News
September 2017
Stepping St Michael’s Way – A New Community Art Project by Tough Dough and Friends of St.MW.
Delighted to announce that Tough Dough have secured Heritage Lottery Funding to support a year long arts project that will bring communities together to celebrate the heritage themes behind the pilgrim route.
St. Michael's Way was used by pilgrims, missionaries and travellers, especially those from Ireland and Wales, to avoid crossing the treacherous waters around Land's End.
Dating back to pre-historic times (10,000BC - 410AD), it is believed that this route assisted in Cornwall's rapid conversion into a Christian faith.
The trail stretches from Lelant (near St. Ives) to Marazion (near Penzance) and stretches 12.5 miles/19.5 km.
Project Aims:
•To create animated films on the theme of St Michael’s Way that can be shared and distributed widely promoting learning and appreciation for this historic route.
Future aims:
•To form collaborations to raise awareness of St Michael’s Way both regionally and internationally.
•To work together to ensure that the route is maintained and conserved for future generations.
When: September 2017- September 2018
Where: Penwith
Who: Community Groups, businesses, Schools, Archive Centre, volunteers, historians, specialists and artists.
Project outline
After a period of consultation Tough Dough will deliver a series of activities that will include walks, talks, Tea treats and cooking events, art activities and film screenings.
Learning Outcomes
Tough Dough will raise the awareness of St Michael’s Way in different ways:
Heritage, history, health and wellbeing and cultural connections with Europe
Tough Dough is a Community Interest Company. Tough Dough artists have been delivering creative projects in the community for 12 years. We have received grants from Heritage Lottery, Grants for Arts, South West Screen, FEAST Cornwall and Cornwall Council. Project themes have included Cornish culture, festivals, food and heritage. Workshops and activities are inclusive and aimed at diverse groups and schools. The outcomes include public events and displays, tea treats and exhibitions. We aim to encourage participation and stimulate new audiences through celebratory events.
Lizzie Black: email: lizzie@toughdough.co.uk
Alessandra Ausenda: email: alessandra@toughdough.co.uk
Website: toughdough.co.uk Facebook: www.facebook.com/toughdough
Stepping St Michael’s Way – A Community Art Project
