This is a free event. Any donations towards Pushing Up Daisies events are welcomed.
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Rachel Hawthorn is an Artist, Death Doula, and Shroud Maker. She has made a shroud for, and with, her friend Janet, as a soft, enfolding, earthy alternative to a traditional coffin. Janet was born in the Luddenden Valley and she intends to be buried there, in the small council-run natural burial ground. All the materials used in the making have been sourced from the valley itself, the place that has cradled Janet throughout her life. The Luddenden Shroud is a hand-felted woollen shroud along with a woven cradle crafted from foraged ivy, bramble, holly and willow. It is both a functional object and an art work about life and death.
Come and see The Luddenden Shroud which will be on display in the beautiful space at Natural Endings for one evening only. There will be time to get up close to touch shroud and see the materials used to make it. Rachel will introduce the film (approx. 28 mins running time) and there will be time for questions and discussion afterwards. The film tells the story of the making of the shroud, and documents the journeys Janet and Rachel went on through the making process, reflecting on experiences of loss, times of sorrow and hardship. The result is a death-positive meditation on friendship and the healing powers of nature and creativity.
Join us to learn all about this fascinating project and ask your questions and share your thoughts.
LOCATION
Natural Endings, OL14 7AA
