Join us to learn the craft of seaweed pressing - a Victorian practice that captures the underwater beauty of seaweeds.
Join us to learn the craft of seaweed pressing – a Victorian practice that captures the underwater beauty of seaweeds.
During the workshop you will learn to recognise and identify local seaweed species. The cultural history of seaweeds will be discussed, as well it’s agricultural, scientific and ecological uses. You will learn how to forage, store and use this abundant resource.
After laying out your designs they will be loaded into our seaweed press where they will dry over the next weeks. You will receive the finished pieces by post once they are ready.
Dates: Saturday 29 March 2025
Time: 10.00 am – 12.30 pm
Location: The Coach House, Penlee House
Tickets: This event is free but booking is essential
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Morrab Road, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 4HE
01736 363625
Opening times
1 April - 31 October: Mon-Sat 10am-5pm
1 November – 31 March: Mon-Sat 10am-4.30pm
Last admission 30 mins before closing.
From 14 July until 29 September Penlee House and The Orangery Cafe will also be open on Sundays.
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