Countryside Crafts
Charlotte Smith visits the Rural Life Centre in Surrey to explore the relevance of countryside crafts such as blacksmithery, green wood working, spinning and corn dolly making.
Charlotte Smith visits the Rural Life Centre in Surrey to explore what relevance countryside crafts have today.
She meets John Cooksley, a Blacksmith, who makes everything from ornamental leaves to gates and bridges, and asks whether it's possible to make a living from this ancient craft.
Susan Green and Elaine Horner from the West Surrey Guild of Spinners Weavers & Dyers show Charlotte how to make socks, and why it's so important to keep these skills alive. Hugh Jones, a green wood worker shows off his bespoke Hedgehog feeding stations, and Judy Hawkins talks Charlotte through how to make a Corn Dolly and why traditionally they've been a crucial part of harvest.
There's also a chance to hear reports on timber frame buildings, Willow panniers and iron casting.
Producer: Toby Field.
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- Sat 9 Sep 2017 06:30麻豆社 Radio 4
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