Creative Pilgrims
Let Alexandra le Rossignol and Liz Garnett welcome you into their world. Join them on a pilgrimage to explore the stunning landscapes and fascinating heritage of the Kent Downs. Grab a sketchbook and capture the experience of a creative pilgrimage. You will be guided to find inspiration in nature and heritage and will be helped to improve your art and writing skills to start a journal as a way of resting and resetting.
- Half a day/Whole Day
- £50 half day, £90 whole day including food
- Dover
The Creative Pilgrims, led by Alexandra le Rossignol and Liz Garnett, are a collective of local artists, writers and educators. They will encourage you to slow down – taking time to discover and respond to the Kent Down’s nature and history, through simple mark making and journaling to create lasting memories. As Kent’s newest Art Pilgrims, you will travel through time. With the help of experienced, passionate artists and writers, you’ll get to explore hidden gems within the Kent Downs National Landscape whilst getting creative with a sketchbook/journal.
These experiences are suitable for all, regardless of whether you are a fully-fledged artist or even if you have not picked up a pencil in years. If you prefer, you can simply enjoy being able to sit or write in the peaceful, inspiring surroundings. You will be provided with all materials and a sketchbook/journal for you to use and keep as a memento to stick things in later.
Tailor-made creative pilgrimage experiences are ideal for corporate groups, groups of friends, or part of a celebration weekend.
Experience locations: anywhere in or close to the Kent Downs.
To find out more about the chance to follow a short pilgrimage and discover our wonderful landscape and heritage, please get in touch with Alex by email or on 07780 997 763.
Both Alex and Liz have created a new pilgrimage route in Kent from Dover to Canterbury called The Way of Saint Martin. The route is a slow pilgrimage and is listed on the British Pilgrimage website, and Liz has published the guidebook.
Alexandra le Rossignol
Alexandra is an artist and writer living in Saint Margaret’s at Cliffe, Alex is an experienced educator who runs courses in icon painting and writing and has led workshops at various literary festivals. Her personal pilgrimage journals inspired her to undertake an MA in Creative and Critical Writing. She considers herself a Pilgrim Artist, loving the interaction of landscape and history, and is interested in promoting the sacred spaces in the South East.
Liz Garnett
Liz is a photographer and writer specialising in heritage and pilgrimage. Liz gives talks on pilgrimage and Brittany, and is also a Cross Channel Geopark Ambassador. She is currently undertaking an MA in Heritage. For Liz, pilgrimages are about slowing down and seeing more.