WORKSHOPS
Rockaway Park is committed to creating a supportive and inspirational environment for sharing skills. Our workshop program is a core part of this evolving mission, dedicated to being low-cost and accessible to all, with a wealth of talented practitioners keen to share their experience.
Previous Workshop Programmes
We have hosted sessions on a wide range of topics, from practical skills that empower self-sufficiency to creative arts that nourish the soul. The variety is a testament to the diverse talents within our community.
You can see the results of our Women’s Zine Workshop HAG - run by Dr Laura Way here
Practical Skills
It's a Woman's Weld, Stained Glass, Solar Energy, Silversmithing, foraging.
Creative Arts
Automata Making, Poetry Writing, Creative Writing, Cyanotype Photography, Zine workshop, learning to draw.
Wellbeing
Forest Therapy, Yoga, Natural Dyeing.
For Children
Robot Modelling, Junkyard Jungle, Rockaway Kids. Kids Graffiti, Straw Dolls.
Online Learning
We have also offered a selection of online courses, such as 'Creative Writing' and 'Beginners Yoga', allowing people to learn new skills from our experienced guides from anywhere in the world.
Run a Workshop at Rockaway
We continue to invite creative practitioners to collaborate with us by hiring our unique spaces to deliver their own workshops. We provide promotional support through our newsletter and website, helping you reach our large and engaged audience, and we are always open to new ideas that align with our ethos.
Spend a day learning the art of stone carving in the unique and inspiring setting of Rockaway Park. It is the perfect place for anyone who enjoys creativity, craft and a relaxed atmosphere.
The workshop begins at 9.30am with a short introduction to the tools, materials and techniques you will be using. You can choose from a range of simple, intermediate or more detailed pre‑printed patterns, or design your own if you prefer. Once you have chosen your design, you will learn how to transfer it onto the stone and make your first carving cuts.
Your tutor for the day is Paul Maggs, an experienced craft mason and long‑standing teacher of stone masonry. Paul has a calm and encouraging teaching style, and he is skilled at helping beginners feel confident with the tools. He will be on hand throughout the day to offer guidance, demonstrations and support whenever you need it.
We keep the day relaxed, with a tea break around 11am and a lunch break between 1pm and 2pm. The workshop usually finishes at 4pm, or earlier if everyone completes their piece.
All materials, tools and PPE are provided. By the end of the session you will head home with your own hand‑carved stone creation.
Sculpture Workshop with Getting Up To Stuff
Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th July 2026
10am – 4pm | Rockaway Park
Join Bristol based rogue sculptor Getting Up To Stuff for a hands-on sculpture workshop exploring cement, resin and plaster.
No experience needed, just bring yourself, some old clothes and a willingness to get stuck in. You’ll be guided through different materials and techniques, starting with small life casts to take home before working together on a larger “Stuff” sculpture that will live on at Rockaway Park.
Expect experimenting, creating, probably making a mess, trying not to stick yourselves to each other, and bringing something wonderfully weird into existence.
All materials, gloves and eye protection are provided, along with plenty of tuition throughout the weekend. You’ll leave with your own creations, a Stuff related goody bag, and the satisfaction of officially becoming a rogue sculptor yourself.
Come and make some stuff. It’s going to be a blast.
Spaces limited to 6 participants.
After a sell out workshop the Two Crooked Ladies are back and bringing more ancient crafts.
Join us for a beginners’ workshop in the ancient craft of corn dolly making. Starting at 10:30am for an hour and a half we will make two traditional harvest tokens by weaving an ancient wheat strain and decorating with charms and ribbons.
We will then be holding an intermediate workshop at 1pm for 3 hours where you will make two different flat weave pieces in different styles, traditionally used as house blessings. These pieces are more advanced, so please ensure you have attended the prior workshop or another workshop with us.
Come for one, or join us for both and save £5