Founded by Natalie Silk, Village Mentality utilises the language of games, crafts, food, nature and storytelling to design and make environments and experiences that nurture a sense of mutual belonging through fun, sharing, exchange and connection: building new traditions as we go…

The approach is cross generational, about bringing people together, listening, exploring traditions, and finding common ground: with community exchange and creative health at its heart.

Natalie studied comparative literature and environmental art in Glasgow. Her creative practice is wide-ranging and constantly evolving. She is a community organiser and certified experience designer, currently practices therapeutic and reflective writing, and is a member of Lapidus International. Natalie is also a trained basketmaker.

Testimonials

“Natalie’s events are innovative, engaging, welcoming and memorable, with humorous and light hearted activities and games that create connections between people who didn’t know each other before. She combines a low-key atmosphere - in that I mean there is a sense of occasion but no pressure to perform- with enjoyable and memorable happenings ”

Sophie

“For over twenty years, before craft beer, organic markets and music festivals on farms became so common Natalie uniquely brought elements of her cultural, physical and agricultural Somerset background to her London events. It was and is ‘Village Mentality’”

Simon

“That was such a special event. I remember it as bucolic, probably as it was set in a garden”

Louise

“I still remember the atmosphere, the food, the storytelling, how welcomed we all felt. My group ranged from 6 months to 75 years! It was incredibly well considered and above all, relaxed and magical. I love anything Natalie turns her hand to as she goes above and beyond to make people feel included and engaged”

Kate

“Natalie’s events are full of joyful good humour and have incredible attention to detail: every aspect of the audience's experience is considered. They also often introduce you to a cultural curiosity that you weren't aware of before”

Lucy