Community art projects celebrating 70 years
Our 70th anniversary is not just a milestone — it's a celebration of the people who make our communities vibrant and meaningful. It’s about honouring those who have lived and still live with us, contributed to our activities, and found purpose and joy within our communities.
As part of our celebrations, our communities are coming together to showcase their creativity and specialist skills through two inspiring arts projects that reflect the spirit, diversity, and unity of Camphill Village Trust.
Join us as we celebrate these incredible projects and the remarkable people who bring them to life. Together, we’re weaving the stories of our past, present, and future—one stitch, one leaf, and one tree at a time.
Jubilee quilt: Weaving stories of our communities
In the true spirit of togetherness, each of our communities contributes to creating a stunning 200x200cm quilt. This isn’t just any quilt — it’s a patchwork of memories, skills, and love, where every square tells a story.
Each community will design and create their own squares, representing their uniqueness. Our talented community at Larchfield will then bring these squares together and carefully stitch them into one cohesive masterpiece. The quilt will serve as a vibrant tapestry of our 70 year journey, celebrating the diversity, creativity, and unity of our communities. It will be a lasting tribute to the shared experiences and connections that bind us together.
The quilt in progress...
The people we support take inspiration from their lives in our communities...
"Alex’s patchwork quilt square captures the journey from her home at Larchfield to the Craft workshop, illustrating the familiar sights along her path. Each detail weaves a story, bringing her surroundings to life in fabric and thread."
The finished Jubilee quilt!
Legacy of leaves: Growing together as one
Each of our communities will create a tree to come together as our very own orchard.
Our second project, 'Legacy of leaves', invites each community to create something truly magical — a five foot tree that represents their essence, values, and dreams. These trees will come together to make a woodland of individuality, creativity, and collaboration.
The people we support, alongside their peers, will design and craft these trees, drawing inspiration from themes such as recycling, sustainability, creativity, and craftsmanship. These trees will be adorned with handmade leaves, each bearing a special message or wish from the people we support. These leaves symbolise the deep connections and shared values that unite us.
This orchard of trees will come together in a grand display of unity and celebration at our AGM in November. It will not only mark 70 years of Camphill Village Trust but also highlight the enduring connections that make our communities so special.
Some of the leaves up close...
How some of the leaves are made...
"Some of the people we support choose to make the leaves by needle felting them, some have been sewn over the top, some have beads on them, some have a bit of glittery Angelina fibre on them, depending on what people chose."
The finished Legacy of Leaves trees!
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- Legacy of leaves trees
Our other 70th Jubilee celebrations
