Wednesdays in Jan, Feb and Mar
Wild + Kind Gatherings
Explore nature together with other families!
Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult
Every Wednesday in January, February and March, join local artist, Rachel Cambell, for exciting family sessions exploring and creating with nature. These walks and workshops are recommended for children ages 6-12 but siblings are welcome.
Monthly themes
- January: The Whispering Sky – be inspired by the stars and moon
- February: The Quiet Stirring – explore the early signs of spring
- March: The Waking Dawn – discover all about nests and new life
All events are from 1:30pm -3pm unless otherwise stated.
Booking required for some events.
Location: Lister Park in Manningham or Bradford New Church
How to book
To reserve a place for events labelled ‘Booking required’ please email Rachel at [email protected]
Dates
14 Jan 2026: Skills Lab at Bradford New Church
Explore composition by making a star sculpture.
Booking required.
21 Jan 2026: Pop-up & Play at Lister Park
Discover Matisse, Picasso, Hablik and Staar’s starry skies and make your own with nature. Meet at the Fossil Tree in Lister Park.
No booking required.
28 Jan 2026: Inspired by… at Bradford New Church
Dive deep into the swirls of Picasso and Hablik to make paint your own night sky.
Booking required.
4 Feb 2026: Walk + Wonder at Bradford New Church
Meet at Bradford New Church for an Imbolc walk in Heaton Woods.
No booking required.
11 Feb 2026: Skills Lab at Bradford New Church
Explore printing techniques by stamping snowflakes.
Booking required.
18 Feb 20216: Pop-up & Play at Lister Park
Discover artists like William Morris and Kehinde Wiley and explore patterns. Meet at the Fossil Tree in Lister Park.
No booking required.
25 Feb 2026: Inspired by… at Location TBC
Booking required.
4 Mar 2026: Walk + Wonder at Northcliffe Woods
Meet at Cliff Wood Ave for a walk in Northcliffe Woods.
No booking required.
11 Mar 2026: Skills Lab at Bradford New Church
Explore weaving by making a spring wall hanging.
Booking required.
18 Mar 2026: Pop-up & Play at Lister Park
Explore art by Nnena Kalu and Fiona Hutchison and make colourful recycled art. Meet at the Fossil Tree in Lister Park.
No booking required.
25 Mar 2026: Inspired by… at Bradford New Church
Collaborate with each other to make hanging sculptures like Kalu and Hutchison.
Booking required.
Dates →
Email to book your place
To reserve your place, please email Rachel at [email protected]
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