Photos from the Lutestring Trail and Performance
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BAA’s Lutestring event was two magical evenings of pleasant delights. Music, a campfire, a small gathering, a puzzle to solve and, with luck, perhaps see:
Lutestring and Leopard,
Weaver’s Wave and Willow Beauty,
True Lover’s Knot and Silver Cloud,
Flame Furbelow and Feathered Ear,
Mountain Hare and Maiden’s Blush.
Lutestring took place on Thursday 4 and Saturday 6 September.
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Twilight and *’the shadows lengthen and the evening comes and the busy
world is hushed’ and by candlelight, music and moths a magic was made.
BAA gives humble and hearty thanks to all who helped in all sorts of ways to create the magic of ‘Lutestring’.
The Plume Moth, Ringed China, Burnished Brass and 20 other moths came to the event but, sadly, no Lutestring moth.
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Each of the wily clues on the woodland trail represented a letter which spelled the name of a moth, the LEOPARD MOTH. The four with fox sharp wits who worked this out were: Kev & Kaarin, Lorie Lain–Rogers, Georgina Warne and Jane Wallace. As a prize each will receive a copy of ‘Lutestring’ A Suite of Folk Tunes Inspired by British Moths’ by Adam Clark & Nic Zuppardi.
Some comments from those who attended:
‘Bergh Apton Arts have done it again, using imagination to create magic. Their latest offering, ‘Lutestring’ is truly bijou, thirty guests arriving via a quizzing wood at a bullock shed turned temple, where we listened to two accomplished musicians singing and talking about moths. Does that sound strange? Of course it was, it was just what BAA always delivers, something interesting, provocative and magical.’
‘Thank you and your team for a magical evening. The weather was on our side, a lovely walk, a puzzle, beautiful music and the moths. How lucky we are.’
Thank you for a wonderful event. It was delightful and enjoyable. Thanks to you all for making it happen and everyone else at BAA, the workshoppers and all the boots on the ground handling all the practicalities on both evenings. A real piece of soul food.’
‘The entire concept was just perfect, beautiful music, art and nature in such a special location and the stars of the show, the moths!’
‘We had an amazing time. The walk along the trail with moths was fantastic and full of curiosity. The highlight of the evening was the music from Adam and Nic, I felt truly uplifted and enchanted, it was wonderful.’
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​‘Always expect the unexpected, this was an evening of sights and sounds dedicated to that sometimes elusive creature the Moth with a background of flames from the fire dancing in the moonlight.’
‘…….we absolutely loved taking part and look forward to the next BAA event with great anticipation.’
‘ ……. the lanterns, the riddles, the masks and the setting of the Temple and the procession route came together in a beautiful way.’
*from a prayer by John Henry Newman
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On Saturday 19 July the last of the workshops leading to ‘LUTESTRING’ was held. It was lino cuts and prints of moths and was a successful and happy day. Annette Rolston, a professional printer was the tutor. Here are some comments:
My first visit to Bergh Apton’s Village Hall, a brilliant venue for a workshop. I thoroughly enjoyed myself immersed in a creative activity. Annette was very patient and generous with her time and the materials she brought with her to ensure we had an enjoyable experience. A lovely way to spend a Saturday.
I have not been to a workshop for some time. It was lovely to meet with familiar faces and meet new people. Annette was an interesting artist and was great with the group. She assisted everyone with their different needs and creating a lovely calm atmosphere. A very enjoyable day.
Everyone responded to Annette and produced some wonderful work.
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