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  • Semley Music Festival

    Church Green, Semley, SP7 9AS Church Green, Semley

    Semley Music Festival returns for its 4th year and the small festival with big ideas just got even bigger! We've extended the event on to an additional day, Sunday July 6th. This year, Feelgood Sunday promises to lift your mind, body and spirit with a day packed full of yoga, tai chi, sound bath healing, […]

    £10 – £25
  • Fern Identification

    Kingcombe Visitor Centre Lower Kingcombe, Toller Porcorum, Dorchester

    Ferns are a group of vascular plants that reproduce by spores. They do not have seeds, nor do they flower, making them a fascinating group of plants to learn about. Robin Walls is the county recorder for vascular plants in Dorset and has a wealth of knowledge about flora. He is heavily involved in the […]

    £40
  • Upcycling and Visible Mending Workshop. Sustainable Fashion Week

    Hawkers Farm Stour Provost, Gillingham

    As part of Sustainable Fashion Week, this workshop is designed to inspire and empower you to rethink fashion. Whether you are a seasoned maker or curious beginner this workshop is for you.  More info www.hawkersfarm.org

    Free
  • Green Carpets and Hidden Worlds: Discovering Mosses and Liverworts

    Kingcombe Visitor Centre Lower Kingcombe, Toller Porcorum, Dorchester

    Mosses and liverworts are non-vascular plants which reproduce by releasing spores. Every tree at Kingcombe has a rich bryophyte cover, a reflection of Kingcombe’s moist climate and sensitive management. In this one-day introductory workshop you'll learn about mosses and liverworts and how to identify them. Most of the day will be spent in the field, […]

    £40.00
  • Autumn colours watercolour workshop

    Digby Memorial Church Hall, Sherborne

    Join local artist Emma Keys for a relaxed, seasonal watercolour workshop celebrating the rich tones of autumn. Learn how to capture the warmth of turning leaves, pumpkins, and woodland textures using simple, beginner-friendly techniques. All materials are provided, and no experience is necessary — just bring yourself and a love of colour! You’ll leave with […]

    £28.00
  • Spoon Carving

    Kingcombe Visitor Centre Lower Kingcombe, Toller Porcorum, Dorchester

    Event details View on What3Words gentle.stews.condense Date Saturday 8 November 2025 Time 9:00am - 4:00pm About the event After spending ten years swinging from trees as an arborist, Adam decided a job was needed where he could keep both feet firmly on the ground, whilst still being a part of the woodland around him. Having […]

    £100
  • Wreath Making Afternoon at the Allendale Community Centre

    The Allendale Centre Hanham Road, Wimborne, United Kingdom

    Wreath Making afternoon at the Allendale Community Centre.  A fundraising event for the Centre.  Enjoy making your own festive wreath to take home whilst enjoying festive nibbles and a soft drink.  Only £30 per person.  All materials provided.

    £30.00
  • Gelli plate printing workshop with Creative Hug

    Stanpit Village Hall 162 Stanpit, Christchurch, Dorset, United Kingdom

    Join me, Sharon, for a fun afternoon learning the art of gelli plate printing. In this workshop you'll be using various botanicals such as leaves, grasses or flowers, along with magazines for transfer prints, as I guide you through the step-by-step process of creating beautiful unique prints using a gel plate and acrylic paints. With […]

    £40.00
  • Motivation and Self-Care Workshops

    The Hub on the Heath 10 Adastral Rd, Canford Heath, Poole, dorset, United Kingdom

    I run small, supportive workshops for women over 45 who want to feel more confident and motivated. There is a strong emphasis on self care, which we all need more of. They’re gently guided but not overwhelming, with just enough structure to feel safe and focused. We share, listen, and learn from each other in […]

    £22.00
  • FLOURISH Reset Retreat 🌿

    Launceston Farm Tarrant Launceston, Dorset, United Kingdom

    FLOURISH Reset Retreat The Ultimate Mind-Body-Soul Tune-Up March 23rd – 27th, 2026 Launceston Farm, North Dorset With daily yoga and meditation practices, breathwork and sound healing sessions, you will be supported through a 3-day liquid fast ~ which will include carefully curated, nourishing organic smoothies, soups, and juices to give your digestive system a break […]

  • Gelli plate printing workshop with Creative Hug

    Stanpit Village Hall 162 Stanpit, CHRISTCHURCH, United Kingdom

    Join me, Sharon, for a fun afternoon learning the art of gelli plate printing, on Sunday, 12th April, 1-4pm. In this workshop you’ll be using various leaves, grasses or flowers, along with magazines for transfer prints, as I guide you through the step-by-step process of creating beautiful unique prints using a gel plate and acrylic […]

    £40
  • The Effortless Spring Table: Live Cookery & Dinner at Studio Sherborne

    Studio Sherborne Unit 15, The Old Yarn Mills, Westbury, Sherborne, Dorset, United Kingdom

    A Live Cookery Evening & Shared Dinner Thursday 30 April | 5.30–8.30pm | Studio Sherborne, Unit 15, The Old Yarn Mills, Sherborne DT9 3RQ Spring deserves an unforgettable evening table. […]

    £60.00