Title: As Above, So Below: Jill Randall Solo Exhibition
Date: 13 January to 13 February 2025
Summary: Educated at Falmouth School of Art, Jill Randall’s recent work has focussed on artist residencies in industrial settings. She has established innovative ways of interpreting industrial heritage, especially metal-mining, through her practice, demonstrating how contemporary fine art can be a mechanism for cultural regeneration and reengagement. Randall has created work in response to post-mining sites in Wales, Cornwall, and most recently, the old goldfields of Victoria and South Australia.
Time: 10.00am to 4.00pm
Price: Included in standard museum admission
Contact: engagementofficer@wheal-martyn.com
Location: Roger Preston Gallery
Title: Valentine Hearts and Flower Dish Making (2 day workshop)
Dates: Wednesday 22 January 2025 (part 1) and Wednesday 5 February 2025 (part 2)
Times: 10.00am to 2.00pm (day 1 – making) and 10.00am to 1.00pm (day 2 – decorating)
Timings are approximate as end times may vary slightly.
Summary: Would you like to have a go at making that special someone in your life a unique handmade gift for Valentine’s Day? Create your very own ceramic valentine hearts and flower shaped dishes. This will comprise a one day workshop which will be split into two parts. In part 1 you will be shown how to make the hearts and dishes. These will go off to be fired in our kiln, then in part 2 you will come back in to decorate your ceramic creations using special coloured ceramic paint. These will go back to the kiln and fired with a clear glaze ready for collection or delivery. No experience necessary, all equipment and instruction will be provided, you might want to bring an apron should you wish.
Equipment & materials: Clay and tools are provided.
You will produce: A painted ceramic heart and a ceramic flower dish which will be fired and glazed in our electric kiln.
Collection/delivery: Your item will usually be ready within ten days. You can either collect your item from Wheal Martyn or we can post it to you. If you would like it posted please select this option when you book online.
Combine with a visit: If you are not an annual pass holder but would like to combine your workshop with a visit to the museum you can purchase a reduced price admission ticket at the point of booking.
Level: Beginners, from age 10 welcome. Any child under the age of 18 will need to be accompanied at all times by an adult.
Workshop duration: 4 hours (day 1 – making) and 3 hours (day 2 – decorating)
Price: £50.00 per person
Postage & packaging: £4.50 per item
Contact: Sue Ford – info@wheal-martyn.com
Location: Learning Space
Title: Coil Pot Building (2 day workshop)
Dates: Friday 31 January 2025 (part 1) and Friday 14 February 2025 (part 2)
Times: 10.00am to 2.00pm (day 1 – making) and 10.00am to 1.00pm (day 2 – decorating)
Timings are approximate as end times may vary slightly.
Summary: Have you ever wanted to have a go at building a ceramic pot? Well this is your chance to have a go and get creative. The workshop will be split into two parts on different dates as this allows us to get your pots fired ready for decoration. In part 1 you will be shown how to build a pot using coils of clay. These will go off to be fired in our kiln, then in part 2 you will come back in to decorate your ceramic creations using coloured ceramic paint. You will also be shown how to apply coloured glazes which you will then have a chance to have a go at yourself. These will go back to the kiln for a final firing ready for collection or delivery. No experience necessary, just a willingness to try.
Equipment & materials: Clay, glazes and tools are provided. You may wish to bring along an apron.
You will produce: A small coil pot which will be fired twice in our electric kiln.
Collection/delivery: Your item will usually be ready within ten days. You can either collect your item from Wheal Martyn or we can post it to you. If you would like it posted please select this option when you book online.
Combine with a visit: If you are not an annual pass holder but would like to combine your workshop with a visit to the museum you can purchase a reduced price admission ticket at the point of booking.
Level: Beginners, from age 13 welcome. Any child under the age of 18 will need to be accompanied at all times by an adult.
