Get some artistic inspiration at “Art in the Woods”

If you go down to the woods…for two days next weekend (Saturday, September 13 and Sunday, September 14) you will find they are inhabited by mystery and magic!

As part of this year's Herefordshire Art Week (h.Art) celebrations Queenswood Country Park will once again play host to 'art in the woods'.

Artists will be at work in the woods from 1pm until 4pm both days, creating fun projects for all the family to join.

Visitors will find lots of new ideas and inspiration. There will be paints, clay, lots of messy stuff and all that there is for the woods to offer. People will be guided in everything from making sculptures to painting and using materials from the woods to make all sorts of things. There's even an 'eye spy', so join in and there will be a chance of winning a prize.

This year 'Art in the Woods' has been organised on a voluntary basis by Dave Bates and Chris Hyslop, both students studying for a BA in Fine Art at Hereford College of Arts in partnership with Herefordshire Council's parks, countryside and leisure development service.

The organisation of this public event qualifies towards their degree but, more importantly, they are keen to make an exciting time for everyone who is part of it, so they would love you to come to support them and have some fun.

Dave said: "We feel this is a great opportunity for families to come along and get involved with creative and artistic activities with the inspiration of the nature of the woods.

Chris added: "Everything people need will be provided, so all they need to bring is some imagination which shouldn't be hard in the beautiful setting of Queenswood and the guidance of the artists. Don't let a little drizzle put you off, just make sure you've got some old clothes you don't mind getting messy."

If you would like further information in advance of the weekend please contact Queenswood Country Park Tourist Information Centre, telephone 01568 797842.

Queenswood Country Park is on the A49 between Hereford and Leominster - follow the brown signs at the top of Dinmore Hill. Alternatively the 492 bus service departs Hereford and Leominster at regular intervals throughout the day.