Mothering Sunday at Dunham's Wood

The first Fenland Arts Association event that I've attended since becoming Artist in Residence -- oh, how I do love that phrase! ;o) -- happened at the weekend.  It was a fundraiser (creative arts funding being a pretty rare breed at the moment) held locally at Dunham's Wood.  Wandering off briefly, the venue is a local treasure, it has a lovely small woodland, a maze, funky sculptures, narrow gauge train rides, quizzes and refreshments.  Apart from special events they are open at Easter and Bank Holiday weekends, if you've never visited give it a whirl this year, it's a great family friendly attraction.  ;o) 

So, back to the fundraiser...


I was there with fellow AiR, Fred, to provide some arts & crafts activities for children.  My activity was a simple card featuring paper lilies made from drawing around the child's hand, cutting it out, curling the fingers, rolling and gluing to the card, effective but easy for children of all ages. 

Fred was making great books with leather covers featuring an embossed metal motif made from dog food tins.  ;o) 

Both activities were popular even though the strong wind required some battening down on our part!  ;oD


In addition, all the usual Dunham's Wood activities were available along with a raffle, lawn games and face painting by Fenland Arts administrator, Claire Tash.

There was live music from Bondy and Andy Hill from the DUDI Crew...

...as well as folk musicians, Karen and Keith Cheale. 

All in all, it was a great afternoon, being a part of Fenland Arts Association events is a joy and it was lovely to see so many folk from babies to grandparents and every age inbetween having a good fun time!  ;o) 

All images coutesy of Rob Morris

It was a fab start to my residential year!