Around Cornwall in 38 Churns

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Robin Martin's Churn to be auctioned for Cornwall Hospice
Robin Martin

How wonderfully Cornish! You might have heard of this great fundraising project for Cornwall Hospice Care - Around Cornwall in 38 Churns. 

Brian Busselle milk churn for charity
Brian Busselle's Milk Churn 

Milk Churn turned sculpture for charity
Deconstructed - Sam Hall's interpretation 

Sue Dennett of Newquay came up with the idea to raise money for this brilliant charity, Rodda's Creamery kindly donated the churns and local artists of all styles are adorning - and transforming them - for auction. 

Alex Moorse illustrator
Alex Moorse's minimal churn 

Kurt Jackson paints butterflies on his churn for charity
Beautiful butterflies by Kurt Jackson

Cornwall is famous for its artists which range wildly in style. Famed for the quality of light and of course stunning scenery, we have been a beacon for creatives for 100s of years. 

Here are a few of the designs so far...

Lorna Wiles' churn to be auctioned off for charity
Inspired by wildflower meadows, Lorna Wiles



The Cornish Chough's return celebrated on Dick Twinney's churn
Highlighting the Cornish Chough, Dick Twinney

Julie Moss's tropical artwork adorns her milk churn to be auctioned for charity
Cornwall the tropical paradise! Artwork by Julie Moss 


Featuring the Cornish Tin Mines, a painted milk churn for charity
Tin mines captured by Tracey Hunter

Folk Artist Dorothy Oliver's painted milk churn
Folk artist Dorothy Oliver 


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