Exploring the hidden life of horse chestnut trees

Merseyside-based community arts organisation.

Heart of Glass

A free workshop exploring our deep connection to trees and how they communicate with each other, guided by artist Frances Disley.

Court Hey Park

Working with a family of horse chestnut trees in Court Hey Park, we will draw, write and see trees in different ways using different methods and perspectives. Spending time and taking notice of green spaces and trees is shown to increase our feelings of wellbeing. Join us to observe the patterns of the trees and their bark, use words to describe our encounters with them, and take time to consider how they grow and communicate. Frances will provide lemon balm tea to share, as well as ink made from horse chestnut husks to write, draw and create artwork with.Supported by Arts Council England and Incredible Edible Knowsley.A﻿bout the artistFrances Disley is a multidisciplinary artist based in Liverpool with a practice that spans sculpture, participation, performance and installation. In collaboration with others (plants, trees and people) she uses her practice as a vehicle to explore networks of solidarity and mutual support.Disley has exhibited widely and has had work acquired by The Walker Art Gallery and Arts Council England. Recent commissions include cwrdd a mi wrth yr afon/meet me by the river (Mostyn Gallery, North Wales) and Chamomile Circle (At the Library, Sefton Libraries).