Creative Kernow Associates

Creative Kernow Associates 🌟 A new membership programme for the creative and culture sectors in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Part of Creative Kernow (obviously)

We had a lovely morning last week talking and weaving with Anna Pope at the Museum of Cornish Life!The group heard Anna ...
19/06/2026

We had a lovely morning last week talking and weaving with Anna Pope at the Museum of Cornish Life!

The group heard Anna share the story of her evolving practice - from jewellery making to community-led projects exploring the heritage of Cornish withy pots - while also getting hands-on with weaving. It was a thoughtful, inspiring session full of conversation, making and reflection on how creative practices can grow and diversify while remaining sustainable and connected to what came before.

It was a wonderful combination of practical activity and honest discussion - a huge thank you to Anna and everyone who joined us!

✨ If you missed it, Anna will be running another similar session on 29th June at the museum - this one in collaboration with Storylines CIC. The session will explore collaborative practice, community art projects and place-based making through storytelling and weaving activities. ✨

Find out more and book your place here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/creativekernowassociates/2189146

We’re pleased to announce 'Working Together: Town Councils and Artists' - a friendly and informal session exploring how ...
16/06/2026

We’re pleased to announce 'Working Together: Town Councils and Artists' - a friendly and informal session exploring how artists and town councils can work together.

Whether you’re an artist who would like to know more about local town councils, or a town council staff member interested in connecting with local artists, this session is for you.

We’ll hear from project and events leads from local town councils about how their councils are structured and how they currently work - or would like to work - with artists. We’ll also hear from artists who have experience of collaborating with town councils on creative projects.

📍 Tuesday 14th July, 2pm-4pm
📍 W14, Krowji, West Park, Redruth, TR15 3GE
📍 Free to attend

The session will be facilitated by the wonderful Katie Etheridge, artist and one half of the duo Small Acts, who has previously worked with Penryn Town Council on a range of projects.

We’ll also hear from Richard James, Projects Officer at Helston Town Council, and Milly Mantell, Events Coordinator at Redruth Town Council, who will share insights into their councils’ work. Additional town council representatives may also be joining us – watch this space for updates.

Creative producer and theatre-maker Guy Watson will also speak about his experience of working with town councils on creative projects.

Following the talks, there will be a facilitated Q&A and plenty of time for informal conversation over tea and coffee.

This event is open to artists, creatives, town council staff, councillors, community project leads, and anyone interested in how local councils and artists can work together to support creative and community life in Cornwall.

📍 Book here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/creativekernowassociates/2240388

Image: Nick Cooney (Richy Carey at Flamm 2023)

This event is kindly supported by The Goldsmiths’ Foundation.

Did you know that CKA members can access a range of exclusive benefits offered by our wonderful partner organisations?We...
08/06/2026

Did you know that CKA members can access a range of exclusive benefits offered by our wonderful partner organisations?

We are particularly excited that this includes a ✨ free open access session ✨ at Create CIC, who have recently completed their final phase of renovation; they now have fully equipped spaces for ceramics, warm glass and jewellery making.

Other benefits include 10% off room hire at Krowji, 10% off advertising across all Cornwall 365 What’s On platforms, 30% off the day rate for hiring screening kit from C Fylm, 10% off any hire of Bill’s Attic, and a fee waiver for applications to MAKE Southwest membership.

Email [email protected] to find out more!

📸Create CIC

We are very excited for this session next week with maker Anna Pope!On Tuesday, Anna will be at The Museum of Cornish Li...
05/06/2026

We are very excited for this session next week with maker Anna Pope!

On Tuesday, Anna will be at The Museum of Cornish Life in Helston for a session exploring creative ways of working through research, heritage craft, collaboration and community engagement.

Anna will share how her practice has grown from jewellery towards community-based projects focused on the threatened traditional craft and heritage of crab and lobster traps, known as withy pots.

Alongside the talk, Anna will lead a weaving activity, giving you the chance to experience her work as well as hearing about it.

This is one of two related sessions (the second of which is on Monday 29th June). Each workshop is different, and you’re welcome to come to either one or both.

📍 Museum of Cornish Life, Helston
📍 Tuesday 9th June, 10.30am-1.30pm
📍 Free for Creative Kernow Associates members / £5 for non-members
📍Limited to 12 spaces

Book via the link in bio!

Images courtesy Anna Pope

🔴 Deadline approaching (Monday 25th May, 6pm)! 🔴Small Acts and Creative Kernow Associates are looking for artists who em...
22/05/2026

🔴 Deadline approaching (Monday 25th May, 6pm)! 🔴

Small Acts and Creative Kernow Associates are looking for artists who embody liveness and performance in their practice, or who would like to expand the possibilities of performance in their work.

Supoprted by Falmouth Art Gallery, we're looking for 7 artists to each respond to an artwork from the gallery's collection, creating an original 7-minute live performance for an evening salon at the gallery in October 2026. Responses might take the form of spoken word, drag, live music, dance, performance lectures, experimental or participatory work - or something else entirely.

