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Inspired by the photos from NMMC’s archives we delved into the history of Waterwitch – a vessel once well-known in Falmouth’s waters.

We’re heading shore side this may half term with the Rock Pool Project where we’ll be looking for Mini Monsters of the Not So Deep on our local beaches.

The creatures found in Cornish rockpools are often very colourful. In this Make & Take at Home we explore how to add colour to your drawings.

Opens Friday 20 March

Deep in the dark murky depths of the ocean bioluminescence dances and shadowy figures loom. Something’s there, but what?

In this Make & Take we look at how to add detail to your drawings of mini monsters from the deep.

We’re heading to Cornwall’s rock pools this May half term to find creatures to draw. Here’s how to find things to draw in our latest Make & Take at Home. You will need: Paper Pencil Rubber Pencil sharpener Jam jar of water Watercolour paints Paintbrush Find more Make and Take at Home activities.

Mini monsters won’t sit still for anyone. Learn how to draw creatures that are always on the move.

This May half term create an ocean inspired sketchbook. Fill the pages of this sketchbook with drawings and paintings as you join in with all the Make and Take at Homes from the week.

Runs until Sunday 5 September

Hegarty’s Boatyard is a photographic exhibition by Kevin O’Farrell of the last surviving traditional wooden boatyard in Ireland.