
ROCKAWAY PARK'S WORKSHOP ARCHIVE
Here you'll find details about the workshops that have taken place at Rockaway so far, starting with the most recent. Our programme is developing all the time, so keep an eye on the Workshops page! All of our workshops include a delicious home cooked vegan lunch from the Vegan Cafe, plus refreshments throughout the day.
We’re always happy to hear from people who are interested in any of our workshops being run again, as well as hearing suggestions for additional workshops, or other collaborative educational projects.
If you'd like to get in touch to offer feedback, or collaborate with us on a creative workshop, please contact us below. Thank you - every insight is useful!
WORKSHOP INFO
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An experienced and creative silversmith and jewellery maker, Charlotte guided everyone through the process, step by step. Not only did they have a personal hand-crafted piece to take home, but they also experienced the tools and techniques of silversmiths.


Coco’s approach to teaching metalwork encourages women to have a go and gain the confidence to use power tools, while learning how to make practical items in a safe supportive space. It’s a fun, social way to have a go at welding and use an angle grinder to make a piece out of used car wheels and other scrap metal.
More workshops are being planned for after the Summer, so keep an eye out for updates on Our Workshops page!


This first workshop of creative activities based around art, nature and cooking, included ethical screen-printing, graffiti art, badge making, cooking, seed planting, plant pot making and games.
Led by expert teachers Si & Rona of Carry On Screening/Seditious Screen Prints, here's a bit of feedback on how it went:
"He loved the spray painting with Rowdy and the screen-printing, which are activities he hasn't done at home or school."
"Graffiti painting was a great experience - picking up tips and painting with a real life artist was brilliant."
"All in all a fab day, so thank you very much!"


It was aimed at people who’ve always wanted to play but never learned, or could play a bit but wanted to develop. An expert teacher of rock, flamenco, classical and folk guitar, Bruce helped with tips, tricks and a wealth of musical knowledge. He also showed the workshop participants how to get the most out of their instrument, as well as how to care for it to ensure the best sound. Bruce’s guitar workshops are set to become a regular feature, so keep an eye out for the details on Our Workshops page. Here is some of the feedback from people who took part:
'Everything about this workshop was great - a whistle stop tour around the guitar!'
'Thank you so much! I really enjoyed interacting with a small group and the theory and musical knowledge, along with the practical tips were really valuable.'
'Bruce is a really nice bloke and I'd be especially interested in more of his guitar workshops.'
'Interesting place, lovely food - all thoroughly enjoyable. Bruce was so good - knowledgeable and supportive.'




"I found Michelle really engaging and encouraging and came away inspired to write more. I love the setting and the food. Good timings of writing periods and breaks."
"It was a fantastic location and a great group of people. The practical tips about story shaping and what to bear in mind when editing were really valuable."
"I enjoyed all of it! I especially enjoyed being on the terrace learning space at Rockaway Park, then going into the atrium and the garden to work."






Eco Art, with Mark Noble -
Painting scenes of nature on recycled materials; encouraging them to think about the world around us, express their creativity and reconnect with nature.
Creating Sculptures, with Owen Griffee -
Creating free formed stone sculptures from casting-based materials like cement, mortar and concrete.
Spin Art Plus with Abi and Star from Higher Beings -
Exciting experimental art techniques using paint-spinners, a printing press and inky plasma art.
Graffiti Art with Eddy Whirl -
Creating graffiti art basics; using spray paint, stencils, canvases and boards to produce take-home graffiti.
Textile Art with Shiva Page -
Creating amazing headwear from scrap and recycled materials.
One of the practitioners who took part said:
"It was a fantastic experience and I really enjoyed running the workshops in the space. The workshops went amazingly well and the amount of positive feedback I received from families taking part was immense. People thoroughly enjoyed working with the materials and were really enthusiastic, with lots of comments on how therapeutic and engaging they were."


Here is some of the feedback from people who took part:
"A really interactive, informative and fun course. Friendly, skilled, knowledgeable and patient tutor. Really great venue, delicious lunch and relaxed vibe."
"A perfect fun day! Great teacher and a great atmosphere."
"Amazing value for money! Amazing setting to do a workshop. I learned so much!"


"Empowering!"
"What an amazing experience - Coco is a brilliant teacher!"
"Loved it! It gave me confidence to carry on with welding in my own time."
ROCKAWAY PARK
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