The project seeks to involve young people in reflecting on Cornwall’s mining heritage in order to think about Cornwall’s economic and cultural future. Using the phrase “Necessity is the Mother of Invention” as a starting place, young people are developing a range of ideas for installation and performance, all of which will be displayed and seen in the final week on a stretch of the Great Flat Lode trail and at Cornish Mines and Engines.
The project is working with 15 local schools, colleges, youth and community groups to create a week of celebratory events from 30th June -4th July. Groups of young people are working with artists, performers, ex-miners and engineers to generate their ideas.
The Imagineers week includes:
Smoking Chimneys
Monday 30th June 8-8.30pm
A moment in time when a number of Engine House stacks in the area will be seen to emit smoke once more. We are recruiting a small army of adult volunteers to work with a core professional team to create this image in the landscape, to be seen from vantage points on Carn Brea and from King Edward Mine, with a musical accompaniment.
Imagineers Trail Event
Tuesday & Wednesday 1st & 2nd July 11am-2pm
A cross between a treasure hunt and a performance- a series of surprise installations & performances along the Great Flat Lode from South Wheal Frances to Wheal Basset Stamps: walk or cycle from the South Wheal Frances car park.
Imagineers Celebration
Friday 4th July Cornish Mines and Engines 7pm-11.45pm
A unique celebratory evening for all ages, including performance, installation, projections, music and dance all around the National Trust run EPAL Engine House at Cornish Mines and Engines; featuring “Mined” artists installations, performances by C-Scape Dance company (a specially extended company for the evening) and music from fab Cornish band “Dalla”- hot food and Bar courtesy of “The Melting Pot”.
All events free admission. See Imagineers brochure for details- available from May, from Cornish Mines and Engines, Kerrier District Council or call KEAP on 01872 275187
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