Hawkwood CFT

Hawkwood CFT Hawkwood is an education centre, in a grade II listed estate at the head of a beautiful Cotswold vall We look forward to welcoming you to Hawkwood!
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Our vision is about creating the world we want now and for our future. We are a place that convenes people and organisations from many disciplines in support of creative endeavour, a flourishing society and a sustainable environment. We aim to nurture and develop creativity that is personally fulfilling and resource people to respond positively to our current and future societal and environmental

context. Founded in 1948, Hawkwood is a registered charity and its educational activity supports the wellbeing of people and planet through diverse approaches offering a unique and compelling range of courses, talks and events across four key areas: Sustainability, Leadership, Arts & Wellbeing. Hawkwood is a Grade II listed 19th Century country house surrounded by forty-two acres overlooking the Severn Vale. Ten acres of sustainably managed woodland bounds the estate, acres of grassland are managed by Stroud Community Agriculture and the gardens comprise of a Victorian half-walled garden growing fruit, vegetables, herbs and flowers for use within the house. An award-winning pond and wetlands system process household output, while mature ornamental grounds with a magnificent sycamore stand beside the constantly flowing Hawkwood spring. Tucked away in the woods situated behind the house is the Woodland Sanctuary, a place for quiet and stillness, available for use by Hawkwood guests. All of this is set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Hawkwood is a wonderfully peaceful location in which you can relax, explore and learn. Hawkwood is the choice venue for courses, meetings and corporate events, aiming to have an ethical and sustainable approach to its work. With seven function rooms and thirty bedrooms sleeping up to fifty people, Hawkwood is a versatile place for residential courses, conferences, away days, seminars and events. Wherever possible, food is organic, locally sourced and home-cooked every day.

Exciting News! Join us for an immersive online journey into the realms of artificial intelligence and machine learning. ...
30/11/2023

Exciting News! Join us for an immersive online journey into the realms of artificial intelligence and machine learning. Hawkwood CFT, in collaboration with the Psychedelic Society, presents a special four-week course starting on January 11, 2024.

๐ŸŒ About the Course: Dive deep into the promise and pitfalls of and machine learning with our expert facilitator, Stephen Reid. Whether you're a passionate beginner or an experienced enthusiast, this course is designed to cater to all levels of expertise.

๐ŸŒŸ Meet Stephen Reid: A transdisciplinary technologist and mystical mentor, Stephen is devoted to the flourishing of Life on Earth. His extensive training spans AI/ML, complexity science, physics, transformative coaching, meditation, and plant medicine. Get ready for a unique learning experience that combines technical expertise with a holistic approach.

๐Ÿ“† Save the dates: Thursdays, 4 pmโ€“6 pm UK time, starting January 11. Don't miss out on this transformative opportunity!

Book Here ๐ŸŒฟ https://buff.ly/49UQNBb

Thu 11th Jan 2024, 4pm โ€“ Thu 1st Feb 2024, 6pm GMT (UTC +00:00)

Only one week remains until the highly anticipated December 6 webinar, marking the official relaunch of our Digital prog...
29/11/2023

Only one week remains until the highly anticipated December 6 webinar, marking the official relaunch of our Digital program! Join us from 5:30-8:30 pm GMT for an enlightening exploration facilitated by the brilliant Curtis Ogden.

Together, we will unravel the source of all organisation on Earth: energy flows. Curtis Ogden's insights will guide us through understanding how energy patterns contribute to economic injustice and ecocide, and what we can do to shift these patterns in the direction of the better world we know is possible and necessary.

This practical exploration, offered through the gift economy, is your chance to be a part of shifting these patterns toward the better world we envision. Don't miss out! ๐Ÿš€๐ŸŒฟ

Register NOW!

A collaborative course in the transdisciplinary nature of energy systems science and practice for changemakers.

We need to raise ยฃ5,500 in 1 week! Help us by donating and sharing our appeal with your networks!We are raising funds to...
28/11/2023

We need to raise ยฃ5,500 in 1 week! Help us by donating and sharing our appeal with your networks!

We are raising funds to support our Artist Residency Programme. Since its launch in 2016, we have invited over 100 artists each year, leaving a national impact on diverse art forms. Our tranquil haven has been a source of inspiration for musicians, writers, visual artists, theatre practitioners, and interdisciplinary artists.

