Tom Brown, Chief Executive Officer, Sotterley Estate. Ex Chief Executive Officer at Green Light Trust. Reading rooms, Sotterley. Naming what my Why is Mell reminded us of our story: once upon a time: the dream of democratic education, Meeting Missing Kind, meeting Kaliwood, the two converging. Do you know where your income comes from? 80+%… Continue reading Working with Tom Brown, Sotterley
We waited for Sarah, before we opened the lid of corrugated. Were we completely mad, we asked? A sharp north wind, and there we were eating egg sandwiches under a parachute, hugging a fire, thankfully created and nourished by Peter, who arrived shortly after 9 to get the heat hot - such a pleasure to… Continue reading Elders 13 – The Reveal & end of term
We gathered in mist, ate healthful Lesley soup and then sun broke through. We shared our thoughts from the past week and how things had been. Then carefully wrapped and lay our clay creations in coffee grounds, bamboo plates, on a bed of coffee husk, a sprinkling of citrus peels and walnut shells… all to… Continue reading Elders 12 – the Firing
The clay was not dry enough to bisque fire, so we couldn't fire the pit, the weather was dull and damp, the day was not expected. Unexpectedly, therefore, the day turned surprisingly. We began with exotic and delicious cabagio/caravagio soup, transported over by Nicky, who had to leave shortly after delivery. Alisdair arrived with his… Continue reading Elders 11 – fire, air, water, wood
On December 3rd 2024, Kinda Wednesday tribe and facilitators helped to plant 4 Native Black Poplar on the land. As they enjoy their feet close to water (kids and plants), we planted on clay land in an area known to hold water, near the newly dug pond. At 10 meters part, mature trees grow to… Continue reading 2024 LAND Kinda planting Native Black Poplar on the land
It was one of those unexpected magic days, which just flowed. A day of creating and making, as we moved to the cabin to where the sun entered the wood, and with the sun on our backs, fire beside us, smoke away, we created our clay pieces. Inspired by Tamlin in the morning circle, we… Continue reading Elders 10 Clay 3 – Making
On the coldest of days, the brave and resilient rocked up, and we made our objects of clay: our buttons, hand huggers and animals. After a melange of soups - thank you Michael for adding Mushroom and potatoe to Kally's vibrant tomato - we introduced the clay objects from our pasts and our stories of… Continue reading Elders 9 – Making with clay
On a November day, we started our 6 week project with Tamlin, to explore wild clay from earth to object. Around the circle we dug into our memory of our past experience of clay, often returning to our childhoods and school Kally began finding her connection to Tamlin, both studying Wood, Metal and ceramics at… Continue reading Elders 8 – Clay project 1 – With Tamlin
Samhain, when the veil between the living and the dead is at its thinnest, and our conscious thoughts turn to our ancestors, those who have gone before us, those in our family or friends or animals we have lived amongst and are no longer with us. Thanks to the Pear Tree (Michelle Cheesbrough) who collaborated… Continue reading Elders 7 – Samhain
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Kinda Elders in the woods 