seeks time to peacefully connect with themselves.
· Anyone who wishes to experience and learn various easy self-nurturing tools and techniques.
· Anyone who is interested in balancing their energies naturally.
What to expect:
· Workshop lasting 1¼ hours.
· A focus on using the breath.
· Grounding (you are encouraged to experience this barefoot).
· Heart connection.
· Relaxing techniques.
· A short guided group meditative session (like a meditation but not!)
What do I need to bring?
You will be encouraged to be barefoot for this workshop. We will be on grass. Please bring a small towel if you’d like to wipe your feet afterwards.
Resources
A free PDF resource booklet covering the workshop content will be emailed to you after the workshop.
Recharge & Reconnect: A Self-Healing Experience
Sat 26th & Sun 27th July 2025
Workshop held at various times throughout the weekend