21/04/2008 by James.

… its been a bit quiet on the blog as I have been setting up a new initiative called ‘Creative Ecology’ (www.creative-ecology.co.uk).

I have set up Creative Ecology to deliver a programme of participatory arts projects and training/consultancy, that supports people in exploring their identity and developing greater environmental awareness, in a hands-on, creative way.

I will continue to work in partnership with schools, community and environmental organisations, and other artists, to set up these opportunities and to share our work to a wider audience through training events etc.

I am back working on 5×5x5 tomorrow, so there will be some more news and photos on the children’s explorations around the village of Pitton later this week.

I am also in Poole for a couple of days later this week, working with reception-age children to explore pattern and texture through rubbings, clay impressions and casting of their local outside space; linking to their recent visit to the Jurassic Coast and theme of fossilisation and dinosaur teeth!

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29/02/2008 by James.

Fantastic one woman show featuring Liz Rothschild on the work and life of writer, scientist and environmental campaigner Rachel Carson… see their website for tour dates and more information….

Rachel Carson wrote “Silent Spring” in 1962 overcoming the opposition of government, industry and her own failing personal health in order to alert the world to the careless use of chemicals in our environment.This theatre piece enables a contemporary audience to appreciate the courage of Rachel Carson once again.

www.rachelcarson.co.uk

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