Selected artists will receive:
– A £175 artist bursary
– Two half-day workshops/performance labs with Small Acts
– Individual mentoring
– A technical run/rehearsal
– The opportunity to perform live at Falmouth Art Gallery

Key details:
Performance: Friday 2nd October 2026
Location: Falmouth Art Gallery
Apply by: Monday 25th May, 6pm

You don’t need to be a Creative Kernow Associates member to apply, but selected artists will need to become members for the duration of the process. Membership starts at £5/month.

Link in bio to find out more and apply

Image courtesy Small Acts

Join us for a session exploring how artists can expand their individual practices through collaboration, storytelling an...
22/05/2026

Join us for a session exploring how artists can expand their individual practices through collaboration, storytelling and community engagement.

Maker Anna Pope will be joined by Sarah Trevillion from Storylines CIC to share their collaborative approach to place-based making, community workshops and a creative installation inspired by stories, archives and the threatened traditional craft and heritage of crab and lobster traps, known as withy pots. Together, Anna and Sarah will lead a story-sharing and weaving activity, giving you the chance to make, listen and reflect.

This is one of two related sessions (the first of which is on Tuesday 9th June). Each workshop is different, and you’re welcome to come to either one or both.

📍 Museum of Cornish Life, Helston
📍 Monday 29th June, 1pm-4pm
📍 Free for Creative Kernow Associates members / £5 for non-members
📍 Limited to 12 spaces

Book here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/creativekernowassociates/2189146

Images courtesy Anna Pope

On Monday 15th June, we’ll be joined by income generation expert Elinor Eaton for an informal workshop exploring practic...
18/05/2026

On Monday 15th June, we’ll be joined by income generation expert Elinor Eaton for an informal workshop exploring practical, sustainable ways to support your creative practice.

Elinor will explore how artists, makers, creative freelancers and small organisations can think about income generation in ways that feel aligned with their values and ambitions.

The session will look at how to build a clear case for support, communicate your value, develop meaningful relationships and think beyond one-off asks, bid writing or funding applications alone. There will be practical insights, honest reflection and time to workshop ideas together.

📍 W14, Krowji, West Park, Redruth
📍 Monday 15th June, 10am-12pm
📍 Free for Creative Kernow Associates members / £5 for non-members
📍 Limited to 20 spaces

Book here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/creativekernowassociates/2186709

Image Nick Greenwood

Join us for a session exploring how artists can expand their individual practices through research, heritage craft, coll...
15/05/2026

Join us for a session exploring how artists can expand their individual practices through research, heritage craft, collaboration and community engagement.

Maker Anna Pope will share how her practice has grown from being a jeweller towards community-based projects focused on the threatened traditional craft and heritage of crab and lobster traps, known as withy pots. Alongside the talk, Anna will lead a weaving activity, giving you the chance to make while you listen.

This is one of two related sessions (the second of which is on Monday 29th June). Each workshop is different, and you’re welcome to come to either one or both.

📍 Museum of Cornish Life, Helston
📍 Tuesday 9th June, 10.30am-1.30pm
📍 Free for Creative Kernow Associates members / £5 for non-members
📍Limited to 12 spaces

Book here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/creativekernowassociates/2189089

Images courtesy Anna Pope

We are thrilled to announce the makers which have been selected to have their work featured in MAKE Southwest's shop und...
11/05/2026

We are thrilled to announce the makers which have been selected to have their work featured in MAKE Southwest's shop under the Design Frontier banner!

The selected makers are:

Roxanne Gilbert Jewellery (August and September 2026)
Jessica Hewitt (October and November 2026)
Melanie Stidolph (December 2026 and January 2027)
Klys Ceramics (December 2026 and January 2027)

Each maker will have their work featured in MAKE's shop in Bovey Tracey for two months, as well as having the opportunity to run a workshop and/or a Meet the Maker event.

Congratulations to all those taking part!

Images of work by Roxanne Gilbert, Jessica Hewitt, Melanie Stidolph and Klys Ceramics (clockwise from top left). All images courtesy the artists.

🥳 We are excited to announce the artists and makers that are taking part in the second Material Matters programme at Cre...
11/05/2026

🥳 We are excited to announce the artists and makers that are taking part in the second Material Matters programme at Create CIC! 🥳

The following artists are taking part in a 10-week course, learning about ceramics and warm glass and how these media can transform their existing practices:

Caitlin Clarke
Clare Gillingham
Rosi Jolly
Bryony Lane
Alex O’Connor
Janine Rook

At the end of June, there will be an exhibition of their work at the Crafts Hub – watch this space for more details!

Until then, congratulations and good luck to all those taking part!

Supported by The Goldsmiths' Foundation

Image courtesy Create CIC

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