Sculptural Willow Weaving Animals
The Clearing New Road, London, London, United KingdomIn this willow weaving workshop, we will look at willow in its dry and wet states and begin to handle and learn techniques to manipulate it. Once we have a good understanding, we will then immerse ourselves into the wonderful rhythm of weaving. You will be introduced to creating an animal that is able to…
Songs from the Movies with West End Stars
Lesnes Abbey Lodge New Road, London, London, United KingdomRuined Theatre Presents: SONGS FROM THE MOVIES WITH WEST END STARS Come and relax in the atmospheric ruins of Lesnes Abbey and be transported through the ages of film through top musical hits. We will be bringing you top songs from your favourite films from Funny Girl to Cabaret to Dirty Dancing. This is an…
Half day introduction to Spoon Carving (beginners)
The Clearing New Road, London, London, United KingdomThis beginner's class in spoon carving introduces you to the art of carving with an axe, a knife and a crook knife. By carving a spoon, you can focus on becoming familiar with the tools of the craft without the pressure of knowing what to carve. As you gain confidence with the tools, you begin…
Bowl Carving 1 day introduction
The Clearing New Road, London, London, United KingdomTurn a log of locally sourced wood into a hand carved bowl in a day! You will be introduced to the hand tools that make this process possible, including an axe and carving gouges. This is a physically demanding carving day. No experience necessary, just plenty of enthusiasm and stamina! This workshop is carried out…
Green wood carving
We will delve into the art of carving with green wood, utilising mallets and gouges. These sessions are suitable for beginners and improvers, the course includes all the tools and materials you will need to begin your journey into wood carving.
Spoon carving
We will be delving into the art of carving green wood into spoons using an axe, a straight knife and a crook knife. These sessions are suitable for beginners and improvers, the course includes all the tools and materials you will need to begin your journey into spoon carving.
Baby Sensory
We are very pleased to welcome Baby Sensory Woolwich - Greenwich to Lesnes Abbey Woods, which is run by Natalie Taylor and her team of outstanding class leaders.
Their Award Winning Baby Development classes will be held weekly on Mondays 11.30am - 12.15pm (birth to 7 months) & 12.30pm-1.15pm (5 to 13 months)
Bayleaf Yoga
Friendly yoga classes for everybody – and every body. Build your strength, find your balance and calm your busy mind. Ashley's classes are accessible to all levels, whether you’re a beginner looking to establish the foundations or a seasoned yogi/ni seeking a challenge and a like-minded yoga community. Ashley teaches Hatha and Vinyasa Yoga; honouring…
Power Yoga
Join Julia for Power Yoga She brings a scientific approach to yoga, understanding work-related stress's impact and the need for well-being balance. Yoga, adaptable to all, offers physical, mental, and emotional benefits.
Walking groups
Whether you would like to join a walking group or explore in your own time, Lesnes Abbey Woods is a beautiful place to walk whatever the season.
Lesnes Abbey Woods run informal walking groups and provides the perfect opportunity to meet new people outdoors and also get fit.
Pilates
Classes are every Friday 9.30am – 10.30am & Tuesday 8pm - 9pm. Pilates is a method of exercise that consists of low-impact flexibility and muscular strength and endurance movements. Pilates emphasises proper postural alignment, core strength and muscle balance. We aim to keep punctuality, so please show up 5-10 minutes before your class starts. To…
Luna Gong Bath
Want to relax, let go and float in effortless meditation?
It's a therapeutic, melodic, experience, where you lay back on your mat and let the harmonic sound waves wash over you. The vibrations of the sound waves relaxes and releases all tension, rests weary muscles and allows the mind to drop into a more silent space, creating room for greater awareness, clarity, calmness and boosts creativity.