This introductory workshop is for anyone who would like to explore what it feels like to create a short piece of writing from a very simple idea. Discuss the aspects of writing and, with the help of guided exercises, create a short mini-story. Sharing work is not required.

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Éva is a Hungarian-British writer of crime and literary fiction. She has been teaching creative writing since 2017. Her aim is to help people start exercising their creative muscles, as well as support those who would like to take their writing seriously.

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People of all abilities, ages and interests are welcome!

Happier Festival - Is Writing for Me? - Éva Cserháti - 14:00-15:00PM

This introductory workshop is for anyone who would like to explore what it feels like to create a short piece of writing from a simple idea. 

Is Writing for Me? - Éva Cserháti - 14:00-15:00PM

General Admission to Happier Festival 2026 at the Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings! Saturday 1st August 2026. Doors open 10AM, close at 4:30PM. FREE parking on site. Fully accessible site. Short walk from Shrewsbury Train Station. Your ticket gives you access to the full festival site, including: - A curated selection of local stalls and indie businesses - Access to free Dye House activities (like friendship bracelet making, screen printing, etc.) - Chill-out spaces and picnic areas. Workshops, food, drinks, and treats are available to purchase separately.

Happier Festival - GENERAL ADMISSION - HAPPIER FESTIVAL 2025

GENERAL ADMISSION - HAPPIER FESTIVAL 2025

Annabelle Edge

It was a lovely day with lots to do - paid and free activities. The atmosphere was so relaxed and positive, with live music around lunch time. I had a fantastic day. 

Helen Thacker

Lovely vibe, bringing together a super community of all things happiness - LOVED IT ❤️❤️❤️

Jessica Shields

Kelly Johnson 

Absolutely fabulous festival. We loved every minute and should've given ourselves more time. Next time we'll book workshops too. Well done all, a superb event 

Nicola Duffy

I loved the Happier Festival. Sian and the team did a brilliant job in organising this, and creating a sense of community at the event. The location was great. I hope there will be more Happier Festivals in future. 

Joanne Deakin

Great venue, so much to do, and see, even if you don't do any of the workshops that are available.  Beautiful stalls, free activities which were all included in your entrance fee. Sian and the Team worked amazing to pull this all together. Looking forward to future events 😀 

Lindsay  Kelly 

Really lovely event, well organised with a great atmosphere.

Amy Woodcock

Had such a wonderful time at happier festival! So many lovely stalls to see and fun activities to do, a great day out 

General Admission to Happier Festival 2026 at the Flaxmill Maltings in Shrewsbury! Saturday 1st August 2026.

GENERAL ADMISSION - HAPPIER FESTIVAL 2026

Your tote, your style. Transform a blank canvas into your new favourite accessory, with uplifting company!

Happier Festival - Tote Bag Painting - Girlies Get Creative - 10:00-11:15AM

Tote Bag Painting - Girlies Get Creative - 10:00-11:15AM

True happiness isn’t about being positive all the time. It’s learning to be OK with who you are.

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This class is a soft and steady guide home to you. Through a mixture of mindful mat-based movement (yoga asana’s & intuitive movement), gentle breathing techniques and stillness you will reconnect with your body, your truth, and your inner happiness.

Happier Festival - Rise From Within: Breath & Movement - Anna Collins - 10:15-11:00AM

This class is a soft and steady guide home to you. Reconnect to you with a mixture of yoga asana, intuitive movement, gentle breathing techniques and stillness. 

Rise From Within: Breath & Movement - Anna Collins - 10:15-11:00AM

Join us for a creative, feel-good and fun class to try Reformer Pilates… on the mat!

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We’ll be using props such as the Foam Roller, Flex Bands and Fitness Circles to enjoy a good stretch (and perhaps a bit of core strengthening too). Great for runners and non-runners alike.

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OPTIONAL: Join Vic from Runlates for a FREE Social Run (start time 10:15AM) ahead of this Reformer class to get a true taste of the Runlates way of living! Pre-booking essential. 

Happier Festival - Reformer Pilates (on the mat!) - Runlates - 11:15-12:00PM

Join us for a creative, feel-good and fun class to try Reformer Pilates… on the mat!

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Reformer Pilates (on the mat!) - Runlates - 11:15-12:00PM

From Feeling to Form: this art circle is a space to connect to yourself and create with freedom. 

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Move away from trying to “figure out” what you want, and instead connect to how you want to feel. You’ll be guided to drop into your inner world and reconnect with yourself.

