A trip down to Harewood House today to view the “Radical Acts: why craft matters” exhibition.
Wow! Incredible.
“To craft something means to understand a material; how to use it for a particular purpose. It means learning, practising and passing on knowledge of the mind, hand and heart. It can teach us crucial lessons for contemporary life; resourcefulness, respect, resilience, repair, regeneration.”

There were so many good views, some photographical, from repairing garments, clothing collectives, corn husk entrepreneurs, agriculture …. And so much more. Pictured is a simple ceramic pot, a bit like a B&Q bucket, but this pot changes lives. A company works alongside communities digging clay and building kilns to make ceramic water filters (99.8% efficient). Local companies are set up to produce the filters. They teach water hygiene, soap making and sewing classes. Clean water transforms lives and rebuilds communities.

This was just one of so many great inspiring stories. 
Extras of other great views around Harewood House. 

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