Are You Lost? welcomes you into the heart of the Forest of Bowland to discover the stories that shape the landscape, from the people who live close by, through a series of sound, film and textile installations created by artist Rob St John.
Join us in Nelson town centre on Saturday 28 June as we open the installation for the first time at Pendle Festival of Culture and immerse yourself in the sounds, sights and fabric of this remarkable landscape, and gain a deeper understanding of what makes the area tick. Uncover the histories and personal stories of Bowland, delve deeper into your understanding of what the area represents and consider your own thoughts on this landscape and its social, and political heritage and future.
What connects you to the Forest of Bowland?
There will be a host of creative activities and workshops alongside the installation, including singing, screen printing, walks, talks and more.
12–6pm Are You Lost? Installation (Building Bridges Pendle, 20 Scotland Rd, Nelson, BB9 7UU)
12-6pm A ‘chill out’ space with Pocket Library and Podcasts (Building Bridges Pendle)
A series of conversations in the Old Althams Shop (1 Scotland Road, Nelson, BB9 7UR)
1-1:45pm Conversation #1 Stories of the Forest of Bowland
2-2:45pm Conversation #2 On Farming
4-4:45pm Conversation #3 Radical Histories and futures
1-4pm Make your Mark on Bowland Screen Printing Workshop with Ian Halawi (Outside Building Bridges Pendle). Please book your free place here.
3:30–4pm Stonechats singing workshop with Julian Evans (Outside Building Bridges Pendle). Please book your free place here.
5 – 6pm Listening Walk to Pendle Water (meet at Building Bridges Pendle)
Drop by anytime between 12pm-6pm, booking preferred.
We are currently looking for volunteers to support the activities on the day. You can find out more here.
Are you Lost? has been commissioned by the Forest of Bowland National Landscape for Nature Calling. It is produced by Lancaster Arts, and executive producers are the National Landscapes Association and Activate Performing Arts. It is funded by Arts Council England and DEFRA.
