The video is a record of an exhibition in the Dartington Bookbindery 2023. It covers many aspects of the book from the dominant western codex structures to traditional bindings from other cultures. The destruction of books by human activities or natural pests. It also includes examples of artist books, one written by a US military […]
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Message from Dartington Estate’s interim CEO
Recent weeks have seen a great deal of misinformation about Dartington. The recently appointed turnaround team, led by me, is squarely focused on two things: firstly, urgently improving the estate’s financial position; secondly, ensuring a sustainable recovery so that all stakeholders benefit from a prosperous Dartington for many generations to come. We must preserve the […]
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Programmes resume at Schumacher College
Dartington Trust confirms masters degree courses at Schumacher College, that were temporarily paused, have now resumed following talks with partners and stakeholders.
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Red, white…and orange? A guide to Georgian wine
With our first ever Georgian Wine Festival just around the corner, Master of Wine Sarah Abbott explains why Georgian tipples are viticulture's great secret.
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Woven into the fabric of the land
Groundsmen Matt and Mark are just two of the hidden heroes whose daily role is to care for the natural fabric of the Dartington Estate.
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The tiny triungulin, one of nature’s smallest hitchhikers
Conservation warden Vicky Churchill reminds us that by keeping to footpaths we reduce damage to vital ecosystems for our non human friends.
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How lemons are helping in the financial pinch
When life gives you lemons, you've got a lot of options.
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The challenges of the creative process and bringing ideas to life
Theatre maker Jane George reflects on the benefits of a residency at Dartington after spending a week working on a new piece with her company Strange Futures.
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Stories in Time
Dr Sarah Elisa Kelly, tutor on our short course Unravelling Time, writes on eco-perspectives and how the socities we live in can shape our own relationship with time.
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Discovering the art and the importance of seaweed
The Cider Press Centre at Dartington has welcomed a new business which combines art with education to highlight the importance of our marine ecosystems.
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