About

Discover a slow and mindful approach to the art of photography in the beautiful natural surroundings of Rodborough Common, overlooking the Stroud Five Valleys and the Severn Vale towards Wales. 

Slow down, take a fresh look at the world around you and learn to see the extraordinary in the ordinary, while taking time out for you, reducing stress and improving your wellbeing. 

In a small group you’ll spend time in nature, slowly and quietly exploring certain themes that encourage creativity and insight, including colour, texture, form, light and reflection.

Your walk starts with a meander around a beautiful circle of trees learning to look and see with new eyes, before exploring stunning Rodborough Common looking at details and the bigger picture, creating photos in a calm and mindful way. This simple, low-tech and fun ‘WalkShop’ helps you consider your relationship with the natural and built environment and learn to see the world differently.

You don’t need a fancy camera or expensive equipment – any mobile phone, tablet or digital camera will do – and sessions are suitable for all ages and abilities. 

 

Schedule

10.30am  Gather and intro, followed by brief walk over the common

11.00am  Arrive at circle of trees – learn to see

11.30am – 12.45pm  Slow photo walk exploring themes

12.45pm to 1.30pm  Healthy light picnic lunch provided at arranged point – locally sourced organic food and drinks

1.30pm to 2.30pm  Slow photo walking, exploring other themes 

2.30pm  Arrive back at car park and close

 

Please note: Length of experience can be flexible to suit each group. Other options are:

10.30am to 2.30pm with lunch

10am to 12.30pm without lunch

2pm to 4.30pm without lunch

10am to 4pm with lunch

 

Booking

Price: £125 per person for a day experience including lunch. £75 per person for a half day experience (without lunch).

Duration: 4 hours including lunch. Shorter and longer experiences are also available, please see information above and ask for further details.

Capacity: Minimum 4 people and maximum 12 people.

Opening: The experience can be run all year round but is best February to November due to daylight hours. There is flexibility around days of the week including weekends. Thursday, Fridays and Saturdays are usually best.

Booking: Advanced booking required. To book please contact the trade contact below.

 

Facilities

Language: English only. Guests will need an intermediate level of English to fully appreciate the experience.

Parking: There is a free car park with plenty of parking spaces. Easy access for minibuses and larger vehicles.

Accessibility: The WalkShop is not suitable for wheelchair users or for people with mobility difficulties. We will not always stick to paths and the small slopes are quite steep in places. People need to have average physical fitness. We will be walking slowly and stopping frequently.

Weather: These ‘WalkShops’ are not suitable for extreme weather conditions – i.e. heavy rain, winds, snow. The experience will go ahead in light rain. The location can be changed at the last minute if required.

Special requirements: Sensible walking shoes and comfortable outdoor all-weather clothing must be worn. Participants should bring a fully charged camera, tablet or smart phone. We suggest bringing water/drinks and any favourite snacks to keep you going before lunch (if lunch is being provided).

 

Trade contact

Ruth Davey
ruth@look-again.org
07789 958895