Can we cultivate care and respect for local vernacular heritage, through intergenerational arts-based exploration participating in the collaborative handcrafting of traditional artefacts?
Inspiration
My 200 year old, vernacular thatched house in Ballyshaun, Camolin, County Wexford.
Craanford Mills — working within a vernacular space
Handmade paper and binding — using nature to capture and reflect
Earthenware — connected to the earth, connected to nature.
Wood Carved Cutlery — Heritage and Culture, knowledge and skills...
Weaving with natural materials, by hand...
Felting — with wool roving, or organic materials, making fabric
exhibition of participant’s place settings
on reflection of the five crafting workshops Considering our values and virtues
What values do you associate with making each of your own artefacts?
Setting the table for afternoon tea
Crafting Care — Research Project presentation book
This Research Project presentation book was completed in partial fulfillment of the MA in Arts and Engagement, Department of Arts in Health and Education, MTU Crawford College of Art and Design, Cork.
