Course details
In this workshop you’ll create imaginative, original works on paper inspired by St Ives – land, sea & town.
Using a combination of photographic imagery, vibrant inks and other mediums, you’ll explore ways to apply and experiment with materials. You’ll also consider colour combinations and shape to create strong compositions. Ellie will help you discover how to bring energy and texture to your artwork through layering and mark making.
Ellie Williams is a painter and printmaker based in Redruth. She makes work that reflects both her love of materials and explorations of place and landscape. She enjoys inspiring others to pursue their own creativity through expressive and experimental techniques.
For young artists aged 11-16, this group helps young people connect with their creativity and get to know contemporary art practices.
SCHOLARSHIPS: Thanks to generous support from our fee paying families and St Ives Rotary, we are able to offer up to 4 scholarship places per session awarded on a need basis. If you are on a low income please contact [email protected] for an application form to apply for a free scholarship place.
FUNDRAISING: If you are able to support a free place for another child, we would be hugely grateful if you would add a donation to your booking at checkout.
What to Bring
Our studios are fully equipped and we provide you with all the art materials you need for your workshop, so just bring yourself and lots of enthusiasm!
We provide aprons but encourage you to not wear your best clothes.
Timings and Breaks
The workshops start at 2pm and finish at 4pm. We will have a comfort break in the middle.
The class will be held in the ground floor studio at the School of Painting.
Meet Your Tutor
Ellie Williams
Ellie is an artist and designer based in Cornwall, her work spans disciplines including drawing, painting, printmaking and design for performance, installations, film & events.
She studied art and design at Wimbledon School of Art and went on to graduate with a BA Hons in Fine Art from Falmouth University.
“The work I make, and projects I’m most drawn to reflect both my love of the natural world and explorations of how we experience place and landscape in ways beyond simply the physical. When painting, I use various medias on canvas and paper alongside printmaking – often combining techniques to develop a space where memories and imagination collide, creating imagery through playful and intuitive experimentation.”
Safeguarding
At St Ives School of Painting we recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.
Our Trustees, staff and volunteers share this commitment. All our tutors are DBS checked, see our Safeguarding Policy under our Quick Links in the footer.
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