Events

How many different beaks can you see in the Birds exhibition here at Penlee House? Create a beak headdress to wear based on the sea, garden and marsh birds in the paintings.

Create your own beautiful bird prints using press print and inks.

The display will run from Saturday, 9 August until Wednesday, 10 September 2025.

Create your own bird spotting wheel to help you find and identify British birds.

Design and make an amazing abstract sculpture using recycled card.

Can you find the bird reliefs by Rosamund Fletcher displayed in gallery one at Penlee House? Take a look at these beautiful artworks and join us to make a bird scene in relief using card.

Can you find the beautiful, delicate etchings of birds in our exhibition? Collect drawing materials then explore and sketch the birds we have on display in the Gallery. Return to base to colour your drawings using pencils or watercolour paints.

Make origami birds from paper and collage them into a Charles Simpson scene.

Journey through our exhibition and spot the different Cornish choughs that we have on display. Make a mini chough mobile to fly through the air, just like the ones you see when walking along the stunning cliff paths of West Penwith.

Using recycled materials, join us to make your own birdwatching binoculars.

Join us for a fun craft session where you will turn a simple paper plate into a beautiful bird. Add feathers, details, and bright colours using tissue paper collage. All materials provided — just bring your imagination!

We're thrilled to announce our participation in Cornwall Heritage Trust’s Awenek! The Great Cornish Heritage Festival!