The Resurgence Trust
19th October 2018Building work is underway!
A creative space for innovative ideas is currently looking like this...
The builders have been on site for 5 weeks working on the improvements needed at the former Small School buildings to create our Centre for Education, Environment and the Arts in Hartland. They’re moving swiftly – the roof has been removed in order to install the thermal insulation! We’ve found hidden stairways and exposed a fireplace we didn’t know was there. The original stained glass windows from the front doors have been removed, and beautifully restored by a stained glass artist who generously gifted her time to do this.
Running alongside the building work, were already thinking about the future programme of events and courses for next year. We’re collaborating with key partners including the innovative Koa Tree based in Welcombe and Beaford which works with artists and communities in North Devon to find extraordinary ways to explore our land, lives and future.
With the support of the local community we will also create a forest garden and outdoor classroom, and local craftspeople will be making beautiful bespoke furniture for the centre, using recycled wood from within the school.
Once the building project is complete, The Resurgence Trust will be moving its offices there, as well as running a wide-range of educational and craft-based activities and courses. Our aim is for the Resurgence Centre for Education, the Environment and Arts at the Small School to become a focal point for learning and activities promoting the environment, raising awareness of ecological issues and promoting sustainability.
We’re hugely grateful for all of the support that you have given to this project so far. If you’d like to make a further donation or can help us with the project please get in touch at [email protected], tel: 01237 441293, or pop over to our website
We look forward to welcoming you as a visitor when we open our doors in Summer 2019.
With best wishes,
The Resurgence team