Visit to Calverley Grounds

We presented our findings to Jamie and Julia on Monday morning, very nerve-wracking! I'm glad it's over with and we all got through it ok.

We had another visit to Calverley on Monday afternoon. the weather was chilly, and you can really feel the microclimate there. It really catches the wind, which may prove challenging for more tender plants.

Got more of a feeling for the atmosphere. Being there at twilight really gave a new dimension to the place, and there's no lighting!! We surveyed the park in a bit more detail. WE split into groups and did an area each. Will pool our info on thursday. There are quite a few areas where nothing seems to be happening. There's no reason to walk through the space. The hills and slopes offer lots of potential. I'm beginning to get a bit inspired about it!
Will spend the week thinking about what I want to achieve from the space and trying to get some coherent thoughts together. Getting some inspiration from magazines and books too.
Looking forward to getting started!

Calverley project

Well, things are getting along nicely towards our document and presentation. It's interesting to read the demographics for the area, but harder to try to analyse them. You kind of know it in your head but it's harder to write it down.
Doing some drawing with ink pencils, which work like watercolour pencils, but seem easier to use. Have added ink to a drawing and am quite pleased with the result. Need to work on it some more to refine the style and add shadow effectively. Lots of practice required, I think!
Really enjoyed Jamies lesson on Monday. Ended up with a kitsch dancing garden!! Had lots of potential to make a really lively fun space. Gardens should be fun!!