Today marked the beginning of our giantmaking project with Leedstown School, as part of #ArtsLab.
We were delighted to have Stephen Polglase with us, who shared his tale “The Last Giants” featuring Giants Wotholga and Tregonna from the nearby Godolphin and Tregonning Hill. Safe to say students in years 4, 5, and 6 enjoyed the tale as much as us.
Following the storytelling, the students had the opportunity to meet the Giant Wotholga up close, having a good look at how he was built, and gaining insights into our giant-making techniques and trade secrets!
After that we got straight to work, thinking about what the Giant Tregona looked like. With a game of Exquisite Corpse, the students brought their giant ideas to life on paper.
We then focused on the all important structure, working in teams and thinking about how to make a giant that is both lightweight and sturdy.
We were so impressed by the creativity, imagination, and inquisitiveness displayed by the students of Leedstown School. Their enthusiasm left us feeling really inspired for our next workshop, where, based on today’s outcomes, we will start bringing Tregona the giant to life.
Arts Lab is a creative wellbeing programme by and for young people in Cornwall, delivered by HeadStart Kernow, FEAST and Arts Well, commissioned by The Cornwall Council Wellbeing and Public Health Service.
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We’re proud to present these mini zines packed with tips and tricks for giant making, tall tales of Cornish giants, DIY activities, and posters. Written, illustrated, and published by Amy Webb and Ruth Webb of The Lost Giants, this self-published collection dives into the world of giant-making and celebrates where it all began for us in Lostwithiel, …
Arts Lab Begins!
Today marked the beginning of our giantmaking project with Leedstown School, as part of #ArtsLab.
We were delighted to have Stephen Polglase with us, who shared his tale “The Last Giants” featuring Giants Wotholga and Tregonna from the nearby Godolphin and Tregonning Hill. Safe to say students in years 4, 5, and 6 enjoyed the tale as much as us.
Following the storytelling, the students had the opportunity to meet the Giant Wotholga up close, having a good look at how he was built, and gaining insights into our giant-making techniques and trade secrets!
After that we got straight to work, thinking about what the Giant Tregona looked like. With a game of Exquisite Corpse, the students brought their giant ideas to life on paper.
We then focused on the all important structure, working in teams and thinking about how to make a giant that is both lightweight and sturdy.
We were so impressed by the creativity, imagination, and inquisitiveness displayed by the students of Leedstown School. Their enthusiasm left us feeling really inspired for our next workshop, where, based on today’s outcomes, we will start bringing Tregona the giant to life.
Arts Lab is a creative wellbeing programme by and for young people in Cornwall, delivered by HeadStart Kernow, FEAST and Arts Well, commissioned by The Cornwall Council Wellbeing and Public Health Service.
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