Workshops, Classes & Events
HOW TO BOOK AN EVENT
- EMAIL: [email protected]
- ONLINE Some events can be booked online via EVENTBRITE (see event description)
- IN PERSON - Pop in to the gallery at Barnoon Arts, Westcotts Quay, St Ives TR26 2DY
- TELEPHONE: Call or message 0790 0095203
- SCHOOL VISITS, LARGE GROUPS and Private Parties - Please email us for enquiries.
Monday Open Drawing Class
- Oct Dates Mon 14, 21, 28th 10:00 am - 12:00pm (2 hours)
- SUITABLE FOR: Adults & Accompanied Children, beginners & practiced artists
- COST: £12 Per Session inc. materials and refreshments
- VENUE : Upstairs at St Ives Arts Club
- TO BOOK: email or msg us to reserve your place, payment can be made on the day
Would you like to Learn to draw? Or practise and develop your existing drawing skills? We offer a set theme each week, with materials provided. Held in the historic St Ives Arts Club, these stand alone sessions allow you to drop in to just one session, or attend on a regular basis. A social and creative way to start your week! There's help and guidance on hand, with approaches to techniques and chosen media, with Tutors Zoe Eaton, Pete Giles and occassional guest tutors.
Draw St Ives!
- 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
St Ives Sketchbook / Holiday Journal
- Price £20 per person (Free for aged 5 and under)
- Wednesdays 10:30 - 12:30
- 16/23/30th October
- Suitable for all ages and abilities including complete beginners and accompanied children.
Join us for a vibrant and creative event, with Sketchbook Journalling in St Ives. Discover the benefits of keeping a Sketchbook journal - a fluid method of collecting visual information and combining sketching, collage, and mixed media, This session is packed with tips and apporaches to capturing what we come across during the session. Explore a variety of drawing techniques to capture what you see - with materials that are easy to use on the go. We provide all the materials you will need - including an A5 sketchbook to fill and keep. This event is entirely outdoors, In case of bad weather, we may have to move indoors, or cancel the event altogether. Booking recommended to ensure your place. Its free to reserve, and payment can be made on the day. RESERVE YOUR PLACE ON EVENTBRITE HERE
St Ives in Watercolour
- Tuesdays 10:30 - 12:30/ October 15, 29th 2024
- £20 per person, including materials.
- Suitable for adults and accompanied children.
- Outdoor Painting Session.
Experience the charm of St Ives through the medium of watercolor 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. Meet at Barnoon Arts, Westcotts Quay. Message us to save your space, pop into the gallery, or reserve your place here EVENTBRITE TICKET BOOKING
Intuitive Abstract Painting Workshop
- Price £40 ( inc materials )
- Mon 21 October 2024 / 2- 4.30 pm / The Crypt Gallery, St Ives
- Thursday 10 April 2025 / 2 - 4.30 pm / St Ives Arts Club
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 watercolour, 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 a finished piece on quality papers or board.
Suitable for all levels of ability including beginners. All materials, tools, aprons and a sketchbook are provided.
To book, message us to reserve your place or purchase your ticket via EVENTBRITE
ABSTRACT DRAWING with Peter Giles
- £35 inc materials and refreshments
- Tuesday 22nd October 2:00 - 4:30pm / Crypt Gallery St Ives Society of Artists.
Delve into the world of patterns and abstraction, with artist Peter Giles. Suitable for all levels of drawing ability, from complete beginners, to those who wish to find a different way to draw and discover a new language.
During the session we will be using a combination of exploration exercises and discussion and finish with a final piece on larger paper. First we will explore shapes and lines, as a basis for building pattern - then Introduce colour with coloured pencils, markers pens and more. An afternoon to dive into the abstract and explore. TO BOOK ; email, or messages us , details at top of page. or CLICK HERE
Colourful Language! Understanding Colour Theory
- 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.
Wild Sketching
- £30 per person, including materials
- Suitable for adults and accompanied children aged 12 plus
- Tuesday 15 April 2025 / 2.00 - 4.30 PM
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.
Group / Private Bookings
We provide tailor-made sessions suitable for a variety of needs, ranging from individual tutoring to larger group settings, ideal for private events, family gatherings, educational institutions, and corporate team-building activities. Additionally, we offer the convenience of coming to your location (e,g, holiday let, workplace, school ) within the local area.
Select from the list of available subjects. Each session lasts for up to two and a half hours and comes with all necessary materials included. Feel free to contact us to discuss your specific needs,
SMALL GROUP SESSIONS IN OUR STUDIO
- 2 and half hour session 10:00 am or 2:00 pm
- £150 inc materias and refreshments - for max 2 people
- Upstairs in our beautiful studio overlooking St Ives Bay, fits 2 people
LARGER GROUP BOOKINGS
- Held outside / In St Ives or local hired space
- Groups size up to 10 people - £250 per session - Includes materials.
- School Groups Min £250, plus £10 per head nos over 10.
SUBJECT CHOICES
Water Colour Painting :Gain tips and approaches in using watercolours to capture the beauty of this lovely medium. Choose your subject from: landscape / seascape / plants gardens or still life. Finish with several studies and a finished painting on quality watercolour papers.
Landscape Plein Air in Acrylic Paint :Enjoy the immediacy or working outdoors! Capture the views by painting with acrylics on canvas board. We provide detailed guidance every step of the way. We venture outdoors to take preliminary photos and sketches, and then creatie the paitning. If weather is not great, we can move indoors to complete the artwork. You’ll receive assistance with composition, color mixing, mastering paint and brush techniques, creating a base layer, and putting the final touches on your creation.
Paint An Abstract Work of Art:Draw upon the innovative styles of St Ives’ modernist abstract artists to forge your unique abstract pieces. Begin by creating a paper collage, to explore ideas, color and composition. Use your collage as a basis for your final art work on canvas board, or high-quality paper using watercolours, gouache or acrylic paints. A lovely session for all ages.
Mixed Media Sketching : A fun and relaxed sketching the beautiful surroundings - Explore a variety of drawing techniques to capture what you see - we make several sketches of outdoor scenes or indoor surrounds - from local scenes, buildings, plants gardens, and discover the joy of drawing from direct observation. We work outdoors, or move indoors if weather dictates. Leave with a sketchbook or several works on paper.
Other Subjects / Painting Portraits / Using Oil Paints / Mixed Media painting / please ask
TO BOOK: See details at top of page.