Earl Shilton Library Project
We could not have imagined when we started this project a few months ago that we would create something so awesome. With the help of our wonderful library working group, we collaborated to come up with a creative idea which would bring the community together, specifically two groups of the community who used the library but not necessarily together. By engaging these groups through the medium of art, in the heart of their community, the library, we were hoping they would not only create some amazing creations but also have meaningful conversations whilst doing so, which would bridge the age gap and build real friendships.
We were lucky to have found such a brilliant and talented creative practitioner in Rachel Scanlon whose proposal for the stitched squares ensured her imaginative sessions inspired and supported both demographics along with our lovely library support assistant Lucie, the three of us watched the group come together. It’s gone beyond anything we could have conceived. Every session has filled us with joy and happiness. There has been laughter, fun, skill sharing, story swapping and genuine care and compassion.
Every participant has put their heart and soul into every piece created, we can’t believe this was all done in five sessions. We are so proud and privileged to have been a part of this project and we thank everyone involved who has made this happen.
