Testimonials
“Philippa is the best and most lovely choir leader I have ever met. She has a lovely energy about her, instantly puts you at ease and makes singing in a choir feel the most fun thing ever - even when you are feeling unconfident or nervous about singing...When I first attended her choir, I felt parts of my brain that had long lay dormant waking up - I could tell this was a very good thing for keeping my mind sharp and focussed.”
Gillian Orrow, GP and community health project leader.
“I cannot recommend Philippa's choirs highly enough. I love every aspect of the sessions. From the guided meditations at the beginning, to the fun warm ups and of course the singing! I get such a sense of joy and belonging from singing the beautiful songs that Philippa teaches us. When we first start learning the different parts, I often think I'll never get the harmony and that Philippa is overestimating what we can do! But every single time, Philippa's gentle encouragement and enthusiasm allow the words and harmonies sink in and we end up being able to sing another gorgeous folk song with a 3 or even 4 part harmony. Being part of Birch Tree Folk Choir is one of the best things in my life, so thank you Philippa!”
Lucy Barford, Dorking
“The best and most imaginative art workshop we have attended ...To transform a part of Wimbledon Common into the childrens own personal world, to customize it with their art and to do it on such a scale - that gigantic spider and web - was quite magical.”
Parent of a child attending Philippa's Children's Art School Wild Art workshop in October
“It was a really amazing couple of days, some great feedback and my boys thoroughly enjoyed it...as did the others. It was lovely seeing the children busy, creating, focused, owning the space so confidently and making friends so easily. Just seeing them playing, chasing, running and waving sticks was a joy! Philippa has a lovely way with them, so calm and at ease, directing them gently but leaving things nice and open to go where they go...”
Annabel Johnson, Director of Children's art School, Wimbledon
“Thank you Philippa for an amazing couple of days! Truly extraordinary, utterly different, massively creative experience. Kids loved it. Can't wait to see what happens next...”
Frances, London
“Thanks again for a lovely day on Saturday - I really did enjoy myself and left feeling both invigorated and peaceful! “
Susie, Brighton
“Philippa's Women of the Woods day was an invigorating interlude from city life, combining the ethereal experience of mud-sculpting tree spirits with the belly laughs of constructing a woodland toilet. Philippa was a generous facilitator, allowing the group to stamp their identity on the day but gently guiding in the right places to keep everyone to task and ensure we packed plenty in. Oh, and the food was phenomenal!”
Helena, London
“It was such a unique and fun day. A fantastic mix of activities, learnt new skills and did things I have never done before. I told many friends about the experience and what we did; they have all said that they would love to do the Forest School for Adults. Felt so good and detoxifying to be outdoors in nature all day.”
Sarah, London