Animations to Watch:
Pupils from Primary Schools in Helston made these animated stop-motion films, as part of ‘Helston Makes It!’, with the help of artist Amanda Lorens. Watch the films and create your own animated characters.
- St Michael’s – The Church on Helston’s Hill 2020 by St Michael’s Primary School telling the story of how the church was built
- ‘Museum of Change’ 2019 by Parc Eglos Schools imagines what museum objects would like to be.
- ‘Recyclemation for our Nation’ 2018 by Nansloe Academy considers the impact of pollution and importance of recycling.
Craft Demonstrations to Watch:
Each year our volunteers create a programme, ‘Helston Makes It’ to celebrate craft and makers. In these films some of the makers share their knowledge and skills.
- Carving with John Samworth and Rodger Gluyas from Cornwall Woodcarvers (who also are in a social bubble)
- Guitar making with Martin Douglas
- Quilting with Sara Price
- Whittling with John Samworth from Cornwall Woodcarvers
Collections to Discover:
Our collections pages feature a range of films exploring areas of the collection. Here are a few highlights:
- Learn about Helston’s famous inventor, Henry Trengrouse
- Find out about Helston’s ancient spring festival Flora Day
- Discover Bob Fitzsimmons the first fighter to hold the world boxing championship in three weight divisions
Discover more about Cornish Life and the objects we have that show how people lived, their working life, what they wore.