Wilds of Celtic Cornwall
Wilds of Celtic Cornwall
Grass roots artist run residency, you are invited into a unique and inspiring setting that opens its doors to creatives for the first time. Wendy has worked with an extraordinary and magical canvas of temperate rainforest, granite boulders residing, ancient celtic paths and old buildings full of character so that it is welcoming but still wild and provocative. The residency at Trenince Farm is a small, wide and life giving opportunity to let your work evolve with all that surrounds you, very much off the beaten track, full of bird song, solitude with nature, an animated history of the ancient Saints Way that runs through the land and a creative local community should you wish to share your work with others.
This programme is for all creatives, whether fine artists, poets, musicians, dancers, spoken word... all are welcome. Your private studio space is large and perfect for all practises. There is a log fire, as well as in your shepherds hut, and much inspiration to be taken from your surroundings. Whether you are working on a project already in motion or need to stop and reset and be lead by what speaks to you, there is much richness to be fed from. Residencies can be from 1 week to 3 weeks and if you are keen to have a show of any type at the end Wendy is happy to help you organise this. This is a new set up and still evolving and as the programme finds its shape the hope it will be as diverse and welcoming as the lichen in the forest that invite you to take your shoes off and feel the wild softness under your feet.
Wendy is a trained Spiritual Director, particularly drawn to the Celtic ways and offers one free session to you should you want. She is a full time artist and lives and works in her studio on the farm.
The hope is for the participant to find real connection with yourself and your practise, to create from stillness and quiet as well as the wilds of inspiration on your doorstep. You may wish to share this with others from this space or as part of a growing body of work at a later stage.
Very comfortable modern shepherds hut, full of character in its own setting over looking the landscape. Hot shower and bathroom, log fire, armchair, double bed with orthoepic mattress, bench outside with fire pit, cooking facilities. Your studio has a fridge in it.
It is set up and ideal for one person however should you wish to collaborate with others there is a second off grid hut and gypsy caravan. These are generally not let out and used by Wendy for friends however can be used for shorter times for group residencies though enquiries only.
Large modernish barn with log fire, tables, an easel, fridge, loading access, open space, it's fine to make a mess or dance in too. With good light and double glass doors. A versatile space with flexible use. It's a stones throw from your shepherds hut.