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.
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 …
An illustrated talk by Amy Webb of The Lost Giants Discover the world of processional giants and their place within British folk traditions. Amy will share insights from her ongoing research into this centuries-old custom, exploring the many giants documented across British history, how they are made, and the cultural roles they have played over …
The Corn Mother danced through the Oudolf Field, in gratitude for this years bountiful harvest… as the Gurt Wyrm rode the winds of seasons changing… and we sang and danced and danced and sang, thankful for all that the summer gave and united for a moment, to mark the turning of the year. Thank you …
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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