Workshops, Classes & Events

• :Thursdays & Saturdays  /  10.30 - 12:00
• £10 per person (includes all materials)
• Suitable For Adults and Children of all Ages,  for complete beginners and above

Join us for a fun and informal outdoor sketching session with Tutor Pete Giles and leave with several  sketches of beautiful St.Ives.  There is help on hand at each step with  techniques on capturing what you see  -  So whether you are a complete beginner to drawing - or have more experience  - these sessions are for you!  Booking advised  - message us or feel free to reserve your place on Eventbrite,  payment can be made on the day.    ONLINE EVENTBRIGHT BOOKING HERE     

• Tuesdays  10:30 - 12:30
• £20 per person, including  materials. 
• Suitable for adults and accompanied children.
• Outdoor Painting Session.

Experience the charm of St Ives through the medium of watercolo,r in an engaging outdoor class led by Zoe Eaton.   Each stand along session takes place within a short stroll from the gallery. You’ll have the opportunity to create multiple artworks, drawing inspiration from the day’s theme and techniques, which may include landscapes, street scenes, harbour views,  beaches, or botanical subjects.   Guidance and support are  available throughout the session  and all materials are supplied. The event is entirely outdoors, in very bad weather, we may have to work indoors or cancel this event.     Message us to save your space,  pop into the gallery,  or reserve your place here  EVENTBRITE TICKET BOOKING

• £30 per person, including  materials 
• Suitable for adults and accompanied children aged 12 plus
• Tuesdays  1.30 - 4.00 PM 
• 9 July,  23 July,  6 August,  20 August, 17 September 

Join us for  outdoor  sking session,  around the wilder  side of St Ives!  We will  take a walk around  the beautiful coastal path,  making stops along the way to create drawings of the landscape, sea, rocks, plants, open skies or wildlife that we encounter.   Fill a sketchbook using an array of drawing media and techniques. There's plenty of help on hand, whether you are a drawing novice, or an experienced artist.  All materials will be provided including a sketchbook and use of all materials.

The session is entirely outdoors with a moderate walk of approximately two miles, across at times uneven ground.   It is essential that you dress for whatever the weather may bring - with adequate sun/rain protection, and sturdy footwear.  Final  destination and route is dependant on time of year, weather etc and will be confirmed on booking, 

To book contact us, details above to reserve your place, or buy your ticket online click here  EVENTBRITE

• £20 per person, including  materials 
• Suitable for families and accompanied children - of all ages!
• Mondays in  August .5th, 12th, 19th, 26th,

Come along and make art!  We will be set up painting  above Porthminster beach.  with easels, aprons, brushes , paints and canvas all supplied.  Come along and take inspiration from the beautiful view-  from   sky, boats, sea or people on  Porthmeor beach,  We will be using   acrylic paint on a small canvas.   Pre book your  slot,  or we have spaces for walk ins on the day. 

TO BOOK : message us with your details,  date and preferred starting time, ( 10,30, 12,30 or 2,30 pm) and payment can be made on the day

• 5th - 8 th November 2024
• Suitable for adults of all abilities, from beginners upwards.
• Three nights accommodation at Una St Ives.
• Price from £595 inclusive 

We have teemed up with Una St Ives  - for an immersive three-day sketching and painting holiday in picturesque St Ives!  Included in the price of your stay :

Three nights stay in a luxury lodge at Una St Ives Resort – Enjoy the Spa and leisure facilities and a complimentary 30 minute spa treatment.  Breakfast each morning and two evening meals in the award-winning Una Kitchen. Opening Drinks Reception and meal on the first night.

Guided Outdoor painting and sketching Sessions with artists Zoe Eaton and Peter Giles.  Experience plein air painting and drawing on the rugged coast, wild  moorland, areas of outstanding natural beauty and pretty streets and harbour of St Ives.

Gallery visits including Tate St Ives and the Barbara Hepworth Museum.    Rates start from just £595 per person, based on two people sharing a twin/double room with shared bathroom with Single occupancy rates starting  from £662  

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TO BOOK: email [email protected] or message with details.  20% deposit payable on booking . 

• Price £40  ( inc materials )
•  Mon 16 September 1,30 - 4.00  (St Ives Library)
•  Suitable for all ages and abilities 
• To book  :  Message us, details at top of page

Create several abstract works with waterbased paints on paper and learn how to develop your own  intuitive painting style with abstract artist  Zoe Eaton.   

We start with  a series of playful and creative exercises, designed to tap into your inner abstract artist!  Explore improvisational mark making  to develop ideas. Experiment with tools and techniques using  watercolour, guoache, collage  and mixed media to create a variety of study pieces.  These ideas are used to form the basis of your final  painting, using  water based  paints on quality paper.  To book, message us to reserve your place 

• 6 April, 2:00 - 4:00 pm - 
• Price £30 per person ( inc materials and refreshments)
•  Suitable for all ages and abilities 
• Venue: St Ives Arts Club (upstairs theatre room)

A fun and hands on workshop  that explores colour theory, for creatives and anyone interested in understanding and applying colour effectively.

Artist Zoe Eaton leads this session through practical exercises and discussion.  Gain insights into colour theory to help with mixing colours  and applying this to your creative practice.

• Colour Theory  :  Understand the fundamental principles of colour theory. and create a 12-part colour wheel. Identify the Components of Colour:  Hue, Saturation and Bias.
•  Learn how to mix colours effectively using these components. Quickly get the colour you want every time, without wasting materials!   
• Application Of Colour: Investigate how colours interact with each other and explore concepts such as complementary colours, harmonious colours,  
• Leave the workshop with a notebook full of colour exercises, a colour wheel and recipes for  future reference.   

To book, message us to reserve your place, payment can be made on the day.