Workshop duration: 4 hours (day 1 – making) and 3 hours (day 2 – decorating)
Price: £50.00 per person
Postage & packaging: £4.50 per item
Contact: Sue Ford – info@wheal-martyn.com
Location: Learning Space
Title: Seven Bay Ukes at Wheal Martyn
Date: Thursday 6 February 2025
Summary: Seven Bays Ukes are a cheery bunch of friends who meet on most Monday evenings at the Well Parc Hotel in Trevone to play pop/rock and a variety of other songs on the ukulele. Their repertoire embraces a wide range of music including pop classics of the Beatles, Abba, ELO, George Michael, Stereophonics and Elton John. Since first getting together three years ago, the group have regularly performed at local venues, and are guaranteed to get you singing along and having a good time.
Further details: Book online at www.wheal-martyn.com. Bar open on the day and pre-booked pasties are available at point of booking. Proceeds raised from the event support the charitable work of the Wheal Martyn Trust (Charity no. 1001838).
Time: Doors open at 6.30pm, performance starts at 7.00pm
Price: £5.00 - £15.00 per person (age 12 and under free)
Optional extra: Pre-ordered pasties £6.75
Contact: info@wheal-martyn.com
Title: Basic Introduction to Pottery
Date: Sunday 23 February 2025
Times: 10.00am to 2.00pm (end time may vary slightly)
Summary: Have you ever wanted to have a go at pottery but not sure where to start? We can help here at Wheal Martyn. We are running a one day workshop where you will be shown three basic techniques. You will be shown how to make a pinch pot, how to make a small dish using coils of clay, and finally you will be shown how to make a decorative tile. You will get to paint your creations with a selection of different coloured slips. Your work will go off to have a clear glaze applied and be fired in our kiln ready for collection or delivery. No experience necessary, just a willingness to try.
Equipment & materials: Clay, slips and tools are provided. You may wish to bring along an apron.
You will produce: A pinch pot, a coil dish and a decorative tile which will be fired in our electric kiln.
Collection/delivery: Your item will usually be ready within ten days. You can either collect your item from Wheal Martyn or we can post it to you. If you would like it posted please select this option when you book online.
Combine with a visit: If you are not an annual pass holder but would like to combine your workshop with a visit to the museum you can purchase a reduced price admission ticket at the point of booking.
Level: Beginners, from age 10 welcome. Any child under the age of 18 will need to be accompanied at all times by an adult.
Workshop duration: 4 hours
Price: £25.00 per person
Postage & packaging: £4.50 per item
Contact: Sue Ford – info@wheal-martyn.com
Location: Learning Space
Title: Climate Café Listening Circle
Dates:
Tuesday 25 February 2025
Tuesday 18 March 2025
Tuesday 22 April 2025
Summary: A climate café is a place to come together to share your climate worries and concerns over sweet treats and refreshments and leave feeling better than when you arrived. A problem shared is a problem halved!
Further information: Enjoy a welcoming space to meet new people and learn ways we can tread lightly on our planet.
Time: 2.00pm to 3.30pm
Price: Free
Contact: engagementofficer@wheal-martyn.com
Location: Café
Title: Gwavas Gwari Ol (Winter-time Fun Trail)
Date: Friday 14 February to Sunday 2 March 2025
Summary: Search out the pine cones around the historic Wheal Martyn grounds – each will reveal a new Cornish word! When you have found them all, see if you can write a simple sentence in the Cornish language.
Time: 10.00am to 4.00pm
Price: Included in standard museum admission
Contact: info@wheal-martyn.com
Location: Wheal Martyn grounds
Title: Creative Winter Crafts
Date: Monday 17 to Friday 21 February 2025
Summary: Winter is almost over, so let’s celebrate by making sun catchers out of natural materials, decorating wooden hearts with flowers and leaves and making nature collages. You can also make something out of air drying clay to take home!
