Opening the Door

The Cabinet of Treasures grows

The Cabinet of Treasures is growing…windows are filling up, people are standing on balconies to watch the world wander by. People are perched precariously in castle windows. There are robins, fish, a bold fox, a haunted graveyard

These are the treasures that touch people’s lives: places, people, wildlife, stories: all the things that build a sense of place, a sense of belonging, of being part of the communities around us…treasures shared

This weekend - TOMORROW! - Derbyshire Makes is in celebration in Glossop. Details: Derbyshire Makes in Glossop

There will be lots to do stories to listen too, talks to challenge you, music to enjoy, art to be part of and the wonderful Lady of the Loom may be receiving guests. Thius day is being coordinated by the Valiant Folks of High Peak Community Arts who deserve medals for Courage (tackling the streets of Glossop), Confidence (trusting the High Peak weather) and Patience (dealing with all of us artists!)

The Lady of the Loom (and sidekick-cum-bodyguard)

And you can add your own ideas about local treasures to our cabinet…and make your own tiny Cabinet to take home

During this project we have been using pictures from the collections of the Glossop Heritage Trust and the Picture the Past archives. These resources are rich, rewarding and wonderful: treasures in their own right!

With many thanks to the artists whose work is featured below from St Andrews CofE Primary School in Hadfield.

Creeping Toad are delighted to have been awarded a Derbyshire Makes Creative and Community Grant by Derbyshire County Council to support the creative work we are doing in the county. Derbyshire Makes is a three-year programme to celebrate the past present and future of making in Derbyshire.

See: www.derbyshiremakes.co.uk

St Andrews CofE Junior School....

St Andrews: butterflies

St Andrews: heading out on adventures

St Andrews: artist at work

Cabinet 1: the Mill

Cabinet 2: sort of a Castle