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HeathFest 2007

Conservation Day

Location:
Kit Hill Country Park, near Callington
Date:
Wed 26 September
Time:
10.00–16.00
Description:
Join the Countryside Team for a day of archaeology and heathland conservation at Kit Hill. All tools and equipment provided.
Cost:
free
Meet:
at Kit Hill summit (SX 375 713). Access is from the A390, Liskeard to Tavistock road, with Kit Hill signposted to the north just after Callington.
Bring:
gloves, sensible footwear, weatherproof clothing, a packed lunch and a drink.
Booking:
not essential, but for further information call 01579 370030.
Leader:
Cornwall County Council Countryside Team.
For:
Adults Only

Heathland in Print – Collagraph

Location:
Geevor Tin mine, Pendeen
Date:
Wed 26 September Wednesday Sept 26th & Thursday Sept 27th
Time:
10.00–16.00
Description:
This two-day workshop will explore and interpret the textural autumnal heathlands around West Penwith through the medium of Collagraph Printing: a tactile collage-based technique that can offer endless possibilities in depth, texture, colour and tone. Be amazed at what you can achieve. Day one will include landscape exploration (including walking) and plate-making; and day two will be in the studio, printing. Work can be done from photographic archives in the event of bad weather.
Cost:
£50 for both days and all materials supplied.
Meet:
at Geevor Tin Mine on the B3306 St Just to St Ives road. Coming from St Just the mine is signposted on the left between Botallack and Pendeen.
Bring:
nothing
Booking:
essential as places are limited, so contact leader on 01736 810204 / 07971 577358.
Leader:
Diane Spiers
For:
Adults Only