Music, dance, art & craft, well-being, play…
there’s something for everyone this weekend.
Harmony Singing Workshops
with Dave Camlin
Sat & Sun 9.30-10.30 am
Marquee
Join Dave to learn some of the songs the Village Choir will be singing at the Closing Ceremony on Sunday, then come and join in!
MUSIC
Harp Meditation
with Gareth Wilkins
Sun 7.30-8.15 am
Marquee
Start the day with gentle contemplation accompanied by Gareth’s evocative harp melodies. You can join quietly at any time, and should bring a yoga mat and pillow or blanket if possible.
Percussion Workshop
with Brendan Murphy
Sat 10.30 -11.30 am
Cumberland Arms
Come and be part of a lively exploration of the roots of rhythm with percussion virtuoso Brendan Murphy. Release your inner groove and explore rhythms from global folk traditions. No previous experience necessary, but be prepared to be part of something epic and energising.
Ukulele Workshops
with Steve Wharton
Sat 11.30 am - 12.30 pm
Sun 10.30 - 11.30 am
Cumberland Arms
Steve Wharton is a Cumbrian songwriter, performer and filmmaker. He has played ukelele for 20 years and has taught people to play in England, Czechia and China. For Cumberlandia, Steve will be teaching ‘Imagine’ and ‘Rolling Home’ so you can join in with the community choir for the Closing Ceremony.
TaranTogether - Tarantella Workshop
with Chiara Imablazano-Hilton
Sat 11.30am - 12.30pm
Marquee
PLEASE NOTE this workshop is for over-18s ONLY
more info to come…
Longsword Workshop
with Carlisle Clog & Sword
Sun 12.45 -1.45 pm
Marquee
Come and have a go at a traditional dance from Northern England (the swords are wooden and not dangerous!). If you’ve never seen longsword, Carlisle Sword will be performing around the site over the weekend.
Suitable for over-8s
DANCE
Eurobal Workshop
with Arwen Heaton
Sun 10.30 -11.30 am
Marquee
Learn French bourrees, schottisches, the final An Dro spiral dance for the Closing Ceremony on the Village Green, and maybe even a fancy Mazurka, all set to rhythmical hypnotic European tunes.
ART & CRAFT
Craftivism Project Workshops
with Sue Mackay
Fri 3 - 4 pm
Sat 10 - 11 am
Sun 11 am - 12 pm
Village Hall
The Cumberlandia Craftivism Project is for adults & accompanied children. Come and make a little sewn gift for someone and see if, together, we can plant a seed to make just a small difference to the world where we live. No experience or skills necessary. All materials supplied
Willow Lantern Workshop
with Nanette Maden
Sat 2 - 4 pm, Village Hall
Help us create a magical feel at Cumberlandia this year by making some willow lanterns to form a communal artwork that we’ll use at the festival for years to come.
Artist Nanette Madan will lead a workshop guiding you through the different steps so that you can help to create the lanterns, depicting spirit of Cumberlandia and the magical setting of Rivendell, the beautiful site where our festival is held. Some lanterns have already been made at community workshops across West Cumbria in the run up to the festival, so you'll be adding to a true community effort.
The workshops are free and all materials and tools will be provided.
NB: you’ll be contributing to a communal artwork for Cumberlandia, rather than making your own individual lantern to take home.
These workshops are aimed at adults, accompanied children aged 8+ are also welcome.
Photo credit: Courtesy of Stealing Thunder Storytelling Festival and Spiral Designs
You Are Welcome Here Gifting and Meaning Workshop
Sun 10 am - 12 pm
Village Hall
more info to come…
WELL-BEING
Qigong with Nikki Wingfield
Sat 8:30 - 9.30 am
The Glade
Qigong is an ancient Chinese practice that combines breathing, movement, and meditation to optimize energy flow within the body, mind, and spirit, aiming to improve health and well-being. Nikki is a qualified Qigong instructor who runs classes locally, and is a great, inclusive teacher.
No previous experience necessary!
Yoga with Tara Vallente
Sun 8:30 - 9.30 am
The Glade
Yoga is an ancient Indian practice that connects mind, body, and spirit through physical postures, breathing techniques, and meditation. It's a discipline that aims to bring harmony between the inner self and the external world, promoting both physical and mental well-being. Tara teaches yoga locally, and says, “My yoga is for every body, inclusive, supportive and fun!”
No previous experience necessary!
Donna Eden's Daily Energy Routine
Sun 10 -11 am
The Den
This is a set of eight simple exercises which are non-strenuous, involving some simple tapping, cross lateral movements to get mind and body working in harmony, and some gentle stretches. The exercises help you to ground yourself, and to access fresh energy and release what is no longer needed. Katja teaches simple ways for people to improve their health using their own hands and bodies.
Festival Friends Meet-Up
with
Arwen Heaton, Fri 3 - 3.30 pm, Marquee
and
Gilli Goodfellow, Sat 9 - 9.30 am, Village Hall
These short meetings are for you if you’ve come festivalling alone, want to meet more people, or find a gig or workshops buddy.
It’s important to us that everyone feels welcome here and everyone is able to get as involved as they want to be. Festival friends is a safe space to come and meet other Cumberlandians. Grab a drink en route and mooch in for a relaxed chat - we promise there’ll be no team-building exercises!
WILD PLAY
with
Sarah Lenehan
Sarah is a playworker and forest school practitioner, most at home in wild places. She loves to co-create spaces with the families she works with where everyone feels valued. She prioritises play, creativity and nature connection in her own family life and the spaces where she works. Sarah loves to discover creative ways to use and explore natural materials and is very interested in the power of story and imagination. She hopes for a future where everyone feels part of the natural world and recognises their power to make a difference.
At Cumberlandia Sarah will be providing nature-based creative activities for all, including pebble poetry and nature zines. She will also have a small nature table for exploring some nature treasures.
PLAY
