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Earth, Fire, Iron: Contemplating Carbon & Craft

  • The Museum in the Park Stratford Park, Stratford Road Stroud, Gloucestershire, England, GL5 4AF United Kingdom (map)

With Charlotte Abrahams, Daniel Carpenter, Val Michael & Lisa Wisdom

Venue: Hawkwood Centre for Future Thinking, Painswick Old Road, Stroud GL6 7QW

Event date and timeWednesday 22 October 2025 7:30pm - 9:00pm

As part of the Earth Fire Iron exhibition programme, this panel discussion will consider the relationship between craft and sustainability. How might a better understanding of materials and the way in which we use them lower carbon emissions?

The panel will include: Daniel Carpenter (CEO of Heritage Crafts), Val Michael (one half of Michael MacGregor leatherworkers, Tetbury) and Lisa Wisdom (artist blacksmith from Cornwall). The discussion will be chaired by freelance writer and curator, Charlotte Abrahams.

You are welcome to join the pre-event supper which will be served at 6.30pm - if you would like to add this to your booking, please choose the Supper & Event option when you book.

Book now via Hawkwood’s website.