We are building a small stargazing pavilion on the south-eastern side of Talkin Tarn as part of the Fellfoot Forward Landscape Partnership Scheme with Pons Aelius, the designers and makers, and Cumberland Council.

Join us and artist, Dominic Smith, for a special event creating panels for a temporary roof for the pavilion. Working with photographic panels and found natural materials the light sensitive panels will map the constellation of stars to be seen from the pavilion at the summer equinox.

Each roof panel is made from special photographic material that changes shade according to the daylight levels at the time of its creation. Each of the nine panels will take 30 minutes to create. The roof will be installed on the pavilion at the end of the day.

This free event will take place outdoors, it is accessible to all and no experience/skills are required. Drop-in at anytime during the day, no booking required.

The pavilion is to be constructed in timber, echoing ancient ‘roundhouse’ construction, with hazel panels wrapped around the outside. All the materials used in the construction are to be sourced locally. The stargazing pavilion will be co-constructed with volunteers who will be making the hazel panels that will encase the green wood uprights and seating.