We couldn’t be more thrilled to be working with our friends at Mid Wales Arts for a very special celebration — World Curlew Day on Monday, 21 April, and a whole week of creative activities inspired by the incredible curlew.
The curlew is more than just a bird — it’s a symbol of our shared landscape, a poignant call echoing across the wetlands and hills. It’s a creature of myth, music, and movement — and we’re coming together to honour it through the arts.
ALL WEEK (22–25 April), Mid Wales Arts is hosting a packed programme of FREE workshops and events for all ages. From clay to lino prints, song writing to dance, mosaics to storytelling, each session is designed to connect people to the natural world and the beauty of the curlew.
Here’s what’s on:
Tuesday 22 April
Make a Clay Curlew
10am–12:30pm & 2–4:30pm
With artists Cathy Knapp Evans and Jo Mattox — a hands-on workshop where participants can sculpt their own curlew in clay, exploring form, texture and imagination.
Wednesday 23 April
Lino Printing Workshop (10yrs+)
10am–4pm
Led by Jenny Fell, this day-long session invites participants to create stunning curlew-inspired prints.
Curlew Creative Dance & Wing – Making (7yrs+)
1–4pm
With Lisa Redman, we’ll take flight with movement and costume design, embodying the grace and drama of the curlew.
Thursday 24 April
Curlew Song Writing & Recording Workshop
10am–4pm
Join singer-songwriter Jeb Loy Nichols for a deep dive into words, melody and soundscapes that honour the curlew’s spirit.
Mosaic Curlew Workshop (10yrs+)
10am–12:30pm & 1:30–4pm (full or half day)
Create a shimmering curlew mosaic with Delia Taylor Brook, using colour and pattern to tell stories through glass and tile.
Friday 25 April
Creative Writing Workshop
2–4pm
With poet and naturalist Chris Kinsey, explore the call of the curlew through words, observation and reflection.
Places are limited and booking is essential!
To join us for any of these amazing sessions, email: office@midwalesarts.org.uk
You can also find more details on the Mid Wales Arts website: www.midwalesarts.org
The Curlew Connections Wales Project, is on a mission is to celebrate and protect this iconic bird — not just through conservation, but by helping people feel connected to the landscape and stories that curlews call home. We believe the arts are a powerful way to do that, and we’re so grateful to Mid Wales Arts for making this week possible.
Come get inspired, get creative, and give voice to the Curlew. We’d love to see you there!
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