Pass It On

As part of the In-Situ’s Testing Ground residency I designed and produced Pass It On, a game that consists of questions to encourage reflection on the theme of work in a community, and instigates a conversation that might not otherwise have been had.

Combining research, participatory social action and weaving, I set out to explore local people’s relationship with textiles and the area’s local plants. I met up with the herbalist Danielle Kay for a walk that introduced me to Pendle’s diverse offerings of herbs, roots and other plants. I collected samples of these plants to create and experiment with natural dyes. After exploring the local mills, I met with the local group Mums2Mums to talk about the group’s relationship with textiles, community and the future of work in Pendle. We discussed the contemporary relevance of weaving, shared work and industry in Pendle.