I was delighted to make a further collaboration this summer, with Coldharbour Mill in Devon and 11 like-minded artists and makers. Returning to the Mill's atmospheric Fox Gallery, we made a glorious space to showcase traditional crafts with textile, paper, leather and willow through displays of work, demonstrations and workshops. Sharing knowledge and skills with our visitors, it was a heart warming way to spend a few summer weeks ad we are very grateful to the Mill for generously hosting this second summer Festival and to Daniel Carpenter of Heritige Crafts for giving time to come along and open.
There is something very satisfying and nuturing about sharing skills and knowledge, and this is the underpinning ethos of keeping traditional and heritage crafts alive. I believe that such crafts are increasing vital to our wellbeing in our fast and furious 21st century world and that working our hands slowly in meaningful ways provides necessary meaning, respite and recovery. Here is a snapshot of some of the traditional crafts that we had on offer and that were enjoyed by our many visitors at our Festival - a big thank you to all who came to see us.
And here we all are on our final afternoon before dismantling our Festival gallery. A huge thank you to Nesta Davies, Arthur Sharp, Adam 'Red' Morrigan, Justine Hartly, Rosie Burns, Philippa Reid, Amy Stevens, Sara Finch, Wendy Greaves, Lucy Turner, Susan Bradshaw and Alison Katte for their generous contributions, energy and support throughout the two weeks - such a talented and kindly group of people to spend summer weeks with this year :)
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