Day 2 of our giantmaking project with Leedstown School, as part of #ArtsLab.
The students created so many beautiful creations to adorn our new giant Tregona: 1. Hand woven fabric patches 2. Block printed repeat patterns 3. Celtic inspired jewellery 4. A natural head crown 5. A giant wig 6. Batik style fabric paintings with beetroot ink
And more…
We are so excited to reveal Tregona, The giant of Tregonning Hill inspired by Stephen Polglase’s tale “The Last Giants”
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.
We can’t share photos of any of Tregona’s young giantmakers in action so here’s some snapshots of us putting her all together. 29 woven patches, batik paintings, engraved tin charms and 2 giant block printed arms, sewn together to create Tregona, the giant of Tregonning Hill inspired by Stephen Polglase’s tale ‘The Last Giants’. This …
What an honour to be a part of such a seriously silly yet meaningful celebration of folk mischief and mayhem. Thank you to all the organisers of this very special event, for your hard work and dedication to traditions and play @sidmouthhorsetrials @sidmouthfolkfestival The Rewilderbeest had such a lovely time meeting all the fantastical beings in …
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, …
Day 2 of Arts Lab
Day 2 of our giantmaking project with Leedstown School, as part of #ArtsLab.
The students created so many beautiful creations to adorn our new giant Tregona:
1. Hand woven fabric patches
2. Block printed repeat patterns
3. Celtic inspired jewellery
4. A natural head crown
5. A giant wig
6. Batik style fabric paintings with beetroot ink
And more…
We are so excited to reveal Tregona, The giant of Tregonning Hill inspired by Stephen Polglase’s tale “The Last Giants”
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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