Further information: No need to book – drop in anytime
Time: 11.00am to 3.00pm
Price: Material costs range from £1.00 - £8.00, in addition to the standard admission fee (which is valid for 12 months)
Contact: info@wheal-martyn.com
Location: Learning Space
Title: Book Launch – Tinsel and Tapas – solo in Andalucía searching for Christmas
Dates: Thursday 20 February 2025
Summary: We are delighted that Wheal Martyn’s very own Paula Rooney is releasing her third book about her travels, this time based on her time in Spain over Christmas 2023. There will be tapas and tinsel and the chance to buy a signed copy of Paula’s brand new book.
Further details: No need to book, just come along and enjoy. Bar will be open for refreshments.
Time: 4.30pm to 6.30pm
Price: Free
Contact: info@wheal-martyn.com
Location: Café
Title: Legacy in the Clays
25 years of the China Clay History Society sharing our industrial and community heritage
An exhibition marking 25 years of the China Clay History Society, showcasing a variety of clay related topics researched by members over the last 25 years.
Date: 21 February to 28 April 2025
Summary: Celebrating 25 years of the China Clay History Society, this exhibition features a wealth of clay industry subjects and stories researched by the Society for exhibitions staged over the last 25 years, complemented by objects, photographs and documents. It demonstrates the research, work and dedication of the Society’s members in preserving and sharing the rich and varied history of Cornwall’s china clay industry and clay communities. Subjects covered range from railway lines to royal visits, churches to community life and much more!
Further details: A great time to consider joining the China Clay History Society.
Time: 10.00am to 4.00pm
Price: Included in standard museum admission
Contact: engagementofficer@wheal-martyn.com
Location: Roger Preston Gallery
Title: Floral Trinket Dish Making (2 day workshop)
Dates: Sunday 2 March 2025 (part 1) and Sunday 16 March 2025 (part 2)
Times: 10.00am to 1.00pm (day 1) and 10.00am to 1.00pm (day 2). (End times may vary slightly.)
Summary: Spring is in the air so why not come over to Wheal Martyn and make a beautiful floral dish bursting with colour. The workshop will be split into two parts on different dates as this allows us to get your creations fired ready for decoration. In part 1 you will be shown how to make a flower shaped dish from a slab of clay. These will go off to be fired in our kiln, then in part 2 you will come back in to decorate your ceramic flower dishes using a selection coloured ceramic paints. These will go back to the kiln for a final firing ready for collection or delivery. No experience necessary, just a willingness to try.
Equipment & materials: Clay, glazes and tools are provided. You may wish to bring along an apron.
You will produce: A flower shaped dish which will be fired twice in our electric kiln.
Collection/delivery: Your item will usually be ready within ten days. You can either collect your item from Wheal Martyn or we can post it to you. If you would like it posted please select this option when you book online.
Combine with a visit: If you are not an annual pass holder but would like to combine your workshop with a visit to the museum you can purchase a reduced price admission ticket at the point of booking.
Level: Beginners, from age 5 welcome. Any child under the age of 18 will need to be accompanied at all times by an adult.
Workshop duration: 3 hours (day 1) and 3 hours (day 2)
Price: £50.00
Postage & packaging: £4.50 per item
Contact: Sue Ford – info@wheal-martyn.com
Location: Learning Space
Title: Egg Holder Tray Making (2 day workshop)
Dates: Thursday 6 March 2025 (part 1) and Thursday 27 March 2025 (part 2)
Times: 10.00am to 1.00pm (day 1) and 10.00am to 1.00pm (day 2). (End times may vary slightly.)
Summary: With Easter just around the corner, where are you going to store all of your eggs? We can help here at Wheal Martyn with our two part workshop. In part 1 you will be shown how to mould an egg holder from a slab of clay. These will go off to be fired in our kiln. Then in part 2 you will come back in to decorate your egg holder trays using a variety of ceramic paints which will bring your creation to life. Your work will go off to have a clear glaze applied and be fired again in our kiln ready for collection or delivery. No experience necessary, just a willingness to try.
Equipment & materials: Clay, paints and tools are provided. You may wish to bring along an apron.
