Artists

Todmorden Touchwood is a project involving a group of artists, collaborating to tell a story of Todmorden. The artists have each created "blogs" where you read about them and how their work is progressing.

Various artists will help facilitate the project. Poet, writer and performer Craig Bradley, former reader-in-residence for Calderdale Libraries, will work on the writing aspect.

Illustrator Graham Higgins, who’s worked on a number of community projects in the past, as well as providing the covers for some of Terry Pratchett’s books, will direct the artwork.

Sound recorder Kate Davy, once a history teacher at Todmorden High School, has extensive experience working with community groups, and will ensure that their stories are kept for posterity here.

Textile Artist Denise Oukhaba, will be working to give texture to our stories.

Writer Chris Nickson will be writing a book to be published on the completion of the project.

Storyteller Shonaleigh has a history both as a performer and working with schools and community organisations. She will help the different groups find their voices and weave their new stories. Storyteller Peter Chand will be involved in similar work.

Together they will listen, learn, and help Todmorden create its new story.