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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

Penrose family walks 

Join us for a family friendly walk at Penrose. You will be guided by our volunteer walk leaders. This walk is open to everyone, including families with children.

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on
17 May 2025
at
13:30 to 15:00
Event

Penrose social walks (Degibna) 

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

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on
20 May 2025
at
10:00 to 12:00
Event

Penrose Bat Walk 

Join us at Penrose, for a bat walk led by a Cornwall Bat Group Volunteer.

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on
20 May 2025
at
20:30 to 22:00
Event

Penrose social walks (Fairground car park) 

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

Event summary

on
3 Jun 2025
at
13:30 to 15:00