What’s On at Wheal Martyn Clay Works (Aug-Nov)

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EXHIBITIONS

CLAYWORKS Exhibition

Date: 1 August to 10 September 2023

Summary: A celebration of the work of artists Jenny Beavan and Stuart Thorn, who have created joint and individual work reflecting on Cornwall and the china clay industry for 25 years. Although in separate mediums of clay and paint, the complementary work fits together to explore narratives of Cornwall’s industrial past and present.

Time: 10.00am to 5.00pm

Price: Included in normal admission fee

Location: Roger Preston Gallery

Venue: Wheal Martyn

Link: https://www.wheal-martyn.com/clayworks

 

Charles Rashleigh, Charlestown and China Clay

Date: 22nd September to 23rd December

Summary: 2023 marks the bicentennial of the death of Charles Rashleigh who built Charlestown in the late 18th century. Although initially built to ship tin and copper, Charlestown became one of the major clay ports in Cornwall. Learn more about the life of Rashleigh and his legacy in Charlestown.

Time: 10.00am to 5.00pm

Price: Included in museum admission.

Location: Roger Preston Gallery

Venue: Wheal Martyn

Link: https://www.wheal-martyn.com/charles-rashleigh-exhibition

 

EVENTS

Creative Clay Activities

Dates:                   24th, 25th, 26th, 27th, 28th July

                                31st July, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th August

                                7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th August

                                14th. 15th, 16th. 17th, 18th August

                                21st, 22nd, 23rd. 24th, 25th August

                                28th, 29th. 30th, 31st August, 1st September

Summary: Get creative with a range of hands-on, clay-inspired fun – from pottery painting (choose from three items) to pinch pot making, or modelling your own nature-inspired clay creature, there’s lots of variety at different price points. 

Time: 11.30am to 4.00pm

Price: Activity costs range from £1.00 upwards, in addition to the standard admission fee (which is valid for 12 months)

Location: Activity/Learning Space

Venue: Wheal Martyn

Link: https://www.wheal-martyn.com/Pages/Events/Category/events-listing

 

Earth Treasures Trail

Date: 1st August to 10th September

Summary: There are many wonderful things to experience at Wheal Martyn! Sights, sounds, smells and history. Follow the trail and discover the clues to piece together your very own summer treasure.

Collect your booklet from the front desk (£1 per person). Navigate your way around the trail, collecting stamps and doing creative activities at different treasure stations, whilst gathering clues! When you have completed the trail, head to the learning space to create your own treasure to take home, using a portion of clay. 

Time: 10.00am – 5.00pm

Location: Wheal Martyn

Venue: Wheal Martyn

Link: https://www.wheal-martyn.com/Event/earth-treasures-trail

 

Waste-not Clothes Swap Fundraiser

Date: Thursday 14 September        

Summary: It’s time to start thinking about the autumn/winter wardrobe and what better way to update it than a clothes swap! Not only do you get some ‘new to you’ items to wear but you are helping the planet too.

Time: 18.30 – 20.00

Price: £3.00 entry and minimal price per item

Location: Atrium

Venue: Wheal Martyn

Link: https://www.wheal-martyn.com/Event/waste-not-clothes-swap-fundraiser

 

Halloween Half-term fun at Wheal Martyn

Dates: 23rd, 24th, 25th, 26th, 27th October                        

Summary: Get involved in our family-fun creative and nature-inspired Halloween activities this half-term at Wheal Martyn.  See our website for full details.

Pick up your portion of clay from the front desk!

Time: 11.30am to 4.00pm

Price: Activity costs range from £1.00 upwards, in addition to the standard admission fee (which is valid for 12 months)

Location: Activity/Learning Space

Venue: Wheal Martyn

Link: https://www.wheal-martyn.com/Event/halloween-half-term-fun-at-wheal-martyn

 

MUSIC NIGHTS

Mevagissey Quay Notes

Date: 24th August                          

Summary: Expect tight harmonies and a bright 'a cappella' sound from this four-man group. Look out for scurvy serenades, cheeky concertinas, twists on popular shanties, and songs you’ve never heard before….

Further Details: Book online at www.wheal-martyn.com Bar open and pre-booked pasties are available at point of booking.  Proceeds raised from the event supports the charitable work of Wheal Martyn Trust (Charity no. 1001838).

Time: Doors open at 6.00pm, performance starts at 7.00pm

Price: £5.00 per person (age 12 and under free)

Venue: Wheal Martyn

Link: https://www.wheal-martyn.com/Event/the-mevagissey-quaynotes

 

Acapella Moonshine

Date: 2nd September                   

Summary: ACapella Moonshine, an all-women shanty group who embody the spirit of the sea and the women who draw their life from it perform a range of shanty and song.

Further Details: Book online at www.wheal-martyn.com Bar open and pre-booked pasties are available at point of booking.  Proceeds raised from the event supports the charitable work of Wheal Martyn Trust (Charity no. 1001838).

Time: Doors open at 6.00pm, performance starts at 7.00pm

Price: £5.00 per person (age 12 and under free)

Venue: Wheal Martyn

Link: https://www.wheal-martyn.com/Event/acapella-moonshine

 

Joe Francis

Date: 7th September                    

Summary: : A songwriter with an extraordinarily soulful voice, Cornishman Joe has released two critically acclaimed albums and has shared stages with many international artists such as Seal, Paolo Nutini, Seth Lakeman.

Further Details: Book online at www.wheal-martyn.com Bar open and pre-booked pasties are available at point of booking.  Proceeds raised from the event supports the charitable work of Wheal Martyn Trust (Charity no. 1001838).

Time: Doors open at 6.30pm, performance starts at 7.00pm

Price: £5.00 per person (age 12 and under free)

Venue: Wheal Martyn

Link: https://www.wheal-martyn.com/Event/joe-francis-at-wheal-martyn

 

Davey and Dyer

Date: 5th October                          

Summary: Two of the leading proponents of Cornish traditional Celtic music and members of internationally acclaimed Cornish band Dalla.

Further Details: Book online at www.wheal-martyn.com Bar open and pre-booked pasties are available at point of booking.  Proceeds raised from the event supports the charitable work of Wheal Martyn Trust (Charity no. 1001838).

Time: Doors open at 6.30pm, performance starts at 7.00pm

Price: £5.00 per person (age 12 and under free)

Venue: Wheal Martyn

Link: https://www.wheal-martyn.com/Event/davey-and-dyer-at-wheal-martyn

 

True Foxes

Date: 2nd November                    

Summary: True Foxes are an up-and-coming, BBC Introducing South West, female duo from West Cornwall. Comprising of cousins Amie Parsons (lead vocals/ guitar) and Chloe Payne (vocal harmonies/bass), they blend pop-folk song-writing, soft rock country and atmospheric harmonies, to create hauntingly beautiful and catchy melodies. 

Further Details:  Book online at www.wheal-martyn.com Bar open and pre-booked pasties are available at point of booking.  Proceeds raised from the event supports the charitable work of Wheal Martyn Trust (Charity no. 1001838).

Time: Doors open at 6.30pm, performance starts at 7.00pm

Price: £5.00 per person (age 12 and under free)

Venue: Wheal Martyn

Link: https://www.wheal-martyn.com/Event/true-foxes-at-wheal-martyn