Wordsmith Crafts CIC (WSC) contains two major projects and a collection of random stuff. We produce a social audit report each year. you can read them here. We keep track of our general hands on heritage activity on Cluaran Haven. Like how the Making Space club evenings are going. Living is about more than simply… Continue reading Projects
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Urchins!
Happy to have provided some of the fabric to help this project some into being! I wonder if they would like to explore the environment of the early mediaeval British Isles with games… https://www.solwaycoastmarine.co.uk/the-sea-urchin-story-blog-by-crichton-carbon-centre/
Tribute
This has been a busy week. We held a funeral for my Dad. This post is a collection of some of the memories. He has set sail across the sundered sea, where one day I will join him. Until then I will continue to work away at what I see in front of me. If… Continue reading Tribute
Defence giving
A poem bound to paper, a prayer connecting your mind with the reality of things physical and spiritual. This prayer has been passed down through generations. I’ve drawn it as pictures. And now it can be downloaded, printed and kept in your pocket. Download from Simon’s Ko-Fi page
Happy Easter 2026
Nature Stories
This looked like an interesting idea Home
Creative Caerlaverock
Over the last few years we have been supporting Creative Caerlaverock. This has involved costumed storytelling of course, but also helping D&D players make their table top dreams become hands on experiences; interpreting the spiritual heritage of a castle that was built on monastery lands; and working with Summerhill young people to help them communicate… Continue reading Creative Caerlaverock
summer 2025
During the summer WSC activities are in full flow out doors! There is a lot less online activity. So here is a sample of what we have been up to. (from 2024 on the Isle of Mann, but many shows this year!) some metal casting for Quartz and of course, some smithing.
New Scots New Music
One of the unexpected outcomes from the New Scots Heritage Fun Day Wordsmith Crafts arranged was the birth of a new musical instrument. The New Scots had lots of interesting discussions with Galloway Longfhada Vikings. Because many of the “Vikings” are crafters, and because they use primitive materials and techniques, there is a lot to… Continue reading New Scots New Music
Old Scots – New Scots
A grant from the New Scots Activity fund made it possible for us to arrange a day where new scots could travel back in time and meet the Viking era inhabitants of Scotland. We arranged transport and language support to help them make the most of this experience. Volunteers from “Galloway Longfhada Vikings” provided characters… Continue reading Old Scots – New Scots