Donate now:
https://bit.ly/hawkwood-biggive-23

How can you help?
๐Ÿ‘‰ Please donate! Your donation will play a crucial role in continuing to deliver this initiative
๐Ÿ‘‰ Please like, share, comment on this post and keep an eye out on socials - any interaction will help us spread the word. Tag us so we can see your posts!
๐Ÿ‘‰ Speak to your friends, family and colleagues about our cause

Our    is TOMORROW! Every donation made to our campaign from 28th November 12 noon- 5th December will be doubled to supp...
27/11/2023

Our is TOMORROW! Every donation made to our campaign from 28th November 12 noon- 5th December will be doubled to support our Artist Residency Programme.

Find out more ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://bit.ly/hawkwood-biggive-23
Save the date ๐Ÿ“† 28 Nov- 5 Dec
โœŒ One Donation, TWICE the impact

Weโ€™re excited to announce that weโ€™ll be taking part in the    in TWO WEEKS! Every donation made to our campaign from 28t...
14/11/2023

Weโ€™re excited to announce that weโ€™ll be taking part in the in TWO WEEKS! Every donation made to our campaign from 28th November- 5th December will be doubled to support our Artist Residency Programme. Save the date!

Find out more ๐Ÿ‘‰ http://mailchi.mp/hawkwoodcollege/big-give-hawkwood

Save the date ๐Ÿ“† 28 Nov- 5 Dec

โœŒ One Donation, TWICE the impact

โœจ LAUNCHED!A new episode of our   has been released, in partnership with the RSA on our YouTube channel!It is a series o...
14/11/2023

โœจ LAUNCHED!

A new episode of our has been released, in partnership with the RSA on our YouTube channel!

It is a series of curious conversations hosted by Daniel Christian Wahl that explore artistic practice through a regenerative lens. Exploring the role of creative practitioners and artists as catalysts of community-based co-creation of regenerative cultures as rooted expressions of the biocultural uniqueness of the place they inhabit.

๐ŸŽฅ Episode 02: Dancing with the Force Majeure โ€“ David McConville, Dawn Danby, Joshua Harrison

The resonance of arts allows us to perceive experiences with a sense of renewal and has the power to change hearts and minds in ways that we canโ€™t describe. Through dedication to arts and arts practice, people worldwide have created and continue to produce transformative experiences through art that poses questions makes statements and shifts culture.

Watch Episode 2 Now:
https://youtu.be/VJaCftIpgcU

Hawkwood CFT - A Place to Explore...We have a range of venue hire packages that can be personalized to suit your busines...
08/11/2023

Hawkwood CFT - A Place to Explore...

We have a range of venue hire packages that can be personalized to suit your business or personal needs. It can be challenging to describe the beauty of our estate and its surroundings, but we are grateful to World Pencil for providing a video that provides a better idea of our 42-acre property.

The other areas not shown in the video are the enchanting entrance to the estate, which includes the grounds used by Stroud Community Agriculture, a car park, a Haybarn as well as the ponds, amongst other sections.

It gives you a better picture as to why this is an Area of Oustanding Natural Beauty ๐Ÿ’š

--Hawkwood Winter Venue Hire Options--
We have some incredibly exciting and exclusive packages available for the Christmas period and New Year. When the snow comes, the estate looks like a winter fairytale, making it the perfect destination for an unforgettable winter in 2023. Be sure to check out our packages for an experience you won't forget.

Aerial view of Hawkwood 2023 ๐Ÿ‘‡
https://youtu.be/DytgNqdQ7mk?si=Jp9thg7Rp6U83rwh
Venue Hire Options๐Ÿ‘‡
https://mailchi.mp/hawkwoodcollege/hire-hawkwood-xmas-23

We are located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Our sustainably managed 42-acre estate includes a woodland, orchard, natural spring and much more. O...

06/11/2023
Celebrate the Festive Season at Hawkwood with our venue hire options! Christmas parties, festive dinners, overnight stay...
05/11/2023

Celebrate the Festive Season at Hawkwood with our venue hire options! Christmas parties, festive dinners, overnight stays - we've got you covered! Want to book the entire house for an unforgettable experience? We have that too. Find out more ๐Ÿ‘‰ - https://mailchi.mp/hawkwoodcollege/hire-hawkwood-xmas-3211514

On the occasion of Sydney Opera House's 50th anniversary, we celebrate the iconic building that is a symbol of art and c...
21/10/2023

On the occasion of Sydney Opera House's 50th anniversary, we celebrate the iconic building that is a symbol of art and culture.

