A series of workshops are taking place to celebrate the 'Magic of Cassiobury'.
The sessions have been held at Cassiobury Farm and Fisheries brought together art and writing to commemorate the park's rich history.
Conducted by the Watford Area Arts Forum (WAAF), the sessions were supported by a £3,000 grant through Watford Borough Council's Neighbourhood Grant scheme.
The second workshop in the series, 'Cassiobury Postcards', was attended by mayor Peter Taylor.
This special gathering was centred on preserving memories of Cassiobury Park.
Participants created postcards using recycled fabrics and stitching, accompanied by snippets of creative writing.
The mayor said: "It's wonderful to meet the people coming together to celebrate Cassiobury Park’s beauty and history through these creative workshops.
"It's great to see local residents connecting with the importance of the environment through art.
"The Watford Area Arts Forum has done a fantastic job in organising these events, and I am proud that the council's Neighbourhood Grant scheme could support such an inspiring project."
The first workshop, 'Cassiobury Trees' involved the creation of torn paper tree collages made from recycled papers.
Local mixed media artist Sian Fenwick, along with creative writing tutor Helen Nicell, facilitated the creation of writing pieces inspired by the park's natural beauty and conservation efforts.
Helen, who is chairperson of Watford Area Arts Forum, said: "We are thrilled to see such enthusiasm from the community and the support from Watford Borough Council.
"These workshops highlight the artistic talents in the local area.
"We look forward to the upcoming exhibition and sharing the wonderful creations with everyone."
Looking ahead, the final workshop, 'Save Our Park', is set for Tuesday, June 18 and will concentrate on the future of Cassiobury Park.
Participants will craft a mixed media piece using litter and recycled items, coupled with creative writing revolving around sustainability and environmental impact.
For more information or to participate, interested attendees should email contact@watfordarts.com.
The announcement for the next round of funding for the Neighbourhood Grant will be in the summer 2024.
For additional information, visit watfordneighbourhoodgrant.commonplace.is.
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