Canopy is a volunteer run, not-for-profit event organiser, bringing together creatives in the Forest of Dean with arts festivals, art workshops, artist talks and creative walks.
Supporting artists, musicians and performers of all ages and abilities with funding from Arts Council England and Forest of Dean Council.
FREE Family Creative Walk in Nature with Canopy brought to you in association with Forestry England and their wellbeing partner, Muck Boots.
The Glade Trail at Beechenhurst, Speech House Rd, Coleford GL16 7EJ.
Sat Jan 3rd, Feb 7th, March 7th 2026
10:30am start
Recent Creative Community Events
View all the pics and read about the Coleford Lantern Parade 2025. Click here
Catch up with our photos from Newent artsFEST here
New Accessible Creative Walk Maps
We have produced three new walking maps for the Forest of Dean, specially designed to make getting out into nature more accessible, enjoyable and inspiring for everyone. Click on this link to find out more, see where copies are available or download one!
Read our latest news
Coleford Shines Bright with Joyful Lantern Parade After November Community Workshops
Coleford Shines Bright with Joyful Lantern Parade After November Community Workshops
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Creative Walk & Print Workshop Roundup
Creative Walk and Print Workshop roundup article
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Bream Flower Show
Our promo stall at Bream Flower festival was buzzing with energy, thanks to our wonderful volunteers!
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About Canopy Creative Network
Canopy is a volunteer run, not-for-profit event organiser, bringing together creatives in the Forest of Dean with festivals, artist talks and creative walks. Our aims are:
- Connecting artists, communities, businesses and governing organisations
- Showcasing the unique creativity of Forest people and places
- Enhancing community connection and wellbeing through creativity
- Embedding the arts into society on every level
- Providing accessible opportunities for creative engagement throughout the Forest
- Being socially, economically and environmentally responsible in all we do
- Representing, strengthening and unifying the Forest arts community
Celebrating Arts in the Forest of Dean
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join our community arts Facebook group to network with creatives in the Forest
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we need your help! drop us an email or fill out our contact form to find out more
support
if you need support do get in touch to discuss how we might help. If you would like to support our activities you can make a donation below
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