Coming up:
Crysede Revisited with Janet Axten
Tuesday 15 September 2026, 2.30pm
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To celebrate the centenary of the opening of the Crysede Silks factory in the Western Cellar on The Island (now St Nicholas Court), historian Janet Axten and clothing designer and textile researcher Teagan Pharoah-Green explore the fascinating story of this remarkable company and the beautiful garments it produced. Drawing on first-hand accounts from former employees alongside new research, they reveal the people, craftsmanship and creativity behind one of Cornwall’s most celebrated textile manufacturers.
Adventure Activism & The Art of Longboarding with Mike Lay and Sam Bleakley
Thursday 17 September 2026, 6pm
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Mike and Sam will share a selection of their adventure film work, including ‘Surfing & Bikepacking Britain’ and ‘Brilliant Corners Madagascar’, followed be a Q&A and discussion around activism, waveriding and economic change.
St Ives Archive Talk ‘Hidden Creative Spaces’
Monday 21 September 2026, 2.30pm
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Four places, hiding in plain sight, with fascinating histories, heritage and cultural legacy. The stories are revealed using research from St Ives Archive and a short film. Join us at Porthmeor Studios to discover St Ives ‘Hidden Creative Spaces’, in this new short film and insightful talk by Madie Parkinson-Evans
Porthmeor Studios and Cellars with Architect Rolfe Kentish
Thursday 24 September, 10.30am
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Architect Rolfe Kentish, who worked with the late MJ Long on the project, will give a short talk on the award-winning restoration of the studios and cellars, with an update on how the buildings have fared since, including the resilient repairs to the damage caused by storm Goretti. We will then visit some of the celebrated studios and cellars.
Anchor Studio with Architect Rolfe Kentish
Friday 25 September, 10.30am
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Anchor Studio, the historic studio of Stanhope Forbes and John Wells set in the heart of Newlyn, has recently undergone a major renovation. Join architect Rolfe Kentish at Anchor Studios in Newlyn as he describes the story of its life as a studio and painting school, and its recent restoration.