Emporium Helston

25/05/2026

Well, Helston - what a start! Lots of lovely families today were following Bobo's Giant Seedling Trail to Coronation Park Helston and joining us as story inventors at the chapel.

Writing a Memoir at Emporium Helston, the Manga Workshop at The Basement and Curious Objects at the Museum of Cornish Life are now FULLY BOOKED. Mapping the Closet at Trevow Chapel (4 spaces left) and Zine Making at The Basement (3 spaces) are nearly there, and Speakeasy's open-mic slots are full - though there's still room in the audience.

Booked something you can no longer make? Drop us a message so we can pass your space to someone on the waiting list.

Everything else is still open, but capacity's limited - so book ahead rather than turn up and hope. Which one's calling your name?

Full programme & booking: trevowhelston.co.uk

25/05/2026

How did the Cornish language survive for so long? Like all languages, it was spoken around kitchen tables in the stories told over a pot of something warm, passed down from one generation to the next.

This Wednesday, Cornish language teacher Esther Johns is bringing that table to the Emporium Helston. An evening of Kernewek, traditional Cornish food to taste, and film clips made with the Lizard's own LAFTA drama group - a gentle, joyful way in to the language, whether you've never spoken a word or are becoming fluent.

It's a proper gather-round-the-table sort of night, so we've kept it to just 20 seats. Do book ahead!

Tickets from £5: https://www.trevowhelston.co.uk/event-details/cooking-up-cornish-stories

23/05/2026

🌏What a wonderful first day of Story Lab at ! 📚

We’ve created characters, made worlds, experimented with stories and can’t believe the amount of children who stayed to get their stories on the page!

We’re here until 3pm and then back tomorrow 10-3pm!

Then, we’ve got a full programme all week of creative workshops for ALL ages and will finish with another fun day at coronation park on the 30th

Come see us and find the whole programme over on website - link in bio!

22/05/2026

This chap spent only 3 days in our window before being rehomed.
A Seneshall Pottery cat from 1979, his new owner thinks he's the cat's whiskers.

You'll find us opposite the every Friday and Saturday. Pop in and see what we can tempt you with .....

22/05/2026

Not long to go!

Excited to be part of this town-wide extravaganza!

Visit trevowhelston.co.uk to book your place

14/05/2026

We cannot wait to welcome Cornish language teacher and Kegin Esther presenter Esther Johns to Emporium, Helston for an evening exploring the connections between cooking, storytelling, and the Cornish language (Kernewek). The evening will offer a gentle and joyful introduction to Kernewek, woven through the traditions that have always kept it alive: food shared around a table and tales passed from one generation to the next.

The evening will feature film clips of cookery and storytelling created with the Lizard-based LAFTA drama group which will be fuelled by examples of traditional Cornish food too. Esther will guide you through what you're hearing and seeing, making Kernewek feel accessible and alive.

Workshop information

Cooking up Cornish Stories (An introduction to Cornish Language)

7pm - 9pm on Wednesday 27th May

Emporium, Helston (6 Church Street, TR13 8TG)

Tickets from £5

Click on the photo and follow the link for more information and to buy tickets

This event is part of Story Lab, a week-long celebration of words and stories taking over Helston this May half term (23–30 May). and are transforming the town into a living literary adventure — with workshops, trails, performances, drop-ins and open mics popping up in venues right across town


Writers' Block

Explore how cooking, storytelling and Kernewek are interconnected whilst being introduced to the Cornish language. Hosted by Cornish language teacher and 'Kegin Esther' presenter, Esther Johns.

06/05/2026

Ready for the off tomorrow

05/05/2026

03/05/2026

Celebrating International Dawn Chorus Day with a few of our friends (past and present) at Emporium.

19/02/2026

Pick n Mix crockery at Emporium! Lots of colours and shapes. Any single piece £2, 2 for £3 or 3 for £5.

Great for quirky tea parties, cocktails, candle making - let your imagination run wild!

Emporium Helston, 6-8 Church Street, opposite the Museum. Open Fridays and Saturdays 11-3