Stroud Valleys Artspace is inviting local people to a hands-on workshop where plants, soil and creative practice come together in the Japanese tradition of kokedama.
The workshop with Gail Ileve is listed at the Brunel Goods Shed on Station Approach, Stroud, and involves wrapping a plant’s root system in a mud ball and live moss to create a piece of living art. The event listing gives the session time as 4pm to 6pm.
Creative workshop explores soil and farming
The session forms part of SVA’s Cultivating Connections programme, which is being delivered with Zerodig Farm and Curriculum For Life. The programme brings together young creatives, families and artists to explore the links between science, farming and global stories through participatory art.
Its stated aim is to encourage learning about soil culture through creative practice and inspire a more imaginative connection to the local landscape. The project is funded by the European Union through the Soil Tribes Horizon project.
Who can find out more
Zerodig is described as a not-for-profit social enterprise focused on soil restoration, with the goal of improving the quality and volume of nutrient-rich food production.
People aged 16 to 25 who want to learn more about the programme are asked to contact SVA at [email protected].
The supplied event page contains a date discrepancy: its URL identifies 24 October 2026, while the event text states Thursday, 24 September 2026. Readers should confirm the date with SVA before attending.