On this day of equinox, we opened the conversation describing the balance in our lives. (Kally was in London looking at soil, and Gina came in her stead). Rachel began with the feeling of balance seeing her friend from the 1980's at the start of her working life, in her 20's, and seeing her again… Continue reading Elders 2 – Pond life, tree size
The Elders became Professors, Doctors of science today and embarked on our project to survey the land for a year. To observe the changes this year of plantation, when 6,000 trees were planted this January on a land which was once a field of wheat. Below we are preparing to go on to the land… Continue reading Elders 1 – The Scientists
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
Kinda Elders in the woods 