Derby Well Dressing Trail 2019

At the end of June, we spent a whole week working at Derby Cathedral and Quad with schools, with the Roma Youth Group and with adults at drop-in sessions to create 5 stunning well dressings.
These were exhibited at Derby Quad, Derby Cathedral, Derby Information Centre, The Sanctuary Cafe and at Deda.
The project was funded by Derby City Council Small Arts Grant. The theme of the well dressings was - 'Cherish your Planet'

Protecting Wildlife

The ice cap melting

pollution in the sea

respect your mother earth

use alternative energy

RHS Chatsworth - Well Dressing

We spent a busy 5 days working at RHS Chatsworth delivering 'Have a Go' workshops at the show for visitors. The theme of the show was 'Wellbeing' and 'the 5 senses', so we created a mandala design and used traditional well dressing materials as well as cumin, coriander and cardoman seeds which gave a lovely aroma. 

Musicians at the show

Early morning in the marquee, before the rush!

A full marquee well dressing

Blend Youth Projects

We have been working on a design and enterprise project working with 2 youth groups, in Ripley and Heanor to create artwork to sell later in the year.
We are part way through the project, here are some of the pieces we have been creating.

Printed Calico Bags

Recycled Notebooks

 

Collage bunting