Fabulous February half term workshops!

Monday 13th February 1.30pm - 3.30pm

'Moving Pictures'

Photographic wizard Jamie House returns to Penlee Coach House with this exciting new workshop. Did you know that the 'movies' date back to the 1860s? The Victorians had optical toys called 'zoetropes' which made 2-D drawings spring to life. Become a moving picture director - bring your drawings to life and project them into 'Victorian wide-screen'!

For Ages 8-11. £4 per child, booking essential. 

Friday 17th February 1.30pm - 3.30pm

'The Magic of the Lantern'

'Magic Lanterns' projected colourful pictures onto the walls of Victorian living rooms long before flat screen televisions! In this fascinating workshop, see a 'Magic Lantern' show, handle real artefacts and make your own magic lantern slides to take home.

For Ages 5-11, under 7s must be accompanied by an adult. £4 per child, booking essential.

Easter Workshops

Tuesday 3rd April 10am - 4pm

Paper Mosaics

Susan Kinley, glass and textile artist, brings this amazing workshop to Penlee. Make unique collaged panels of fragments of images, shapes, colours and patterns inspired by the collections at Penlee House Gallery and Museum. All materials provided.

Please note, this is an all day workshop for Adults. £15 per person, booking essential.

Wednesday 11th April 10am - 12pm

Don't just re-cycle - up-cycle!

Up-cycling is the art of creating something spectacular out of something boring - so join us for this fun workshop, and see just what you can do. We wil be making customised paper lanterns using old prints, maps and magazines to create something truly original for you to take home. Why not see if you have any old magazines to up-cycle and bring along?

For ages 7-13. £4 per child, booking essential.

To book a place on any of these workshops, phone the Gallery on 01736 363625 - but hurry- places are going fast!

Friends Lecture Programme

All lectures other than the AGM are held at Penlee House and begin at 7.30pm (Friends £2.00, non-members £3.00). Booking is essential - please phone the Gallery on 01736 363625.
The AGM is held at the Zennor Building, Truro & Penwith College, Penzance, and commences at 7.00pm (FREE)


Monday 23 January 2012

Chris Hibbert
Borlase Smart John Wells Trust

Monday 20 February 2012   

Jeremy Rice & John Wallis
Through the Lens - magic lantern slides

Monday 26 March 2012     

Dendy Easton
Cornish art and the art market

Monday 16 April 2012    

Alison Bevan
From Cornouille to Cornwall

Monday 21 May 2012    

David Evans
Harold and Laura Knight: A Partnership of Painters

Wednesday 20 June 2012
Zennor Building, Truro & Penwith College at 7.00p.m.

AGM

Followed by a lecture - 
James Fox
Paint and Prejudice: British art and its enemies