frances disley

Artist

[HeartofGlass @TheHeartofGlass]

Gorgeous workshop today with @FranDisley and some of the members of The Friends of Court Hey Park where we connected to horse chestnut trees; looking closely at bark, creating ink drawings inspired by their leaves and making visible mycelial networks with yarn @EdiblesKnowsley

[HeartofGlass @TheHeartofGlass]

From 16th September - 14th October 2023, join us on a sensory journey through the peat bogs of Colliers Moss Common, the fungi of Stanley Bank Wood, Halewood Triangle Park’s trees and the vegetable patches of @EdiblesKnowsley !

[HeartofGlass @TheHeartofGlass]

We’re excited to announce an autumn programme of art events, celebrating our community’s love and appreciation of local green spaces. We’ve invited ten artists whose work responds to the environment to work with communities across St Helens and Knowsley: https://t.co/h0YZzi0B46

[HeartofGlass @TheHeartofGlass]

From foraging walks to film screenings, a family friendly community day @EdiblesKnowsley to exhibitions, walking tours and workshops, we're excited to collaborate and explore our environment with you, and our artists!

[HeartofGlass @TheHeartofGlass]

A handful of beautoful images from the launch of Following the Roots: Stories of Halewood earlier this month. Created by @FranDisley in collaboration with residents, the sculptures tell the human stories of the area. Grab a map from Halewood Environment Centre and explore!

[Culture Knowsley @cultureKnowsley]

A new woodland art trail has been unveiled in Halewood Triangle Park. 'Following the Roots' has been created by @TheHeartofGlass and @FranDisley as part of the legacy of our year as @LpoolCityRegion Borough of Culture in 2022. Read more: https://t.co/sZUlLid7Hg @HeritageFundNOR

[Culture Knowsley @cultureKnowsley]

A new woodland art trail has been unveiled in Halewood Triangle Park. 'Following the Roots' has been created by @TheHeartofGlass and @FranDisley as part of the legacy of our year as @LpoolCityRegion Borough of Culture in 2022. Read more: https://t.co/FiVA7pvSQK @HeritageFundNOR

[HeartofGlass @TheHeartofGlass]

Today we hosted artists, activists, academics and practitioners for a day of shared learning - what we call, research in public. Workshops were led by @seanroyparker @FranDisley Liz Postlethwaite, Lucy Powell and Taey Iohe outside in the sunshine 🌞

[HeartofGlass @TheHeartofGlass]

We’re at Halewood Environment Centre today celebrating the launch of Following the Roots! Join us from 12.30pm for a walking tour with artist @FranDisley

[HeartofGlass @TheHeartofGlass]

Artist @FranDisley is guiding a tour of new artwork Following the Roots: a sculpture art trail telling the human stories of Halewood, created in collaboration with residents

[Halewood History @HalewoodHistory]

Amazing @TheHeartofGlass trail in Halewood Triangle Park, telling the story of Halewood through nature and history.
I was lucky enough to play a small part, acting as heritage consultant, and it was wonderful to see @FranDisley artwork in a beautiful setting 🌳

[HeartofGlass @TheHeartofGlass]

Listen in to @helenjonesradio @bbcmerseyside today at 3.30pm to hear our producer Anna and artist @FranDisley talking all things Following The Roots! 👇

[HeartofGlass @TheHeartofGlass]

If you go down to (Hale)Wood on Saturday....👀 join us for a FREE artist tour at 1pm of a brand new sculpture trail made by @FranDisley and local people. More info and free tour booking https://t.co/MPWXQ0fnyD

[frances disley @FranDisley]

@theBluecoat Thanks 😘

[HeartofGlass @TheHeartofGlass]

Artist @FranDisley has been working in collaboration with Halewood residents to create a sculpture trail inspired by local history. Join us for the launch of Following the Roots: Stories of Halewood on Saturday 20th May, for a walking tour of the trail: https://t.co/MPWXQ0fnyD

[HeartofGlass @TheHeartofGlass]

We're excited to share some work-in-progress images from Following the Roots: Stories of Halewood. Artist @FranDisley has been working in collaboration with Halewood residents to create a sculpture trail inspired by Halewood’s history coming soon to Halewood Triangle Park 🌳

[HeartofGlass @TheHeartofGlass]

Conversations and workshops will be facilitated by artists including Sean Roy Parker @fermental_health, @FranDisley, Grace Collins @onethousandprinces, all happening @EdiblesKnowsley a community growing project in Court Hey Park. Find out more and book: https://t.co/5lvIxCzuFh

[HeartofGlass @TheHeartofGlass]

Central to this project @FranDisley is nature's inextricable link to human memories:

Those "living in areas with more green space had higher scores on overall cognitive function... the cognitive benefits of green space extend to various settings, such as urban neighbourhoods"

[HeartofGlass @TheHeartofGlass]

Get creative in the forest! 🌿 Join @FranDisley to draw, paint and try out photography, taking inspiration from the beautiful setting of Halewood Park @KnowsleyParks

Workshops will help develop a new artwork for Halewood Park, inspired by local stories: https://t.co/bqH6Ljqkjp