Lyonesse
A Gardeners’ House x Sustainable Penzance workshop An interactive workshop where we dive deep into the drowned past to reimagine…
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We run a programme of events throughout the year, often rooted in the stories of West Cornwall or inspired by nature and the landscape around us. Sometimes, the events will be connected to some of the items we hold in our archive – bringing in some of the past into the present.
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October 2026
Farmers’ Market
To celebrate the growers and producers of West Cornwall, we will be showcasing an array of interesting and local stands…
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National Repair Day: Repair Workshop
Our clothes hold stories, whether that be a stubborn stain, an unlucky tear, or a ladder in a favourite piece…
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Lab Activation: Mushroom Walks
A fungi hunt in Morrab Gardens – see what amazing, crazy, disgusting, beautiful fungi have popped up overnight. You can…
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Autumn Still Life
Come and use a range of different media and art techniques to create a unique piece of work, inspired by…
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Can’t Draw Club: Family Friendly Autumn Still Life
If you ‘cant draw’ or you’re ‘not arty’ – this is for you! Bring your family along and use a…
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A Cornish Bestiary – Author talk and Book Signing with Luke Thompson
Did you hear about the Redruth girl who vomited snails? Or how the saint of Gunwalloe saved his sister’s eye…
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Mushroom Jelly Printing
This was so much fun last year, we are running this workshop again. Make prints of mushrooms or with real…
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Mushroom Stitching Workshop
In a change to our previously advertised event, we will be running a workshop about stitching and sewing, using these…
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Nesting in the Grove
Bring along your little ones and enjoy building a huge cosy nest in the Grove, where we will have a…
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Afternoon Cosy + After School Cosy
This is the perfect down to snuggle down at the Gardeners’ House with a hot chocolate and listen to an…
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Tool Sharpening Workshop
In collaboration with Friends of Morrab Gardens, we’re pleased to offer a chance to learn how to keep a sharp…
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Poems for Penzance
A Gardeners’ House x Sustainable Penzance workshop What do you love about Penzance? What would you change? What are you…
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Foraged Ink: Create Your Own Botanical Ink from Alder Cones
The creation and use of botanical ink can be dated back to as early as the fifth century. Join us…
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16 Days of Activism Penzance
16 Days Penzance is a grassroots campaign group bringing our community together to help end violence against women and girls.…
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Winter Wool Workshop
A cosy crafting morning Fancy a chilled out, cosy, crafty morning? Join us for a morning of using wool and…
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Winter Fayre
Join us a day of festive community celebration at our Winter Fayre on Saturday 12 December. Take part in one…
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Quiet Winter Crafting (and Stew)
Join us for winter crafting and some hearty stew for an escape from December Mayhem. This will be a quiet,…
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In collaboration with Friends of Morrab Gardens, we’re pleased to offer a chance to learn how to keep a sharp…
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Repair Workshop
An opportunity to repair, mend or rework something to gift this Christmas. Our clothes hold stories, whether that be a…
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Winter Still Life
Come and use a range of different media and techniques to create a unique piece of artwork inspired by an…
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Can’t Draw Club: Winter Still Life
If you think you can’t draw or you’re not arty, this is the session for you. Bring your family along…
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Cornish Myths and Legends
Join us for a fascinating talk by Siân Powell, a Cornish and Welsh Folklorist, writer and museum professional. She spends…
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In collaboration with Friends of Morrab Gardens, we’re pleased to offer a chance to learn how to keep a sharp…
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Hire our spaces
Whether you are an independent freelancer or a larger business looking for event space, we welcome conversations about how you can make use of the Gardeners’ House.
We have options for supporting you with co-working options, room hire and events. Please talk to us about what you’re looking for and let’s find a way to work together.