Book An Art Session For Your Group
From birthdays, team days, school groups or family outings — we tailor private art sessions for groups of all sizes. Either Indoors in our beautiful functions rooms or outdoors in the stunning St Ives landscape. Pick your session: sketching St Ives’ scenery, watercolour painting, abstract drawing, canvas painting, portraits and more. All materials included, all abilities welcome. Contact us or EMAIL to discuss your particular requirements.
INDOOR STUDIOS: We have two indoor rooms available: Studio 3 - For groups of approx 5 - 8 people depending on activity. The Old Sorting Room - Large light airy room, with a tea and coffee making station. Seats approx 20 people (depending on subject). We offer refreshments, tea/ coffee, for indoor groups, and in addition you are welcome to arrange your own drinks & catering, please ask. *The indoor function rooms are not fully accessible , only access is via a flight of stairs- we can arrange alternative accommodation , please ask*.
OUTDOOR SESSIONS: We are a just a short walk from many beautiful outdoor spaces including gardens, beaches and St Ives Harbour.
Costs & Subjects
SUBJECTS: Pick from our suggested list here, or enquire about other subjects. We can only offer one subject per session.
TIMINGS: Sessions typically last from 90 minutes, to two and a half hours, and usually start at 10am or 2pm.
COST: There’s a minimum group inclusive fee for each session, plus an additional cost per head for each extra person. Please enquire about your group.
WHATS INCLUDED Price is fully inclusive of all materials, tuition, and refreshments are included in the indoor sessions.
Draw St Ives
90 minutes
£150 inclusive up to 10 people
Plus £10 pp after first 10
Experience the beautiful scenery of St Ives with a Guided outdoor sketching session using pen, graphite and pencil.
Water Colour Or Mixed Media Painting
120 mins / indoor or outdoor
£200 inclusive up to 6 people
Plus £15 pp after first 6
Choose from: plein air landscapes, or an indoor session for abstract, interiors or still life.
Mixed Media Sketchbooking
120 mins / outdoors or indoors
£200 inc up to 6 people
Plus £15 pp after first 6
Tips and techniques using mixed media - to fill an A5 sketchbook and capture a sense of place. Indoors or outdoors.
Acrylic Painting
2.5 hour indoor session
£240 inclusive up to 6 people
Plus £25 pp each extra over 6
Guided, hands‑on support - create an original painting on canvas using acrylics. Choose from: Landscapes, St Ives Abstraction or Still Life
Abstract Drawing
2.5 hour indoor session
£240 inclusive up to 6 people
Plus £25 pp after first 6
Delve into the meditative process of abstraction with artist Peter Giles - using a variety of drawing media and create a final piece on quality papers.
Quick Portrait Drawing
2 hour indoor session
£200 inclusive up to 6 people
Plus £15 pp after first 6
Gain tips into creating quick portraits from life - then draw each other in your group! With a variety of drawing and mixed media materials on hand to try.