AfriQuan: Quantock Nature Calling

Discover stories of bird migration from Africa to the Quantocks at our Quantock Nature Calling workshops!

Celebrate Somerset and African culture, experience nature and explore our collective
cultural and historical perspectives during a series of creative sessions led by artist Luan MacDonald. Investigate the myths and legends of migratory birds, such as Nightjars, Pied Flycatchers and Swallows, and their significance in the Quantocks ecosystem.

Developed for AfriQuan groups (African communities living around the Quantock Hills in Somerset), these free sessions are open to anyone interested in connecting with these opportunities. Attend as many sessions as you like, no experience is necessary. Book your place for each session here on Eventbrite.

• 14th May - Introduction & printmaking
• 25th June - Textile art
• 16th July  - Myths & legends
• 27th August - Family day
• 24th September - Somerset Art Weeks visit & workshop
• 15th October - Sharing and celebration

Where: Quantock Hills & National Trust Coleridge Cottage

Transport: provided to and from Taunton (SCAT college, Wellington Road)

When: 9:15am pick up - 3pm drop off

Questions? Just ask Jon
jonathan.barrett@somerset.gov.uk

What is Quantock Nature Calling?

The Quantock Hills National Landscape and Somerset Art Works introduce a new
project offering a series of creative workshops for AfriQuan groups and
communities, African families living around the Quantock Hills in Somerset.

Creative activities will be led by artist Luan MacDonald and there will be opportunities
to experience nature and explore collective cultural and historical perspectives. Taking place in the Quantock Hills and at National Trust Coleridge Cottage over the next six months,  we will investigate the myths and legends of migratory birds, such as Nightjars, Pied Flycatchers and Swallows, and their significance in the Quantocks ecosystem.

‘I am excited to be part of the Quantock Nature Calling Project as it’s a unique
opportunity to explore and look at the Quantocks from different perspectives
whilst celebrating both Somerset and African culture. Through sharing and
learning, we can create new dialogues and ways of seeing; building a deeper
understanding of migratory birds and their impact and influence, here and
beyond the Quantocks.’ Artist Luan MacDonald

More information can be found on our project blog: quantock-nature-calling.org

Quantock Hills National Landscape in partnership with Somerset Art Works

With thanks to National Trust Coleridge Cottage for hosting the workshops