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BUDDING BOTANISTS

A young boy holding an orange microscope up against his face which is enlarged through the microscope lens
A group of four children with photographic equipment taking close-up pictures of flowers on moorland grass

We engaged 2 photographers and a sound artist to work with primary school children, their families and the Teesdale Special Flora Trust. 

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The project explored the rare and unique flora of Upper Teesdale – The Teesdale Assemblage – to understand the environmental factors and challenges affecting its existence.  

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Artists: Louise Taylor, Nat Wilkins, David de la Haye

Over 80 school children across 4 Teesdale Primary Schools took part in site visits to Cow Green reservoir, photography and sound workshops 

The project culminated in ‘Fabulous Flora!’, an exhibition of students’ creative responses, at The Witham, Barnard Castle. Artwork included photography, sound compositions, cyanotype prints and zines making (small magazines)

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a collection of postcard sized artwork arranged at 45 degree angle in the corner of the room.  The artwork includes images and words
Thank you to our generous Funders:

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Northern Heartlands

An independent Charitable Incorporated Organisation supporting communities and organisations across County Durham and the North East. Our work is built on trust and our belief that communities working with creative practitioners can find their own answers to the issues we all face.

Email: info@northernheartlands.org

Phone: 01833 200220

Address: 3 Witham Studios, Hall Street, Barnard Castle, DL12 8 JB

Registered Charity: 1186306

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