The Tinners Way project

As part of the interaction project students will be linking with this project led by local visual artist Alessandra Ausenda. Alessandra will visit Penwith College on March 29th at 10.30am to reveal all the details and dates and then it will be up to you to get involved and suggest how your skills can help the project.

There are 4 walks arranged along the 'Tinners Way' which students will assist with as there are four primary schools involved. (Trythall, Nancledra, Pendeen and St Maddern) Diploma students will decide how they can use their skills to help the project. Tea parties are being arranged where elder residents can share their stories, photos and archive material. Students will help to collate material which could aid their archiving 'Tre' project and, as all good work experience requires, they can help pour the tea. Party games are required also.

Screenings and talks at 'Geevor Mine' and 'Leach Pottery' will also be involved so the summer term is looking like a busy time with lots of activity interacting with the local community in a number of ways.

The Tinners Way

Talks, workshops, walks and film-making using the Tinners Way as a source of inspiration. This is an ancient path linking St Ives with St Just and was used by tin miners in the iron age. This important route linked small communities and connected them to the sea and vital trade routes.

More information to follow...