
Residential retreat venue for small groups
Two day Residential 'Enchanted Woodland' Wet Felting
7-10th May 2026
Get ready to unleash your creativity in our 'Enchanted Woodland' Residential Felt making Course - a magical journey into the world of fibres and textures! 7-10th May at Bottoms Farm, Walsden, West Yorkshire.
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Fully guided step by step two day course with Josephine to discover how to make a gorgeous wet felted wall hanging embellished with needle felting and stitch ready to frame or hang. Full details about the course including accommodation and booking options, pop to: www.craftcourses.com/courses/two-day-residential-enchanted-woodland-wet-felting-course-includes-accommodation
Any queries contact Jo fibreart@hotmail.co.uk


with Josephine Gornall of Phinefibre

✨ The Songsmith’s Atelier, curated by Kirsty Almeida and hosted by Bottoms Farm, Todmorden in Calderdale, is a powerful, hands-on songwriting retreat designed for writers who want to deepen their craft and transform their mindset. Across a weekend of immersive workshops, guests will explore advanced songwriting techniques, creative exercises, and playful experiments — from unlocking melodies to shaping lyrics that truly land. Alongside special guest teachers, participants will also explore performance, learn how to overcome internal blocks, and step into the mindset of a successful, authentic songwriter. It’s an inspiring, challenging, and joy-filled space for artists ready to grow, connect, and bring their most vibrant songs to life. ✨
7-9 November 2025

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Booking
Enquiries and booking through Kirsty Almeida
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/kirstyalmeida/1740396
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Qi-gong residential with Mark Pogson
20-23rd October 2025


High Peak Meditation
17-19th October 2025
Residential weekend for experienced meditators

STAT AGM 2025
Accommodation and workshare
Todmorden Alexander Technique Studio will be available at a special rate to STAT members for the weekend of the STAT conference 5-7th September 2025
What’s on offer?
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Accommodation for Friday-Sunday nights
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Workshare in the Todmorden Alexander Technique Studio all day Sunday 7th Sept
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Breakfast Saturday and Sunday
Cost
Special rate for the whole weekend including breakfasts and workshare
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£90 en-suite room
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£70 in your own room
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£45 sharing a twin or double room
Travel to AGM
We are 25 minutes by train from Manchester Victoria station with 1 train per hour from Walsden station (10 minutes walk) and 4 per hour to Todmorden (2 miles).
Travel by car to Manchester takes typically 45 minutes.
Booking
Enquiries or booking, please email Allison