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Pull oracle cards, spark your intuition, explore what you’re calling into your life, and express it through colour, movement, and texture on canvas, as we sip on warm herbal teas and settle into a slower, more relaxed pace.

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No artistic experience is needed! This isn’t about creating something perfect, it’s about letting something move through you.

Happier Festival - Intuitive Art Manifestation Circle - Reviving Me - 11:30-12:30

From Feeling to Form: this art circle is a space to connect to yourself and create with freedom. 

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Intuitive Art Manifestation Circle - Reviving Me - 11:30-12:30PM

A fun, feel-good dance and movement class designed to get you moving, smiling, and letting go.

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We’ll explore a mix of different styles, with the freedom for you to set your own pace and energy — whether you want to groove gently or go all in. Alongside movement, the class also includes breathwork to help you drop into the moment, release tension, and reconnect with joy.

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Boogie is all about happiness, confidence, and not taking life too seriously. Life can be serious enough… but not in Boogie. No dance experience needed!

Happier Festival - Boogie with Benny - Benny Dyas - 12:15-13:00PM

A fun, feel-good dance and movement class designed to get you moving, smiling, and letting go.

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Boogie with Benny - Boogie with Benny - 12:15-13:00PM

A deep dive into generating ideas, influenced by comedians, witty writers and playful artists. Rach will guide you through hands-on tasks and examples, giving you a toolkit to spark brighter ideas - whilst empowering you to discover your creative self through clay! 

Happier Festival - Creativity, Clay and Humour - Rach Lloyd Press - 12:45-1:45PM

A deep dive into generating ideas and creativity: influenced by comedians, witty writers and playful artists.

Creativity, Clay and Humour - Rach Lloyd Press - 12:45-13:45PM

Rave & Release is where nervous system support meets the dancefloor. Blending house music, guided movement, breathwork and embodied coaching, this session is designed to help you release stress, shift tension and reconnect to joy, confidence and freedom in your body.

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You’ll be guided through an uplifting movement journey that builds from grounding and activation into euphoric free movement and collective energy.The session closes with calming breathwork and grounding so you leave feeling energised, connected and regulated.

Happier Festival - Rave and Release - This Vibrant Life - 13:15-14:00PM

Where nervous system support meets the dancefloor. A blend of house music, guided movement, breathwork and embodied coaching.

Rave and Release - This Vibrant Life - 13:15-14:00PM

Join Suzannah and be guided through three simple but powerful philosophical ideas for a happier life, inspired by Socrates, existentialism and Stoicism.

You’ll choose three beads to represent your own reflections and thread them into a meaningful bracelet to take away - a small, wearable reminder of what matters to you.

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A creative workshop with a little philosophy, a moment of guided stillness, and something beautiful to carry home.

Happier Festival - Life-beading, Philosophy and Meditation - Over the Stile - 14:15-15:00PM

A creative workshop with a little philosophy, a moment of guided stillness, and something beautiful to carry home.

Life-beading, Philosophy and Meditation - Over the Stile - 14:15-15:00PM

In this session, you’ll be painting a vibrant sunflower piece while learning essential techniques including blending, layering, brush control, and colour mixing.

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This class isn’t just about painting, it’s also a chance to slow down, be present, and enjoy a mindful creative process. All materials are provided, just bring your curiosity and creativity. Your canvas will be pre-prepared with a light sketch, so you can arrive and fully immerse yourself in the painting experience.

Happier Festival - Acrylic Painting - Hopefully Made - 15:15-16:30PM

Paint a vibrant sunflower piece while learning essential techniques including blending, layering, brush control, and colour mixing!

Acrylic Painting - Hopefully Made - 15:15-16:30PM

Drop into your heart with Mother Cacao, soften into the healing sounds, and return to that sacred space within. A gentle journey into inner peace, love and deep tranquillity.

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Together, we’ll sip this plant medicine with intention, inviting her softness to awaken our joy, creativity, and connection. As the cacao flows through us, we’ll journey with the soul-soothing frequencies of the Crystal bowls, guiding us into deep stillness, remembrance, and bliss.

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*Please note:* While cacao is generally safe and gentle, it can be contraindicated for those who are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking antidepressants (particularly MAOIs or SSRIs), or with certain heart conditions or sensitivities to stimulants. This doesn’t mean you can’t have it we may just need to reduce your dose.

Happier Festival - Cacao and Soundbath - Find Joy in your Journey - 15:15-16:30PM

Drop into your heart with Cacao, soften into healing sounds, and return to that sacred space within. A gentle journey into inner peace, love and tranquility.