The Corn Mother danced through the Oudolf Field, in gratitude for this years bountiful harvest… as the Gurt Wyrm rode the winds of seasons changing… and we sang and danced and danced and sang, thankful for all that the summer gave and united for a moment, to mark the turning of the year.
We’re incredibly honoured to have been selected as recipients of the Ffern Folk Foundation Grant for 2026. To be chosen from nearly 200 applications, by a Guild we deeply admire, feels profoundly affirming. With Ffern’s support, we’re excited to work alongside local communities across the West Country to bring forth a new processional giant. We’re …
by Amy Webb, The Lost Giants Mal is a lemon slug. And like many—if not all—slugs, Mal doesn’t have a voice. But like so many ancient woodland indicator species, Mal carries a deep, instinctive yearning to exist. A right to simply be and a right to be heard. Over the past few months, as Mal has grown, I’ve come …
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 …
The Harvest Procession at Hauser and Wirth
The Corn Mother danced through the Oudolf Field, in gratitude for this years bountiful harvest… as the Gurt Wyrm rode the winds of seasons changing… and we sang and danced and danced and sang, thankful for all that the summer gave and united for a moment, to mark the turning of the year.
Thank you to Hauser & Wirth Somerset for bringing us all together in celebration.
To Ninotchka Band for the joyful music
To Singaling Music for joining us in drum and bringing her autumn song
Jenna doodles for inhabiting the role of sky sweeper
Selwood Bounds magnificent morris dancing &
Wild Joy for crowning us all with falling leaves and
Beautiful shining sun by Laura Holden Studio
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