Little Cog and Full Circle have collaborated to deliver their third Our Stomping Grounds Festival in the Tees Valley, showcasing the best of learning disability culture. 2025 marks a step change for the festival, introducing a conference element to its fantastic artistic programme. Our theme this year is learning disabled artist leadership. The festival has been planned with the support of our incredible 20-strong Pizza Planning Group, and you can see their ideas coming to life in the community programme below.
We’re announcing the full festival programme, including festival favourites and more in October, but will make steady announcements in the lead up, so do keep your diary free for these amazing three days in November.
Community Workshop Programme
We are delighted to bring you 12 wonderful weeks of our community participation programme where learning disabled people can take part in the creative arts. Music, movement, singing, and visual arts. Let’s get creative!
Places are limited and are expected to fill up really quickly so book without delay! All workshops are free.
Wed 30 Jul 10am – Power Posh Dance Workshop with Urban Kaos – SOLD OUT
Wed 6 Aug 1pm – Singing Workshop with Birdie Jackson – SOLD OUT
Wed 13 Aug 1pm – Music Workshop with Gary Bowden
Wed 3 Sep & Wed 10 Sep 10am – Festival Banners with Trish Mayes – BOTH SESSIONS SOLD OUT
Wed 17 Sep 1pm – Festival Flag Making with Full Circle – SOLD OUT
Wed 24 Sep 1pm – Dance Workshop with Umar Butt
Wed 1 Oct 1pm – Making A Giant Festival Lei Workshop – SOLD OUT
Thu 9 Oct 1pm – Feeling Magnificent Catwalk Workshop
Wed 15 Oct 1pm – Wig and Moustache Physical Comedy Workshop
Tue 21 Oct 1pm – DJ Workshop with Krokodile Krew – SOLD OUT
Thu 23 Oct 1pm – Triumphant Champions, Drama and Movement Session with Full Circle – SOLD OUT
For full details, click on the links below.