The construction of the building was designed by the Danish architect Jรธrn Utzon, who won an international design competition, and for 16 years was fraught with criticism. Despite facing opposition and being told that it was a waste of public money and impossible to build, Jรธrn persevered and pushed forward.

Constructing public art is always a contentious issue, and engineering solutions had to be sought in order to make the construction possible. Unfortunately, Jรธrn left before the completion of the building.

Today, the Sydney Opera House is recognized worldwide as a monument that represents the importance of art and culture, and how art can connect us and bring us together. It is a symbol of innovation, perseverance, and the courage to try new things. Architecturally, it stands out as one of the greatest buildings in the world.

Tim Minchin the creator of Matilda the Musical and one of Australia's most prolific artists, pays tribute to the building with this masterpiece... Watch "Play it Safe" here:
https://www.youtube.com/

Mary Reynolds Thompson is returning next year with her "Wild Soul Woman" retreat to explore the 5 archetypes to unleash ...
16/10/2023

Mary Reynolds Thompson is returning next year with her "Wild Soul Woman" retreat to explore the 5 archetypes to unleash the full feminine power. Join us for a creative journey into your untamed, unashamed, and unstoppable self and BOOK NOW to claim your EARLYBIRD offer!

View here:
https://mailchi.mp/hawkwoodcollege/literary-programme-23

We're excited to welcome you all tonight! Doors are at 18:30!FREE tickets still available:https://www.hawkwoodcollege.co...
13/10/2023

We're excited to welcome you all tonight! Doors are at 18:30!

FREE tickets still available:
https://www.hawkwoodcollege.co.uk/event/the-green-room

The launch of the Green Room, a new residency programme for refugee and migrant musicians. The evening will consist of a concert and Q&A.

11/10/2023

We're launching our new artist development programme The Green Room at Platforma Festival this Friday, Oct 13! It's produced by our friends at Counterpoints Arts and we are in really, really good company.

To get FREE tickets for our event, which involves Indian Music and networking for artists in Stroud, visit:
https://www.hawkwoodcollege.co.uk/event/the-green-room/

Platforma is running from 30 September - 7 November in various places across the South West of England. Here are two of the other events, to give you an impression of the rich programme:

12 October: Theatre of Migration โ€“ Carlota Matos and Hiba Elhindi discuss the ethics of working with migrants in theatre, chaired by Vandna Mehta (Bristol)

20-21 October: The Creative Sanctuary โ€“ Online seminars exploring the story of Dartington Hall in Devon as an important place of sanctuary for refugees from Fascist Europe, including many artists (online)

Find the whole programme here:
https://counterpoints.org.uk/event/platforma-7-south-west-england/

Illustration credit: Maya Mihindou
Hawkwood CFT

06/10/2023

Would you like to listen to (a tiny bit of) the future? We're launching The Green Room at Hawkwood CFT on the 13th of October! โœจ The Green Room is our new, professional development programme for refugee and migrant artists. Tickets are free - get yours today. โœจ

It'll be an evening in three parts: Indian music, an introduction to our mentoring programme and its artists, followed by networking for local creatives.

Get your free ticket here:
https://www.hawkwoodcollege.co.uk/event/the-green-room/

๐„๐š๐ซ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐›๐ข๐ซ๐ ๐จ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ ๐š๐ซ๐ž ๐š๐ฏ๐š๐ข๐ฅ๐š๐›๐ฅ๐ž ๐š๐œ๐ซ๐จ๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ’ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ ๐ซ๐š๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ž!Immerse yourself in the Hawkwood experience with our 2024 Progr...
05/10/2023

๐„๐š๐ซ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐›๐ข๐ซ๐ ๐จ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ ๐š๐ซ๐ž ๐š๐ฏ๐š๐ข๐ฅ๐š๐›๐ฅ๐ž ๐š๐œ๐ซ๐จ๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ’ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ ๐ซ๐š๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ž!

Immerse yourself in the Hawkwood experience with our 2024 Programme, featuring an extensive range of residential and day courses covering leadership, music, arts & crafts and well-being.

Book now ๐Ÿ‘‡
https://www.hawkwoodcollege.co.uk/events

Join Resurgence online for a day of thought-provoking and progressive talks from some of the worldโ€™s most inspiring thin...
03/10/2023

Join Resurgence online for a day of thought-provoking and progressive talks from some of the worldโ€™s most inspiring thinkers and activists this Sat, 7 Oct 2023!