You will produce: An egg shaped tray for holding eggs, which will be fired in our electric kiln.
Collection/delivery: Your item will usually be ready within ten days. You can either collect your item from Wheal Martyn or we can post it to you. If you would like it posted please select this option when you book online.
Combine with a visit: If you are not an annual pass holder but would like to combine your workshop with a visit to the museum you can purchase a reduced price admission ticket at the point of booking.
Level: Beginners, from age 10 welcome. Any child under the age of 18 will need to be accompanied at all times by an adult.
Workshop duration: 3 hours (day 1) and 3 hours (day 2)
Price: £50.00
Postage & packaging: £4.50 per item
Contact: Sue Ford – info@wheal-martyn.com
Location: Learning Space
Title: Smooth Criminals at Wheal Martyn
Dates: Thursday 6 March 2025
Summary: Smooth Criminals are a duo from the Liskeard/Callington area playing an eclectic mix from the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and beyond. Featuring Dale Trevail on Cajon / percussion and Karl Jarvis on electric and acoustic guitars and vocals, expect a lively night of singalongs and unexpected covers.
Further details: Book online at www.wheal-martyn.com. Bar open on the day and pre-booked pasties are available at point of booking. Proceeds raised from the event support the charitable work of the Wheal Martyn Trust (Charity no. 1001838).
Time: Doors open at 6.30pm, performance starts at 7.00pm
Price: £5.00 - £15.00 per person (age 12 and under free)
Optional extra: Pre-ordered pasties £6.75
Contact: info@wheal-martyn.com
Title: Garker Street Band
Dates: Thursday 3 April 2025
Summary: A seven piece band with three singers, sax, two guitars and percussion, performing a mixture of known and popular songs from 1960 to 2020.
Further details: Book online at www.wheal-martyn.com. Bar open on the day and pre-booked pasties are available at point of booking. Proceeds raised from the event support the charitable work of the Wheal Martyn Trust (Charity no. 1001838).
Time: Doors open at 6.30pm, performance starts at 7.00pm
Price: £5.00 - £15.00 per person (age 12 and under free)
Optional extra: Pre-ordered pasties £6.75
Contact: info@wheal-martyn.com
Title: Easter Fairy House Hunt
Date: Friday 4 to Monday 21 April 2025
Summary: Search out the enchanted fairy houses around the grounds of Wheal Martyn this Easter to enjoy some fantasy fun and gather the clues to win your chocolaty Easter prize.
Time: 10.00am to 4.00pm
Price: £1.50 per child in addition to standard admission
Contact: info@wheal-martyn.com
Location: Wheal Martyn grounds
Title: Easter Fun Activities
Date: Daily – Monday 7 to Friday 11 April 2025 and daily – Monday 14 to Friday 18 April 2025
Summary: Learn how to make your own fairy house or ‘Cornish Piskie’ home this Easter using recycled materials like water bottles, air drying clay and tin foil. Make and paint your own Easter bunny egg holders out of clay or create seed bombs to encourage nature at home!
Further information: No need to book – drop in anytime. You are welcome to bring your own materials to use when making a fairy house.
Time: 11.00am to 3.00pm
Price: Material costs range from £1.00 - £8.00, in addition to the standard admission fee (which is valid for 12 months)
Contact: info@wheal-martyn.com
Location: Learning Space
Title: Stamp & Go
Dates: Thursday 17 April 2025
Summary: Stamp & Go are singers of sea-songs and all things Cornish. Originating from Perranporth, they enjoy singing wherever they go, whether that be a festival, concert or just a tune up in the pub!
Further details: Book online at www.wheal-martyn.com. Bar open on the day and pre-booked pasties are available at point of booking. Proceeds raised from the event support the charitable work of the Wheal Martyn Trust (Charity no. 1001838).
