Wood Magic workshops are art and craft based, mainly designed as interactive workshops for child and parent, making Native American style talking sticks and animal totem shields.

TALKING STICKS: Talking sticks are used by Native American people in family discussions and meetings known as "pow wows". A time limit is set and the stick is passed around the family. Whoever has the stick is the only person allowed to speak, so each person from the biggest to the smallest gets to express their views and learns how to listen to the opinions and views of others. It is thought to be very disrespectful to over talk, hence the talking stick teaches us to respect our peers, even if their views differ from ours. It encourages positive and peaceful communication.

ANIMAL TOTEM SHIELDS: Totem animals, are believed by the Native American people, to be spirit helpers sent to support, protect & inspire the individual with its particular wisdom,aiding them in achieving their life's purpose. Animal totem shields are used like amulets for protection or talismans for attracting the positive qualities of the animal. Shield making can be purely creative or can be used as a tool to connect with the archetypal energies and wisdom of our animal brothers and sisters, aiding us on a journey of self discovery and revealing our own innate powers and abilities.

Adults can also make authentic style Native crafts should they so desire, so come along and have some fun!

Opening times:
Tues-Sat 10am - 5pm  (last workshop 4.30pm)
Sun     10.30am - 4.30pm   (last workshop 3pm)
Closed Mondays

Prices start from £6.50. Click for our price list.

Look in our News & special events section for seasonal workshops such as Halloween crafts and others ongoing throughout the year.

Vince conducts craft workshops for schools, private functions and facilitates adult experiential workshops to find your own totem animal. Vince's most recent project involved working with the community of Downside in Dunstable, in conjunction with Freeform Arts, to design a feature to compliment a new housing developement using recycled glass blocks. The project also involved craft workshops related to the immediate environment of the Dunstable Downs, using a variety of materials.

Contact us for more details and bookings.