The Rewilderbeest paraded through the streets, horns high, hooves clattering and heart wild, with a herd of masked folk, morris and merry drummers. We sang the sun down, said our goodbyes to summer, and welcomed the cosy, shadowy months ahead.
Big love and thanks to the folk.preservation.society for bringing us all together and keeping the spirit of the old ways alive.
We can’t share photos of any of Tregona’s young giantmakers in action so here’s some snapshots of us putting her all together. 29 woven patches, batik paintings, engraved tin charms and 2 giant block printed arms, sewn together to create Tregona, the giant of Tregonning Hill inspired by Stephen Polglase’s tale ‘The Last Giants’. This …
Today marked the beginning of our giantmaking project with Leedstown School, as part of #ArtsLab. We were delighted to have Stephen Polglase with us, who shared his tale “The Last Giants” featuring Giants Wotholga and Tregonna from the nearby Godolphin and Tregonning Hill. Safe to say students in years 4, 5, and 6 enjoyed the …
WE DID IT! The legal right to wild camp on Dartmoor has been upheld by the Supreme Court. Judges unanimously rejected an appeal by landowners Alexander and Diana Darwall who said people should not be able to camp without permission from landowners. Pockets well and truly… ripped out! Greatest gratitude to The Dartmoor National Park …
Masks, Mischief and Magic for the Samhain Dusking in Teignmouth
Big love and thanks to the folk.preservation.society for bringing us all together and keeping the spirit of the old ways alive.
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