MINE x Crafts: Minerals, Myths & Material Culture
Schedule
Wed Apr 08 2026 at 11:00 am to 03:00 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Geevor Tin Mine Museum | Penzance, EN
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CHILDREN'S/FAMILY DROP-IN WORKSHOP:Have you ever noticed the many mine buildings across the
Cornish landscape?
Want to learn more about Cornwall’s mining heritage and the
objects it produced?
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In this session, you will explore the people and the places which
made mining one of Cornwall’s main trades, and learn about
the minerals, myths and material culture produced in the
region.
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Celebrating the 20th anniversary in 2026 of Cornwall
UNESCO’s mining status, Lore & Piece will be working with Geevor Tin Mine Museum; a place close to our hearts.
In this session, you will meet a real-life bal-maiden, design your
own mine/object, and create a mine/bal-maiden magnet - all
taking place in the historic mining setting at Geevor!
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Workshop kindly provided by Geevor
We look forward to seeing you there! <3
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Where is it happening?
Geevor Tin Mine Museum, Geevor Tin Mines, Penzance, TR19 7, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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