The upcoming event is set to be an exceptional and uplifting occasion, featuring talks from esteemed guests such as Pat McCabe, Jane Davidson, Liz Bonnin, Sam Lee, Satish Kumar, and many others. The speakers will delve into personal, collective, and planetary wellbeing topics, and we anticipate an enlightening that will leave us feeling inspired.

Book now ๐Ÿ‘‡
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/theresurgencecentre/950546/r/xp

Join us for a day of thought-provoking and progressive talks from some of the worldโ€™s most inspiring thinkers and activists. ...

We look forward to seeing you at our FREE networking event hosted alongside the RSA on 27 Sep.This is an opportunity to ...
18/09/2023

We look forward to seeing you at our FREE networking event hosted alongside the RSA on 27 Sep.

This is an opportunity to regroup after summer, network with like-minded individuals, and share the work you've been doing this year.

RSVP your attendance here ๐Ÿ‘‡
https://www.hawkwoodcollege.co.uk/event/rsa-networking-23/.

...

Thinking of all the staff and students as well as the wider organisation of Dartington Trust as they navigate this chall...
18/09/2023

Thinking of all the staff and students as well as the wider organisation of Dartington Trust as they navigate this challenging time ๐Ÿ’š

Students say they are all already enrolled and have made payments for the courses.

Did you know we offer various venue hire options? If you're looking for a place for grounding for you and your team, in ...
15/09/2023

Did you know we offer various venue hire options? If you're looking for a place for grounding for you and your team, in a unique setting - this is the place for you.

We have 7 conference rooms, outdoor classrooms and more.

Rewild yourself and your team - we can tailor your day delegate package to suit your requirements.

Find out more ๐Ÿ‘‡
https://www.hawkwoodcollege.co.uk/venue-hire/

This weekend! In Tetburyโ€ฆ hear Simon McBurney of Complicite talk about a Drive your Plough over the Bones of the Deadโ€ฆ a...
14/09/2023

This weekend! In Tetburyโ€ฆ hear Simon McBurney of Complicite talk about a Drive your Plough over the Bones of the Deadโ€ฆ at Tetbury Goods Shed .. 7 pm Saturdayโ€ฆ Compliciteโ€™s adaptation of this work was started at Hawkwood โ€ฆ

Tickets are now available for Tetbury Book Festival with Simon McBurney - Drive your Plow over the Bones of the Dead at Tetbury Goods Shed Arts Centre, Gloucestershire, GL8 8EY on Sat 16 Sep 2023 at 7:00PM. Click the link for further information and to secure your tickets now!

09/09/2023

๐—ช๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—น? ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—น ๐˜€๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐˜† ๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚ ๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ป ๐—ถ๐—ณ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚โ€™๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ถ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—ถ๐˜ ๐Ÿ‘‡

Community organisations are keen to hear peoplesโ€™ experiences of the Cotswold Canals โ€“ and views from those people who donโ€™t currently use it.

Everyone who lives in the Stroud district is welcome to fill out the survey including those who regularly use and enjoy the canals and wider canal corridors, people who live nearby, and others who live in the district who have never or rarely visited it.

The survey will be used as a baseline so peopleโ€™s awareness and attitude towards the canals can be measured over the coming years.

Stroud District Council Deputy Leader Cllr Natalie Bennett said โคต

โ€œ๐™๐™๐™š ๐™˜๐™–๐™ฃ๐™–๐™ก ๐™ž๐™จ ๐™– ๐™ข๐™ช๐™˜๐™-๐™ก๐™ค๐™ซ๐™š๐™™ ๐™–๐™ข๐™š๐™ฃ๐™ž๐™ฉ๐™ฎ ๐™–๐™ฃ๐™™ ๐™ง๐™š๐™œ๐™ช๐™ก๐™–๐™ง๐™ก๐™ฎ ๐™ช๐™จ๐™š๐™™ ๐™—๐™ฎ ๐™ฉ๐™๐™ค๐™ช๐™จ๐™–๐™ฃ๐™™๐™จ ๐™ค๐™› ๐™ฅ๐™š๐™ค๐™ฅ๐™ก๐™š ๐™—๐™ช๐™ฉ ๐™ฌ๐™š ๐™–๐™ง๐™š ๐™–๐™ก๐™จ๐™ค ๐™ ๐™š๐™š๐™ฃ ๐™ฉ๐™ค ๐™๐™š๐™–๐™ง ๐™›๐™ง๐™ค๐™ข ๐™ฅ๐™š๐™ค๐™ฅ๐™ก๐™š ๐™ž๐™ฃ ๐™ฉ๐™๐™š ๐™Ž๐™ฉ๐™ง๐™ค๐™ช๐™™ ๐™™๐™ž๐™จ๐™ฉ๐™ง๐™ž๐™˜๐™ฉ ๐™ฌ๐™๐™ค ๐™๐™–๐™ซ๐™š ๐™ซ๐™ž๐™จ๐™ž๐™ฉ๐™š๐™™ ๐™ง๐™–๐™ง๐™š๐™ก๐™ฎ ๐™ค๐™ง ๐™ฃ๐™š๐™ซ๐™š๐™ง ๐™—๐™š๐™š๐™ฃ ๐™ฉ๐™๐™š๐™ง๐™š.โ€

