Curated and delivered by artist Abigail Reynolds and The Seaweed Institute, A Dive into Seaweed! brings together a vibrant programme of workshops, talks, screenings, and drop-in activities. Drawing on Reynolds’ poetic exploration of landscape, memory, and material, alongside The Seaweed Institute’s deep knowledge of seaweed ecology and heritage, the programme offers a unique opportunity to encounter the intertidal world in creative, thoughtful, and hands-on ways.
From the science and classification of local species to their cultural uses and artistic potential, you’ll be invited to look closely, think differently, and connect more deeply with the seaweeds that shape our shores.
FRI 10 APR
10.00 – 13.30
Seaweed Pressing & Morrab Archive Workshop
An immersive workshop led by Abigail Reynolds and The Seaweed Institute, moving from film and archives to hands-on making, exploring seaweed through art, history, and creative practice.
Meet at The Exchange (Locations various)
More details in READ MORE below
£25, Booking essential
14.30 – 15.30
Cyanotype Postcards
A free, family-friendly drop-in activity exploring light and nature through cyanotype printing with fresh, locally sourced seaweeds.
Free, drop-in, no need to book
14.30 – 15.00
Talk: Gomonna – the Cultural History of Seaweed in Cornwall
Discover the hidden histories of seaweed in this free, drop-in talk with The Seaweed Institute – from kelp burning and black salt to folklore, farming, and Celtic traditions.
Free, drop-in, no need to book
SAT 11 APR
10.00 – 13.30
Beach Foraging & Pressing Workshop
Join Abigail Reynolds and The Seaweed Institute for a hands-on workshop exploring storm-cast seaweeds, traditional pressing techniques, and the role of seaweed in contemporary art.
More details in READ MORE below
£25, Booking essential
14.30 – 15.30
Tidal Wheels
Make your own colourful tidal calendar in this free family drop-in, perfect for planning summer rockpooling adventures.
Free, drop-in, no need to book
14.30 – 15.00
Talk: Women & Seaweed
Discover inspiring stories of women and their connections to seaweed in this free, drop-in talk from The Seaweed Institute.
Free, drop-in, no need to book
