CKA x CMAG Mixer: Corn Dollies | Susanna Webster

Get to know other local creatives while learning the ancient art of corn dolly making - one of Britain’s endangered crafts. Once woven to bring good fortune to harvests, these beautiful straw figures carry centuries of tradition. This will be a great opportunity to meet other artists and makers in a welcoming and creative space, while learning the skills to keep this craft alive in Cornwall.

The session will be run by Susanna Webster, who has significant experience with running creative community sessions across galleries, museums and festivals such as Tate St Ives, Cornwall Museum and Art Gallery and Larmer Tree and Towersey Festival.

This event is run by Creative Kernow Associates and Cornwall Museum and Art Gallery (formerly Royal Cornwall Museum).

Pricing

This event is free for members of Creative Kernow Associates. There is a small fee of £5 for non-members, just to cover costs as the event is funded through membership fees.

Creative Kernow Associates membership starts at £5/month: associates.creativekernow.org.uk/membership.

Capacity

There is a maximum of 25 spaces at this event.

Accessibility

The museum is wheelchair accessible and has accessible toilets. 

Please contact associates@creativekernow.org.uk if you have any questions.

About Creative Kernow Associates

CKA (Creative Kernow Associates) Mixer events are playful and informal happenings – a space for participants to connect and an opportunity for hosts to share their work and skills.

This mixer is part of the programme of events for members of Creative Kernow Associates, a new membership programme for the creative and culture sectors in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, and a legacy of Creative Kernow’s hugely successful EU-funded Cultivator programme. Members have access to exclusive opportunities, an extensive selection of resources, 1-to-1 support, a tailored programme of workshops and events, and special benefits offered by partner organisations. 

Find out more: associates.creativekernow.org.uk.

About Cornwall Museum and Art Gallery (formerly Royal Cornwall Museum)

Cornwall Museum and Art Gallery was founded by The Royal Institution of Cornwall in 1818 to promote excellence in science and art and to forward the world-leading industries that Cornwall was known for. Over 200 years, The Royal Institution of Cornwall has established the museum, Courtney Library, and a programme of exhibitions, events, and activities to further its original aim. Their mission is to provide a welcoming, dynamic and lively cultural hub centred around our collections, that inspires people to explore, thrive and have fun. The museum hold regular networking events for artists and makers to get to know each other and swap skills in a friendly, relaxed environment.

Find out more: cornwallmuseum.org

Image courtesy Susanna Webster