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CAST-Off school holiday art programme

The CAST-Off programme of free artist-led creative activities will return this summer, with sessions taking place on Saturdays from 26 July to 23 August in the Walled Garden at Penrose.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event

There will be a wide range of activities to get involved with each Saturday, including making natural pigments, painting and drawing, miniature printmaking, woodworking, willow weaving, making cyanotypes and kaleidoscopes – and opportunities to do things with clay at every session.

All the activities are free and offered on a drop-in basis, no booking required.

Participants of all ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Times

The basics

Suitability

Children need to be accompanied by a responsible adult

Meeting point

Penrose Walled Garden, next to the Stable Cafe.

Accessibility

The walled Garden is on a slope with a grass surface. For full accessibility information about Penrose and the Stables Cafe, please visit: https://www.accessable.co.uk/national-trust/penrose-national-trust/access-guides/penrose-estate

Upcoming events

Event

Drolla story telling bench and Celebrating People and Place photography exhibition 

Drolla the story telling bench continues its journey across the protected landscapes. Now stopping at Penrose, alongside a photography exhibition displaying the winning photos from Cornwall National Landscape’s 2024 photography competition.

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on
23 Jun to 31 Aug 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 69 other dates or times
Event

Penrose social walks - Degibna 

Join us for a social walk at Penrose, guided by a volunteer walk leader.

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on
15 Jul 2025
at
10:00 to 12:00
Event

Penrose weekend walks - Penrose Hill 

Join us for a family friendly walk at Penrose, guided by our volunteer walk leaders. Everyone welcome including families with children.

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on
19 Jul to 20 Sep 2025
at
10:00 to 11:30
+ 1 other date or time
Event

Penrose social walks - Highburrow 

Join us for a social walk at Penrose, guided by a volunteer walk leader.

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on
19 Aug 2025
at
13:30 to 15:30