Learn how to create beautiful, temporary artworks from natural materials, in amongst the inspiring woodlands of Broughton Sanctuary.

Drop in any time between 10am and 3pm

In this creative drop-in session, you will be guided to explore the natural environment, focusing in particular on elements of line, shape, colour, pattern and texture. Through collecting and selecting materials found on the woodland floor, such as leaves, flowers, twigs or seeds, you will create varied pieces at ground level or hanging up in the trees. You will be invited to work mindfully and gain a sense of nature connectedness: slowing down, stepping back and opening the senses.

Land Art is art made entirely with natural materials found in the woodlands. It is ephemeral and impermanent – designed to decay and return to the environment from where it came.

About Ruth 

Ruth is the owner of Green Space Forest School and an approved practitioner with The Therapeutic Forest. Ruth is motivated and inspired to develop creative techniques and activities in the outdoors that are of real and lasting benefit to our health and happiness. She delivers woodland wellbeing programmes for children and adults that are centred around mindfulness, nature connection and woodland based arts and crafts.

Ruth taught art and design in secondary schools for over 16 years before moving to a pastoral role where student wellbeing is at the centre of her practice. Since leaving teaching she has developed and delivered Forest School and outdoor wellbeing intervention programmes in schools.

Please note: this is a drop in session and you can come anytime between 10am – 3pm. This event is for adults and children of all ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult so please book a ticket for everyone in your party who will be attending the session.