Queen's Road
Until 30 Sept · Free
Join us for a series of three workshops, each connected to the one before. Every landscape holds stories. In the roots of its trees, the seeds of its wildflowers and the footsteps of the people who have passed through it. Across three shared sessions of walking, planting and creative writing, participants will explore Bristol as a living landscape shaped by nature, migration, heritage & community, adding their own voices to a story that is still unfolding. Developed by Mozambican-born multidisciplinary artist, facilitator & cultural producer MoYah in collaboration with the Royal West of England Academy, the University of Bristol, Soul Trail, Step by Step Gardens & Bristol City Poet Sukina Noor, this collaborative project brings together creative, ecological and community knowledge to explore local plants, uncover the histories they hold, collectively plant a series of permanent planters that will become part of the RWA’s living landscape, and create original writing inspired by our shared relationship with place. Living Stories: Landscapes of Belonging recognises that landscapes are shaped not only by ecology, but also by the movement of people, the exchange of cultures and the relationships we build with the places we share. Through walking, planting and creativity, participants will leave their own lasting contribution to Bristol’s evolving story. Session Details Session 1: Guided Local Walk: Monday 7 September | 4.30pm - 6.30pm Delivered by MoYah & Leanne Wharton (Soul Trail) Discover the hidden stories of Bristol’s native plants and trees as we explore the landscapes around us. Through folklore, local history and ecology, we’ll uncover how the natural world and the movement of people have shaped the places we call home, gathering inspiration for the journey ahead. Along the way, participants will respond through short creative writing reflections, capturing the thoughts, questions and stories that emerge from the walk. Session 2: Collaborative Planting Session:
Not the same tradition as the lineage above — a genuinely different thread to pull, if you want one.