The survey asks participants about the two linked Cotswold Canals: the Stroudwater Canal (from Saul Junction to Wallbridge in Stroud) and Thames and Severn Canal (from Wallbridge to Brimscombe). The Gloucester and Sharpness Canal (from Gloucester in the north to Sharpness in the south) is not included.

The survey is live until Sunday 24 September and can be accessed at โžก https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/CotswoldCanals2023

Cotswold Canals Connected The Cotswold Canals Trust Canal & River Trust National Lottery Heritage Fund Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust Stroud Town Council Stonehouse Town Council St Cyr's Church - Stonehouse Stroud Festival of Nature StroudTimes Stroud Valleys Project Barnwood Trust CPRE Gloucestershire Cotswold Boatmobility VisitStroud.uk Stonehouse Walking Festival GL10 Stonehouse Court Hotel Stonehouse Climate Action Discover Paddling GL11 Community Hub P3 Stroud Hawkwood CFT Paganhill Community Group CIC Cashes Green Community Centre Guideposts in Gloucestershire Trinity Rooms Community Hub Allsorts Gloucestershire Transition Stroud Stroud News - Gloucestershire Live Gloucestershire County Council Gloucestershire Live

05/09/2023
We apologize for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your patience and support during this time.If you would like to...
04/09/2023

We apologize for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your patience and support during this time.

If you would like to book a course, please call 01453 759 034 or email [email protected].

We are working diligently to restore normal service as soon as possible.

Thank you,
The Hawkwood Team

31/08/2023

Anyone fancy learning to weave a lovely foraging/ handbag like this one?

Iโ€™ll be teaching the joys of slowing down and weaving with this soft and gentle material this Saturday and there are a few spaces left ๐ŸŒฟ

Check out Hawkwood college website for more info/booking

We're part of the Yard Trail Stroud! Come and see us on Mon 28 Aug to get grab some goodies, and while you're here, take...
23/08/2023

We're part of the Yard Trail Stroud! Come and see us on Mon 28 Aug to get grab some goodies, and while you're here, take in the beauty of our sustainably managed estate this Bank Holiday!

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Hawkwood CFT, Painswick Old Road
Stroud
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Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 8:45am - 4:45pm

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Our vision is about creating the world we want for now and our future. We are a place that convenes people and organisations from many disciplines in support of creative endeavour, a flourishing society and a sustainable environment. We aim to nurture and develop creativity that is personally fulfilling and resource people to respond positively to our current and future societal and environmental context. Founded in 1948, Hawkwood is a registered charity and its educational activity supports the wellbeing of people and planet through diverse approaches offering a unique and compelling range of courses, talks and events across four key areas: Nature & Sustainability ~ Health & Well Being ~ Spirituality ~ Arts. Hawkwood is a Grade II listed 19th Century country house surrounded by forty two acres overlooking the Severn Vale. Ten acres of sustainably managed woodland bounds the estate, acres of grassland are managed by Stroud Community Agriculture and the gardens comprise of a Victorian half-walled garden growing fruit, vegetables, herbs and flowers for use within the house. An award winning pond and wetlands system process household output, while mature ornamental grounds with a magnificent sycamore stand beside the constantly flowing Hawkwood spring. Tucked away in the woods situated behind the house is the Woodland Sanctuary, a place for quiet and stillness, available for use by Hawkwood guests. All of this is set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Hawkwood is a wonderfully peaceful location in which you can relax, explore and learn. Hawkwood is the choice venue for courses, meetings and corporate events, aiming to have an ethical and sustainable approach to its work. With seven function rooms and thirty bedrooms sleeping up to fifty people, Hawkwood is a versatile place for residential courses, conferences, away days, seminars and events. Wherever possible, food is organic, locally sourced and home cooked every day. We look forward to welcoming you to Hawkwood!