Imagining a Beautiful Future by Melissa Tracy The future of tomorrow is told by us today, The tales of the times to come are born from yesterday. “Look around at all this mess and muck” I hear you say, The future hangs on our hopes, we act, we sing, we pray. What is the…
With one season of Woodfordia’s formal internship programme complete, it’s hard to say who learned more from the experience, the interns or the staff. Suffice to say, it was a successful experience for everyone involved, so much so that staff are committed to round two of the internship programme for the early part of 2019.…
Woodfordia’s Environmental Projects Officer, Dr. Sandra, interviews new Woodfordian Costa Georgiadis. Sandra: Tell us about your favourite moments at your first Woodford Folk Festival. What has inspired you most? Costa: Given that I had no idea of what it‘s actually like, what inspired me the most, is that it is such a massive event that is so incredibly orchestrated. To have so many people…
Stopping for a moment and gluing and pasting might be something you haven’t done in years possibly decades but the Woodfordia Community Zine was the perfect excuse for such activity. It’s amazing what organically unfolds from something so primitive and analogue with your hands. Conversations begin, closely followed by connection and creativity! Over ninety Woodfordians…
‘Become a Citizen of Woodfordia’ will be the mantra of Woodfordia, Inc. over the next few years. Woodfordia’s Management Committee are aiming to build ownership and membership of the organisation to both strengthen the commitment to and protection of the organisation. “We want Woodfordia to be a place and an ideal that people will want…
Escape the ordinary, immerse yourself in creativity, hand-make something unique and embrace a new skill at Woodfordia’s Artisan Camp. Held onsite at Woodfordia, you’ll learn to construct a go kart, prepare a platter of delicious cheeses and design jewellery as well as sculpt, build, carve, write, improvise, weave, grow and harmonise. Hosted by passionate artisan…
To kick off the 2018 festival season, Woodfordia opens its gates from 4-6 May to celebrate it’s beautiful land with the smaller, more intimate gathering, The Planting. A multi-layered festival with a full programme of talks, forums, workshops, music, food, films, ceremony, and environmental projects, The Planting is a grassroots event focused on cultural and…