Author: kalikellett

Caroleena’s story started with our opening question - What/ where is home to you? Here are some of our answers Home is wherever I hang my hat. I feel at home in these woods. Is where i feel at home, which could be in a Russian kitchen Is where Laurie is. Is where Marianne is… Continue reading Elders 19 -Carolena’s story

We went to China via Hong Kong. So naturally we had Chinese food - much enjoyed, with final stir fry magic performed by the story teller, familiar with eastern foods. Martin's story began in the previous century with the trade between China and the UK. We British loved china tea, silk and China loved our… Continue reading Elders 18 – Martin’s Story

It was the day of Corinna's story, the story which had inspired us to take up this story telling theme. On the surface it was a story of the road trip she completed this year in Scotland, begun with her partner. But of course it was so much more. From wheel chair to wheels Corinna… Continue reading Elders 17 – Corinna’s story

We loved dye planting up the community allotment. Marion was there to guide.

An unexpected twist in the day, as we explored the materials that make string or cord in that ancient way, the dual fibers of FLAX and HEMP, that once made our material world from our underwear to our ship masts and ropes. It grew out of our first story, delivered by Kally, the story of… Continue reading Elders 15 – Twisting the Strike

It was a warm September day of much chatter, catching up, telling our summer time stories. Of the Dunwhich fire and the oaks surviving (unlike the birch and pine), the fear of Esther who lived at the edges in Westleton, and had to choose what to take from their house; the dead hedge so beautifully… Continue reading Elders 14 – First day back, puffball, changes, stories

The most giggling circle it was as we recounted our homework, our take outs from our Elders outing to Edge and Lil's house. Here are are few moments Those thick walls of Lil's home, and that beautiful wood Edge: We were suddenly in the middle of Thailand at Edge. Edge: Never use reverse lettering Edge:… Continue reading Elders 13 – end of term Indigo and Kobo

We left the woods in convoy and remarkably all ended up at the right place: our first stop Edge Noko, a new cafe restaurant in Ringsfield. 'We've arrived in Vietnam' observed Virginia. With a rich background in design and style, the Elders had some sharp scrutiny to observe on the menus and crockery. 'Never white… Continue reading Elders 12 – Elders outing to Ringsfield: Edge and Lil’s land

After precise measuring of chemicals by Kally, the magic began when we created our scarf pattens (those that enjoyed Tie Dye), using pegs, string or bends. The lid raised on the vat of Indigo, revealed the tell tale shimmer at the surface, and in Kally gently placed our works of art inside the blue liquid.… Continue reading Elders 11 – Dying with Indigo and Woad