What is your Village Made of? : Laxfield 5

Laxfield Museum has a glorious exhibit, featuring the entire contents of a local handyman’s shed. Inspired by the array of rusting nails, bits of leather and old tins, we invited residents to bring along some of the treasures stashed away at the back of their sheds.

Residents came along with their treasures and, led by professional artist, Caitlyn Howells, made impressions of their items in clay moulds. These were then cast in jesmonite, to create decorative plaques such as this, to display around the village.

This activity took place in the Suffolk village of Laxfield, as part of our 'What is your Village made of?', which was delivered during our 'Make Do & Friends' creative programme of work for older people (55+) in rural areas.

Make, Do & Friends delivered creative workshops and events in villages in Mid-Suffolk and Babergh, providing the opportunity to share and learn new skills whilst enjoying a cuppa with friends and neighbours. In times of social distancing, we adapted to deliver activities online, in the post and through outdoor interventions when restrictions allowed.