I went to view the latest version of the crochet coral reef in Salisbury – I had seen the main UK reef at the South Bank Centre in 2008, but this version is different. This project is interesting on so many levels : as community craft project, as an example of mathematical principles, and as a way of raising awareness of maritime pollution. The reef is growing all the time as each venue runs workshops on making crochet sea creatures – I joined a group of women, girls and boys crocheting sea anemones and starfish. The workshop leaders were ex-Winchester students and we recognised each other, a happy coincidence! See the reef in Salisbury until February 26, or on the web at www.crochetcoralreef.org
Detail of the UK hyperbolic crochet coral reef
“Hyperbolic Crochet Coral Reef | clarerosehistory.com” was a terrific blog.
However, if it owned a lot more photographs it would
likely be perhaps even much better. Regards -Shani
Thanks for this comment, Shani – good to know this is still of interest. There are some amazing professional images of the reef on their website, and I didn’t want to detract from that. But I’ll put up a few more details of the Reef when it was at the South Bank Centre in London in 2008. Look carefully at the centre of the large sea anemone to see what it’s made from!
Best wishes, Clare