29th February 2020 : 11am-5pm (last entry 4pm)
Come and explore the Fort, take a tour, see displays and take part in activities. With performance, music, film and pottery workshops with Future Foundry, Ceramic Art Dover, Blacksmith Michael Hart, Willow Work with Katherine Woodward and pottery with TV potter Keith Brymer Jones.
Fort Burgoyne has lain dormant for some years, a Victorian ‘Palmerston Fort’ carved out of the earth nearly 150 years ago – yet it rarely saw action in any conflict.
Since it was acquired by The Land Trust, Pioneering Places East Kent has been exploring ideas for a new role for Fort Burgoyne, and for one special day will be welcoming visitors to explore Dover’s hidden gem.
Will it be a hub for Heritage Skills or an Academy of Lost Crafts? Will it be a Museum of British Folklore? Will it become a unique creative community which helps make Dover a significant tourist destination?
Waking the Giant is an open day showcasing some of the themes Albion Incorporated have explored as part of their commission under the Pioneering Places project.
Curated by The Museum of British Folklore, brought to you by the Land Trust, Albion Incorporated, with funding from Pioneering Places East Kent supported by Arts Council England and the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Waking the Giant will offer a glimpse into the future of this scheduled ancient monument.
www.wakingthegiant.co.uk
Fort Burgoyne will open its gates to the public for a one day, FREE EVENT for DOVER!
WAKING THE GIANT will be a celebration of Craft & Folklore, giving you the chance to try your hand at these traditional Crafts and learn the associated Folklore.
• Pottery with TV Potter Keith Brymer-Jones, Future Foundry and Ceramic Art Dover.
• Blacksmithing with Kent based Blacksmith Michael Hart.
• Willow work with St Margaret’s at Cliffe’s Katherine Woodward. Wheat weaving & Corn Dolly making with Carol Partridge.
• Ancient Raku Firing with Ceramics Art Dover.
• Catwalk, Weaving and Textiles with Future Foundry’s Robert George Sanders
and Harry Evans.
• Curated by Simon Costin & Mellany Robinson of the Museum of British Folklore.
• Music by Anna Braithwaite and the Montrose Composer’s Club plus Natasha Douglas and her musical Saw!
• Premiere screening of Artists Matt Rowe’s film ‘Fortopia’.
• Exhibition of Artist in Residence Matt Rowe’s recent work in response to Fort Burgoyne.
• Virtual Reality Escape Room demonstration by the students of Folkestone College.
• Exhibition of work by Central Saint Martin’s College ‘Narrative Environments’ MA students.
• Local retail treats by Dover’s Student Makers Market by Future Foundry, Dover.
• Local Food & Drink by Real Deal Roasters & The White Cliffs Kitchen.
WAKING THE GIANT a glimpse into an imagined future for Dover’s Hidden Gem, Fort Burgoyne.
Come and explore the Fort, take a tour, see displays and take part in activities.
With performance, music, film and pottery workshops with Future Foundry, Ceramic Art Dover, Blacksmith Michael Hart, Willow Work with Katherine Woodward and pottery with TV potter Keith Brymer Jones.
A family-friendly, FREE INDOOR EVENT.
Have your say in the future use of this sleeping Giant of Dover!
WRAP UP WARM – it is February and it’s in an old Fort! The Fort is currently unrefurbished. There are uneven floor surfaces and changes in level. Some of the wall surfaces are dusty and may mark your clothes. WEAR STOUT FOOTWEAR!
FREE ENTRY
FREE PARKING
Learn more by listening to our podcast here: Waking the Giant with Matt Rowe
Free
WRAP UP WARM. It is February and it is in an old Fort! The Fort is currently unrefurbished. There are uneven floor surfaces and changes in level. Some of the wall surfaces are dusty and may mark your clothes. WEAR STOUT FOOTWEAR!
There is an allocated parking area and disabled toilet facilities.
Arriving by car? Coming from Dover, climb Castle Hill past the Castle entrance. At the very top of the hill take the small left turn signposted Guston beside the coach park. The entrance to Fort Burgoyne (signposted ‘Connaught Barracks’) is 100m on the right. Please don’t park on the coach park or on public roads. You will be directed to a big car park on site with plenty of space! Arriving by public transport or on foot? Take the bus to Dover Castle and walk to the gate on Guston Road. A shuttle vehicle will be available from the Fort Gate to the event.
For more information or if you have a query about this event please call 07831 304126 or email John Orchard
