Sphagnum Pioneers / Messing with Mosses
Sphagnum Pioneers: A talk with Beth Thomas and Dr Rose Ferraby
13:00-14:00, Henry Moore Lecture Theatre
Join artist and archaeologist Dr Rose Ferraby and Yorkshire Peat Partnership’s Beth Thomas in conversation about this superhero plant species. Across Yorkshire, a tiny moss is making a big impact on our upland landscapes. The discovery and recovery of these remarkable sphagnum mosses is unfurling ecological and human stories. They give us a unique view into our past landscapes whilst helping ready us for environmental change.
Messing with Mosses: A workshop with Dr Rose Ferraby
14:15-16:30
A collage workshop taking inspiration from one of our most ancient plant species with artist and archaeologist Rose Ferraby.
In this collage workshops, we will be creating images that explore and narrate the world of sphagnum mosses. These tiny plants create our peatlands, and here in Yorkshire work is underway to discover and recover some of the lost species of sphagnums. We will be creating collages that draw together different aspects of these plants, experimenting with integrating archival text and images.
About Rose Ferraby
Dr Rose Ferraby is an archaeologist and artist based in North Yorkshire. Her work often explores the relationship between people and landscape through time. Rose’s work is trans-disciplinary, drawing on research and practice in archaeology, geology, ecology and nature recovery, and art. She uses these skills together to carry out a range of ongoing research projects and commissions. These include work with Knepp Wilding, Hepple Wilding, the National Trust
No experience necessary. All materials provided.
Workshop spaces are limited, please book by emailing art.gallery@leeds.gov.uk.
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