Workshops, Classes & Events

• Alternate Mondays 10:00 am - 12:00pm

• 2025 DATES : 1st & 15 December.

• 2026: 12 & 26 Jan / 9 & 23 Feb

• £12 per session inc materials

• Suitable for: Beginners to experienced artists

• VENUE : BAYSPACE ST IVES, Fernlea Terrace, St Ives

• TO BOOK via Eventbrite ticket link

Our relaxed and informal sessions offer you the opportunity to draw portraits from a different live model at each stand alone session. Get to try a variety of approaches and drawing media, or just use the opportunity to draw from a model. Starting with a series of quick 5 minute posses, followed by longer poses. Our tutors will be on hand to offer guidance throughout. The sessions are designed for complete beginners, to experienced artists. Materials are provided including an A4 drawing board, drawing materials and paper (but feel free to bring along your own drawing materials ). Held in the beautiful and fully accessible Orangery room with, on-site café for refreshments. BOOKING REQUIRED: Please email to reserve your space or buy tickets from link above. EXHIBITION: CITIZENS OF ST IVES / All Participants are invited to showcase their portraits in our upcoming exhibition, ‘Citizens of St Ives’,

Venue: The Great Room, Bayspace St Ives, Fernlea Terrace, St Ives
Dates: 13 Nov 25 – 28 Feb 2026

Barnoon Arts presents a lively portrait exhibition, showcasing art created during the open drawing group - celebrating the art of portraiture and the dynamic St Ives community. The Portrait Project began in 2023, featuring community volunteers as models, for a series of open drawing sessions. The artworks have been created by a wide range of participants, from regular attendees of the drawing group to one-time visitors. The collection reflects a rich diversity of artistic experience, spanning from complete beginners and young artists to professionals.

Many pieces were created rapidly from direct observation, capturing the immediacy and energy of life drawing. The collection showcases a rich variety of styles and media, including works in ink, pen, charcoal, from traditional to contemporary approaches. The exhibition continues to evolve with work added as further sessions take place.

• Price £40 

• Tues 17th Feb 2026 / 10.30 - 1.00pm

• St Ives Arts Club, Westcotts Quay

• Tickets: Eventbrite link

Have you wanted to  try abstract painting?  This workshop with Zoe Eaton looks at intuitive approaches to creating abstracts, using  a series of playful and creative exercises, designed to tap into your inner sense of colour,  form and composition.  Get to experiment with  mixed media including  gouache, pastels and collage.  Zoe shares her methods of finding  inspirations, keeping a sketchbook and creating  a variety of study pieces, to develop ideas.  Leave with an A5 sketchbook filled with your studies, and a finished piece on quality papers.  Suitable for all levels of ability including beginners.   To book, message us to reserve your place or purchase your ticket, above via Eventbrite link.

• Thursdays 10.30 - 12:00 Starting From April 2026

• £12 per person (includes all materials)

• Suitable For Adults and Children of all Ages

• Reservation via Eventbrite

Discover the joy of sketching outdoors, in this relaxed and informal session, led by Pete Giles. Capture the charm of St Ives through a series of sketches using fine liner pens and graphite on high-quality drawing paper. Whether you're picking up a pencil for the first time or refining your existing skills, these sessions are perfect for all levels. With guidance and tips at every stage, you'll gain confidence in translating what you see into beautiful artwork. Join us and let your creativity flow!  In bad weather we may have to work indoors, or cancel the session.

Reserve your place on Eventbrite and payment can be made on the day.     

• Date TBA

• Price £40 per person

• Suitable for all ages and abilities 

• Venue: Upstairs theatre room, St Ives Arts club, Westcotts Quay

• TICKETS

Explore the vibrant world of colour theory in a fun, hands-on workshop designed for creatives and anyone keen on mastering colour application. Led by artist Zoe Eaton, this session delves into practical exercises and engaging discussions, providing valuable insights into colour mixing and its application in your creative practice.

• Colour Theory  :  Understand principles of colour theory. and create a 12-part colour wheel. Identify the Components of Colour:  Hue, Saturation and Bias. Learn how to mix any colour, without wasting time and pigments.

• Application Of Colour: Investigate how colours interact with each other and explore concepts such as complementary, , harmonious and neutral colours. Explore colour application in design, and the work of artists..
  Leave the workshop with a notebook full of colour exercises, a colour wheel and recipes for future reference.

LARGE GROUPS- INDOORS  (3 + persons)

(3 - 15 persons) We use local spaces/rooms in St Ives for large groups.   For schools or groups larger than15 people, please get in touch for an individual quote. All our indoor sessions include full tuition, materials, aprons, and tea/coffee.

Minimum price is £250 per indoor session or price per head - whichever is greater.

Maximinum price £400 (for up to 15 people)

Select from any of the subjects mentioned above, plus additional options below. 

• Watercolour or Gouache Painting: Local scenes or still life / £25 per head

• Abstract Painting inspired by St Ives Modernist Artists  (£40 per head)

• Portrait Painting or Drawing ( £40 per head)

• Abstract Drawing with Peter Giles (£40 per head )

• Acrylic Painting on Canvas - Choose subject from local scenes, still life or abstract (£40 per head)