WORKSHOPS, COURSES & EVENTS
2025

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Upcoming Events

Meditation can have a huge effect on our emotional states, stress levels, clarity of mind and relationships with others. In our classes, held in Holford Village Hall, members of the Alfoxton community teach a variety of meditation techniques centred around mindfulness of breathing and loving kindness.

Every Tuesday 12-1pm

Discover how permaculture can enhance many aspects of your life, not just your garden. Learn to work with nature, acquiring tools for change in a changing world. Move from concern to action by learning to create resilient homes, gardens and communities.

Four long weekends, May - September 2025

An evening of contemporary acoustic folk-soul music from singer and pianist Briony Greenhill. 

27 June 2025

Mindful Communication Workshop with Jayaraja & Merlin

Booking details coming soon. 

18 October 2025

Past Events

6 Week Gamelan Course with William Barnardo

Learn to play the traditional music of several Indonesian islands on a beautiful Javanese gamelan, built by master crafters near Surakarta in Java, Indonesia. Will studied gamelan in Java and brings years of teaching experience to the workshop.

Wednesdays 7-9pm Nov 13th - Dec 18th 2024

Gamelan Workshop with William Barnardo

Learn to play the traditional music of Java, Indonesia, on Alfoxton's very own Gamelan, built by master crafters near Surakarta in Java

8 March 2025, 11am - 5:30pm

Folk-Gamelan Concert with KÊMBANG

Enjoy an evening performance of the traditional music of the Javanese gamelan.

8 March 2025, 7.30pm 

Mindful Communication Workshop with Jayaraja & Merlin

Learn how to live with greater warmth, authenticity and integrity by exploring the skills and principles of Non-Violent Communication. Stay in touch with your needs and values in turbulent times, increase confidence and compassion in your interactions with yourself and others.

1 March 2025