About the workshops
Sing in the summer with this free series of outdoor music workshops for parents and carers of babies under 1. Inspired by the Bodleian Libraries’ Wonder of Birds exhibition, we will be learning simple, beautiful songs featuring our feathered friends.
These workshops will be a gentle creative space for adults to enjoy making music together in nature, with babes in arms welcome. No previous singing experience is needed and everything will be learned by ear.
The workshops will take place in the gardens of Oxford Friends Meeting House or Exeter College, so please dress yourself and your baby for the weather – but we will have an indoor option in case of rain!
Bring yourself, a baby, and perhaps a picnic rug and some toys and snacks. Baby changing facilities are available and there is access for buggies. We will provide some sensory toys to help your baby enjoy themselves as they listen to the singing.
Speakers
Hannah Rhodes (14 July) and Rose Martin (24 July and 5 August).
Session dates
| Date |
Time |
Location |
| Tuesday 14 July 2026 |
13.30 – 14.30 |
Oxford Quaker Meeting House, 43 St Giles, Oxford, OX1 3LW |
| Tuesday 14 July 2026 |
15.00 – 16.00 |
Oxford Quaker Meeting House, 43 St Giles, Oxford, OX1 3LW |
| Friday 24 July 2026 |
10.30 – 11.30 |
Exeter College, Turl Street, Oxford, OX1 3DP (meet at 10.20 at Weston Library) |
| Friday 24 July 2026 |
14.00 – 15.00 |
Exeter College, Turl Street, Oxford, OX1 3DP (meet at 13.50 at Weston Library) |
| Wednesday 5 August 2026 |
10.30 – 11.30 |
Exeter College, Turl Street, Oxford, OX1 3DP (meet at 10.20 at Weston Library) |
| Wednesday 5 August 2026 |
14.00 – 15.00 |
Exeter College, Turl Street, Oxford, OX1 3DP (meet at 13.50 at Weston Library) |
More information
- These sessions take place in person in the gardens of Oxford Quaker Meeting House (map) or Exeter College (map). For the sessions at Exeter College, please meet at the Weston Library 10 minutes before the session start time and we will walk over together.
- This event is free, but please book in advance as places are limited.
- An adult ticket admits 1 adult and 1 baby under 12 months.
- The two workshops taking place each day will be identical, so please only book one timeslot for each date.
- If you are no longer able to attend, please email public.engagement@bodleian.ox.ac.uk so that we can offer your space to someone else.
