Upcoming Events and Workshop

Saturday 10th October - Saturday 14th November Palimpsests by Małgorzata Dawidek is open in the gallery

Friday 6th November, 6:00-8:00pm sew a collaborative pond, reflecting the night sky with Clare Whistler & Charlotte Still & light pollution presentation from Samantha Nicholas HWNLP. FREE EVENT!

Saturday 7th November, 2:00pm Artist Talk with Małgorzata Dawidek, come along and hear all about the research & process behind our current exhibition, Palimpsests. FREE EVENT!

Saturday 28th November, 2:00-4:00pm Opening of Remembren, our Winter exhibition by Ibby Lanfear

Friday 4th December, 5:30-8:30pm Christmas Capers in Robertsbridge. blackShed will be at The Barn Co-Working Space with Ibby Lanfear, hosting a themed workshop that relates to her exhibition, Remembren.

Saturday 12th December, 11:00-1:00pm Festive Forest Bathing with Celina Zomer, create your own decoration in the woods to take home with you! £25 pp, spaces limited, book below…

Reflections of a Night Sky

Dark Skies 2026 at blackShed, Friday 6th November 6:00-8:00pm

For this year's Dark Skies event we'll be celebrating water and its importance for night time flying creatures; moths, bats and nocturnal birds. We will also be delving into the effects of light pollution and fireworks on these species, and what we can all do to help.

-a short nocturnal walk in the countryside surrounding the gallery

-Clare Whistler & Charlotte Still will host a collaborative sewing activity, creating a textile pond that reflects the night sky back at us. Stars, planets, moths and bats!

-An interactive presentation from Samantha Nicholas HWNLP on the importance of dark skies and the effects of light pollution on wildlife.

-A telescope for everyone to try out and wonder at the cosmos & dark skies of Robertsbridge!

This event is FREE and open to all ages!

Book a Place!

FESTIVE FOREST BATHING

WITH CELINA ZOMER

Following on from her hugely popular sessions throughout the year with us at the BlackShed Gallery, join Celina on Saturday 12th December, from 11am–1pm, for a special festive edition of her meditative forest bathing sessions.

Forest bathing, or shinrin-yoku, originated in Japan in 1982 and encourages us to slow down and experience nature through our senses. Research suggests that spending time in natural environments can help reduce stress and support mental wellbeing. For those feeling overwhelmed by the demands of everyday life, forest bathing offers a chance to pause, step away from the noise and busyness, and find a little more calm, clarity and connection with themselves and the natural world.

During this guided woodland experience, you’ll explore the sights, sounds and scents of the winter woodland, taking time away from everyday demands to pause, breathe and recharge. No previous experience is needed.

You’ll also be invited to connect with nature in a creative way, using natural materials found in the woodland to make a small Christmas keepsake to take home.

A lovely opportunity to step away from the festive rush and enjoy some mindful time outdoors.

Spaces are limited, £25 per person for the session.

Reserve your space by emailing Lorna at lorna123@theblackshedgallery.org.uk.

Find out more about Celina and her forest bathing sessions at www.twistedroots.uk.

Please dress warmly and wear suitable outdoor footwear.