Workshops

The Award winning oil painter Jake Fern and lead singer of Victorious will run an in person workshop on how to draw a head profile in our beautiful Forest space . Please bring paper and pencils/charcoal if youd like to join in 

Hi I’m Amy and I love practicing yoga and guiding others in their yoga practice through group teaching and one-to-one therapy. Commitment to my practice has helped me manage challenging times in my life; from injuries to pregnancy to loss/grief. Yoga always helps me to feel better in my body and mind by relieving physical and mental tension. 

For me, yoga is the antidote to the pressure and expectations of modern living, it’s a magical coping mechanism that can be deeply healing and fun. I feel stronger and more open, I make healthier decisions, I’m a more patient person and parent, a better listener, and I’m more compassionate, understanding and accepting towards myself and others. 

My experience calls me to share this ancient wisdom with others so you too can become more able and resilient. Together we explore movement, breath-work, mantra and meditation practices that will reestablish our connection to the Earth and our physical bodies, allowing us to build trust, and feel lighter, more spacious and at ease.  The benefits are truly limitless and unique to each person.

In a world of swipes, small talk, and surface-level interactions, what does it really mean to meet someone? To see them, to feel them, and to connect in a way that is deeply authentic and alive?

Awakened Dating is a transformative and experiential journey into the art of conscious connection. This workshop invites participants to step beyond the limitations of traditional dating and into a space where attraction, intimacy, and presence are explored through the body, the senses, and the heart.

Drawing on Tantric principles, embodiment practices, and authentic relating, this session will guide attendees through a series of exercises designed to cultivate:

 Deep Presence – Learning to meet another from a place of openness and truth.
Embodied Attraction – Moving beyond the mind to feel connection through energy and intuition.
Playfulness & Curiosity – Engaging with lightness, joy, and a spirit of exploration.
Sacred Intimacy – Discovering what it means to be fully seen and fully received.

This is not about speed-dating, performance, or forced interactions. It is about real, soulful connection—whether for romance, friendship, or a moment of shared presence.

Perfect for singles, couples, and the curious, this workshop offers a safe and heart-opening space to explore love, chemistry, and relational alchemy in a whole new way.

Why This Workshop?

As we are here in celebration of love, freedom, and deep human connection, Awakened Dating perfectly aligns with our ethos, creating a container where we can experience the beauty of relating from a place of truth, joy, and embodiment.

This session is an invitation to rediscover the magic of connection, beyond words, beyond expectations, beyond the ordinary.

Are you ready to meet yourself and others in a way you never have before?

Let’s create something beautiful together. 

 Come join us for a 2 hour plus taster course in spoon carving that will guide you through the safe use of tools needed to carve a spoon. I have a variety of different tools to choose from to help you decide on what tools fit for you if you choose to continue learning.

Participants need to be 14 years and older, if there are issues such as attention etc. adult supervision will be needed.

I'll also demonstrate the bits we don't have time to cover such as axing and sharpening tools so you get a complete picture of the whole process start to finish.

This workshop will have material costs 

We have S-J back again offering us an opportunity to use our main power instrument within us- our voice, to balance, align and harmonise ourself and eachother.

S-J will first get us to tune into our chakras using our voice and then adding the spirit drum within the circle to blend the two to give us a powerful healing experience to replenish or release, soothe and balance our energy system.

Followed by singing our favourite folk, truth, freedom, uplifting unity songs, some Accapella and with background music.

Some percussion instruments will be provided however feel free to bring drums or percussion instruments with you.

S-J is a sound healing practitioner and singer and trained with Cherub and Tim Wheater and the sound healing academy. She currently runs a monthly Medicine Drum Chant (MDC) circle in Bournemouth.

Everyone is welcome to join this workshop whatever age or ability. S-J is looking forward to coming back to the festival and connecting with you all there!

In today's fast-paced world, more and more people are turning to natural remedies for their well-being. Herbal First Aid is an ancient practice that utilizes the healing properties of plants to address minor health concerns and minor injuries in a gentle and effective manner. All herbs used by us are local, seasonal and have been used by our old folks for hundreds (some thousands) of years. Here are some additional benefits of incorporating Herbal First Aid: 

- Complementary Care: Herbal First Aid can complement conventional first aid practices to provide a more comprehensive approach to healthcare. By offering both traditional first aid and herbal first aid services, you are catering to a wider range of health needs and preferences among festival goers. I am also a registered nurse with lots of A&E and Outpatients experience, excellent clinical skills and people’s skills and will act accordingly to person need’s and take appropriate medical action where needed. We do not like to complicate things so only use around 10 solid herbs that are local and abundant in the season and know them inside and out through years of studying and foraging practices. The herbs we use are common, easily identifiable, readily available and we are here  

- Education and Empowerment: Herbal First Aid can also include educational components such as workshops and demonstrations. By empowering attendees with knowledge about simple herbal remedies, you are equipping them with valuable tools to support their health both during the festival and in their everyday lives. We are passionate about spreading the old folk knowledge of our plants as medicine and inspiring people to be more in tune with nature and the wild world around them. Everything that we need to thrive grows right beside us, and that knowledge lies deep within our DNA, waiting to awaken again.  

- Wild Foods and Medicine Foraging Workshop: We also offer a wide range of Foraging workshops focusing on all the ‘People’s Herbs’ and wild foods and would love to offer this experience to your festival goers. We are also very adaptable and flexible and can tailor the workshops to your needs and wishes.   Please check out our website to find out more (and there is more): www.allthingsforaging.co.uk  

- Sustainability: Most of the herbs we use are harvested from the festival grounds on the day.  We are fully self-sufficient and sustainable and love sharing the healing wisdom of our local plants. We offer the Herbal First Aid as a Drop in/ Walk about addition to the festival and find that this works very well.  The only thing that we require is access to fresh water and the land, and from there, we can handle most thingsJ  

 Angie Peach has  been working with plant medicine for over ten years. She  started adding locally foraged plants to her cacao ceremonies for a little bit of extra magic fand or a beautiful way to start a sound immersion!

She's  spent a lot of time with her  432hz Crystal Singing Bowls that play the main part of the sound immersion, but she  also incorporates Koshi chimes, Shaman drums and rattles, Waterfall chimes, Rainsticks, Flutes, Pipes, Gongs...

Sound and music move through all of us, but stepping into the world of primal sounds is something else entirely...it's not just about listening - it's about feeling, letting the vibrations guide you gently back to your essence. Each session is its own unique experience. Sometimes it feels like a deep rest you didn't realise you needed...sometimes it brings up emotion, release or insight. This is a beautiful way to connect back with yourself.

The journey starts with a delicious cup of ceremonial cacao infused with locally foraged plant medicine. 

There will be a donation pot for those who would like to drink the cacao