Getting To Know You

About

The NATURE CURE residency in the Spode Rose Garden is entering its 2nd stage - with resident artist FRANCES DISLEY seeking to develop a guided journey around the garden where visitors are invited to spend time with a series of specific plants getting to know them better via their own senses and by listening to or reading devised monologues from the plants themselves (written and performed on behalf of the plants).

It's a way to translate on behalf of the plants and a way to try to get people to form a relationship with the plants that might be richer or deeper in some way, with the hope that we begin to see ourselves as part of the community of plants.

The sessions run in two parts from 12.30-2.30.
PART 1 12.30 - 1.30 - CONVERSATIONS AND EXPLORATIONS - looking at the plants - talking over and exchanging ideas and knowledge
PART 2 1.30-2.30 - RESPONSES - a chance to reflect on Part 1 and respond through drawing, writing, recording, or any way you fancy.