This event and workshop series is being run by Ebb and Flow Ltd in conjunction with the Foundation for Water
” Without good quality water in the future, there will be no nature and no community”
There are three separate opportunities to explore this fascinating and important topic, and these events are designed to build on each other. It is possible, however, to attend just the evening presentation (in-person or online) and/or Flowforming part 1 on its own.
Bringing water to life with Flowforms – evening event and lowforming workshops PDF of all details
What is going on in these water sculptures?
Evening Event: 7:30-9:30 pm Friday 13th February 2026
You can attend in person and online.
Venue: Ruskin Mill Exhibition Room, Old Bristol Road Nailsworth Gloucestershire GL6 0LA
About this evening event: We will explore the way water movement creates forms and how this relates to the formation of organisms in life. We will also explore rhythmic movements in the Flowforms and their relation to the archetypal gestures of water seen in rivers and natural flows. We will also touch on the pitfalls of mechanistic thinking and develop a sense of how water can help us move beyond such binary approaches. Finally, we will discuss the potential for creating individual forms as preparation for those who may wish to join the Flowforming workshops
Cost and Booking: To register your place, either in-person or online, please visit: https://flowform_exploration.eventbrite.co.uk/
Suggested in-person donation fee: £10. For enquiries, please contact: info@ebbandflowltd.co.uk
Flowforming Course Part One
14th & 15th March 2026 Venue: Chalford, Stroud, Glos
About this workshop: What are the conditions for rhythmic, resonant flow, and how can we create these artistically in conversation with water? We will begin by observing flow patterns through tabletop experiments and then demonstrate resonant flow on a flow table using simple constructions made from wooden pieces. From there, we will explore water movements on and within a clay surface on the flow table, shaping this surface individually or collaboratively in small groups. By the end of part 1, participants will understand how to engender rhythmical movement in water practically
Flowforming Course Part 2
18th & 19th April 2026 Venue: Chalford, Stroud, Glos
About this workshop: In this follow-on workshop, participants will build upon their experience from part 1 and will have the possibility to create a permanent, functional, weather-proof Flowform. The Flowform would typically be made from fibre cement
however creation in other mediums may be possible such as carving in stone or wood, beaten from sheet metal, or ceramic made and fired if desired. (Additional costs and arrangements would need to be organised in advance.)
Costs and Booking for the weekend workshops:
Part 1 £265, Part 2 £295 (inc basic materials) Lunch & refreshments will be provided both days
Participants may register for just part 1 or part 1 & 2 together
Early bird special: 10% discount if payment for both made by 16 February 2026
A limited number of concessions are available if needed.
To enquire or book, please contact info@ebbandflowltd.co.uk
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Flowform in Action
