Read on below for a selection of testimonials from our Hillfoots Tales workshops, funded by the National Lottery Community Fund:
From Women of the World workshop, 23rd May, 2026:
I loved this workshop, doing Art is my therapy, talking is my therapy, being with friends is my therapy. I wouls love to come to another.
I’m positively addicted to the safe space you create. Thank you.
What a wonderful and creative day to tell our stories throughout! Brilliant!
From Handbags and Gladrags workshop, 12th June, 2026:
Fun time mixed with activities that helped me take my mind off other things. It was nice meeting and getting to know new people. Thanks xx
I don’t usually do thing like this but I’m glad I did. I had a lovely time.
I was very anxious about coming but left feeling like I have achieved things.
Wonderful workshop, very thought provoking. Thank you for leading such a lovely, safe space.
From Starting With Stories workshop, 27th June 2026:
Really lovely day of connection and wonderful to see the diversity and connecting power of stroies.
Wonderful, a room full of creative and fun individuals. I am going to miss these workshops. Will most definitely attend the storytelling evenings. Thank you for your time, knowledge and kindness.
I was super excited for today and it didn’t disappoint. Thank you for the magic!
The structure of the day and the facilitating were effective in creating a safe space to learn and experiment with storytelling.
A few testimonials from our Wild Hillfoots Herstory Women and Wellness workshops, funded by the National Lottery Community Fund:
Really enjoyed the first session. I felt really welcome and loved meeting likeminded people!
Really enjoyed the opportunity to explore my creative side, even though I was not sure I had one! Top night!
I am usually overwhelmed by group activities but found the conversations and guided poem writing fun and manageable. Thank you for inviting me! 