Time: Doors open at 6.30pm, performance starts at 7.00pm
Price: £5.00 - £15.00 per person (age 12 and under free)
Optional extra: Pre-ordered pasties £6.75
Contact: info@wheal-martyn.com
Title: Stitches
Dates:
Friday 7 February 2025
Friday 21 February 2025
Friday 7 March 2025
Friday 21 March 2025
Friday 4 April 2025
Friday 18 April 2025
Summary: Anyone who likes to craft is welcome to join Wheal Martyn Stitches group.
Further details: This is simply an opportunity to enjoy your craft with likeminded people - so just bring along the projects you are working on and share ideas, pick up new skills or advice from others in the group as well as enjoy a good coffee and a catch up!
No need to book, all welcome.
Time: 10.30am to 12.30pm
Price: Free
Contact: info@wheal-martyn.com
Location: Café & Atrium
Title: Lowender Gans Kernewek
Dates: Monday 3 February 2025
Monday 3 March 2025
Monday 7 April 2025
Summary: Join us for our monthly Cornish speaking gathering. Either learn some new Cornish phrases for the first time or engage in fluent conversation – everyone is welcome.
Further details: Di Trudgeon and Kim Hopewell, our Cornish speaking volunteers at Wheal Martyn, host this monthly opportunity for Cornish speakers of all abilities, including those with no previous experience, to come along, learn and practise our special Cornish language.
Anyone new to speaking Cornish is encouraged to come along and take their first steps in learning this celebrated language, with the assistance of our friendly and passionate Cornish speaking volunteers.
No need to book, just turn up!
Time: 10.30am to 12.30pm
Price: Free
Contact: info@wheal-martyn.com
Location: Café & Atrium
Title: Memory Café
Dates: Monday 27 January 2025
Monday 10 February 2025
Monday 10 March 2025
Monday 24 March 2025
Monday 28 April 2025
Summary: Our regular Memory Cafe offers a friendly place to chat over a cuppa and take part in creative activities.
Further details: Call 01726 850362 for more information. No need to book.
Time: 2.00pm to 3.45pm (4.00pm April)
Price: Free
Contact: gmartin@wheal-martyn.com
Location: Learning Space
Title: British Science Week Family Event
Dates: Saturday 8 March 2025
Summary: To celebrate British Science Week, come along to Wheal Martyn and join in an afternoon of fun and inspiring STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) based activities for the family.
Further details: Call 01726 850362 for more information. No need to book.
Time: 1.30pm to 3.00pm
Price: Included in museum admission
Contact: gmartin@wheal-martyn.com
Location: Learning Space
Title: Paned a Sgwrs – Cuppa and chat
Dates: First and third Tuesdays of the month:
4 February 2025
18 February 2025
4 March 2025
18 March 2025
1 April 2025
15 April 2025
Summary: A new Welsh language conversation group meeting in the café at Wheal Martyn on the first and third Tuesday of each month for a fun and social morning speaking and practising Welsh (Cymraeg). Hosted by Kim Hopewell, this is a regular opportunity for Welsh speakers of all abilities to learn new phrases or engage in fluent conversations.
Further details:
Time: 10.30am to 12.00pm
Price: Free
Contact: info@wheal-martyn.com
Location: Café & Atrium
Title: Spring Nature Walks at Wheal Martyn
Dates:
Tuesday 15 April 2025
Tuesday 22 April 2025
Tuesday 6 May 2025
Tuesday 13 May 2025
Summary: Enjoy a guided nature walk around the 26 acre historic Wheal Martyn grounds led by our site Ranger, highlighting the abundance of nature that calls the former Victorian clay works and wider grounds ‘home’. You’ll also hear about some of the habitat improvements made during the past year and plans for the future. Price includes admission to the wider museum after the walk.
Further details: Includes a breakfast bap and tea or coffee in our café after the walk.
Time: 9.00am to 11.00am
Price: £25.00 (includes admission to museum, breakfast bap and hot drink)
£15.00 (price for Cornwall Residents Pass holder)
Contact: info@wheal-martyn.com
Location: Meet in the Atrium
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