Adult workshop (age 16+)
Field Recording with Alice Boyd
14:00–15:30
Studios & Gardens, Hertfordshire
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Explore and capture the unique sonic environment of the gardens with Sound Artist Alice Boyd and foster a deeper connection with nature.
Alice will introduce you to essential field recording techniques, as well as tips for capturing ambient sounds and subtle nuances of the natural world. You will have the chance to practice these techniques in the serene setting of the gardens, recording the diverse sounds of flora, fauna, and environmental textures.
The workshop is suitable for all skill levels, with a particular focus on beginners. By the end of the session, you will have experimented with field recording, created group soundscapes and gained insights into the art of listening and recording as a powerful tool for creative expression and environmental awareness.
This session is suitable for adults and young people aged 16+. Alice will also be running a family-friendly session on Sunday 11 August 11:30-13:00.
About the artist
Alice Boyd is a composer, sound artist, and audio producer based in South London. Her work explores our interconnectedness with the natural world, often featuring voice, ambient electronic textures, and novel field recording techniques. In 2023, she released her debut EP ‘From The Understory’, created during her residency at the Eden Project. Alice’s music has been featured on BBC Radio 6, BBC Introducing, and BBC Radio 3, and she has performed in botanical gardens, woodlands, and venues across the UK. She presents Ffern’s podcast ‘As the Season Turns’, has hosted BBC Countryfile Magazine’s ‘The Plodcast’, and gave a TEDx talk on listening for change.
Tickets
Tickets for this event are £3 per person, plus the cost of an annual ticket to Henry Moore Studios & Gardens
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Subsidised tickets
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Getting here
Henry Moore Studios & Gardens
Perry Green
Hertfordshire
SG10 6EE
United Kingdom
T: 01279 843 333
E: visitorservices@henry-moore.org
