The Old Lock Up Gallery set in Derbyshire and on the edge of The Peak District National Park is the perfect setting for art, artisan crafts and creative workshops - a unique and peaceful venue - with a log burning stove, beautiful natural light, original oak beams and wooden floor.
Our workshops are designed for small groups ranging in size from 5 - 10 people - providing each participant ample space to learn, relax, enjoy and create in our beautiful art gallery.
Truly indulgent experiences - led by exceptional creative practitioners, artisans and artists.
All of our workshops, courses and classes can be purchased as gifts - both birthday and Christmas - or simply as an act of self indulgence. If booking as a gift we’ll send you a gift card for the recipient.
We also provide gift vouchers from £25 - £250 that can be redeemed against any of our workshops, ceramics and art.
For further information don’t hesitate to contact us - we’ll happily help with your enquiry.
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Natures Way - Coming to your Senses Mindfully - 29th July
Natures Way - Coming to your Senses Mindfully - 29th July
A one day workshop for those who are interested in mindfulness & natures power to soothe and heal us. The months of Summer offer the perfect opportunity to immerse ourselves in nature and feel fully nourished.
Cost: £85 including refreshments & light lunch.
What the workshop includes:
An introduction to ideas and theories rooted in Mindfulness and how an awareness of these ideas can lead to reducing stress, anxiety and depression.
Simple mindfulness practices that are underpinned by these ideas.
Mindful meditations led by an accredited mindfulness teacher.
A nourishing lunch.
Time connecting with like minded people.
Some time spent out in nature putting everything into practice.
Poems to inspire & deepen your practice.
Space and time to reflect on your experiences - to create a simple journal where you can keep these reflections & insights.
A follow up email containing all of the resources from the workshop, the poems and links to the meditations/practices so that you can continue to develop your nature practice after the workshop if you so wish.
What you will gain:
An opportunity to reduce stress and promote calm and relaxation through nature-based mindfulness practices.
Feel soothed, calmed & grounded with natures natural healers
Simple mindfulness practices that you can weave into your life.
A day of nurturing self care.
An understanding of key mindfulness ideas/theories
A nature and mindfulness tool kit.
Is this course for me?
This workshop is ideal for anyone interested in mindfulness & wishing to deepen their connection with nature. Suitable for absolute beginners and those who have an established practice too. This one day workshop offers insights and practices that may improve your wellbeing via nature. A day of nurturing and self care.
Date and times: 10am - 4.30pm
About your Teacher:
Rachael Pinks is an accredited mindfulness teacher who began her mindfulness training with ‘Breathworks’ during the pandemic. Nature became her biggest resource during this difficult time when she was living alone: feeling isolated and at times anxious. Nature had a lasting impact on her and opened her eyes to it’s natural healing powers. Rachael spent most of her childhood immersed in nature (her parents were market gardeners) and it was often her sanctuary. Breathworks is a leading UK charity who train individuals, from across the world, to become mindfulness teachers. They also provide a wide range of mindfulness courses too.