Relax & Restore at the Barns – Creativity workshops

I have a passion for creativity and all things woolly! There is a lot of joy in creating something with your own hands, it is very mindful and comforting. It also invites us to slow down, which is important in this busy world.

In my native Finland, learning handcrafts was part of our school curriculum. I fell in love with knitting and have been enjoying making things from wool, especially socks, for over 30 years. I have recently also started designing my own Nordic knitting patterns. In addition to knitting, I sew and especially love patchwork and quilting. Needlefelting came into my life only about 5 years ago and I love how you can create beautiful things just with some wool and a needle!

I love combining my background and knowledge in seasonal living, yoga and mindfulness into creativity. Read more about my Create& Relax workshops below.

 

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Create & Relax Workshops

My create&relax sessions invite you to join for a creative project followed by a cosy yoga nidra in my studio next door.

The first seasonal workshops take place in Autumn/Winter 2025 (see details and dates below). During the session you will create a needle felted pumpkin (or two) or Christmas decoration from wool celebrating the seasonal energy and colours. All materials are provided and this workshop is suitable for complete beginners or also experienced felters. There is something magical about gathering together in a small group to create.

We will close our evening with a seasonal yoga nidra in my cosy studio next door. Yoga Nidra is a long guided relaxation – a conscious way to rest that invites you to nourish all aspects of yourself. It is supporting for the body and mind and invites you to give yourself a much needed pause. During the autumn sessions we focus specifically on the Celtic celebration of Samhain where we draw our awareness inwards, sink into the quiet core and reflect on the stillness and peace found in the darker time of the year. During the winter sessions we focus on the stillness of winter sprinkled with the joy of light from fairy lights and the light wihtin us. This yoga nidra is done surrounded by candles to celebrate Yule/Winter Solstice.

 

    Upcoming workshops

    All workshops take place at Unit D2&D3, Mathrafal Barns, Meifod, SY22 6HT What3Words: //coaching.digests.breached

    Needlefelted Pumpkin & Autumn Yoga Nidra

    • Saturday 25 October 13:30-16:00
    • Tuesday 28 October 18:30-21:00

    Needlefelted Christmas Decoration & Winter Yoga Nidra

    • Saturday 06 December 13:30-16:00 – 2 SPACES LEFT
    • Tuesday 16 December 18:30-21:00 – FULLY BOOKED

    £25 per person includes all materials, tuition, a guided relaxation plus herbal teas and cake.

    Book your workshop

    Please use the below booking form to book your spot. A 48 hour cancellation policy applies for one off workshops, for longer courses such as knitting courses a 7 day cancellation policy applies.