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“We don’t look at things and pick everything up equally in order like a camera does”

‘Observation + Abstraction’ is an ideal opportunity for anyone who is looking to shift from purely representational expression to something more individual.

Camilla will encourage you to pull-out the abstract elements of a scene, rather than attempting to ‘represent’ it.

Join us in the studio:

🗓️ 22 - 24 Aug
📍St Ives, Cornwall
🔗 Link to book is in our bio

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Final setup for today’s webinar with @garylongartist 🎥

If you’re joining us for Figure on a Rock - Inspired by Dame Laura Knight at 10am, share your stories with us @stivespainting!

If you can’t join us today, you can catch up on the recording of Part 1 and join us on 2 July for part two.

🔗 Sign up by the link in our bio ...

St Ives light and a space to create 🤝

The unique St Ives light has inspired artists from around the world for so many years, and you can see why.

Experience it for yourself, book a creative escape today. ...

BRUSHWORK | KATE SOUTHWORTH 🎬

As part of our short series of films, artist Kate Southworth shares how the Cornish landscape, particularly West Penwith, and automatic techniques influence her art.

🔗 Watch the full film on YouTube via the link in our bio

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There’s one more chance to work with Kate this year:

🗓️ 4-6 July, Artist Retreat Weekend alongside Kieran Stiles
🔗 Book now via the link in our bio

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This hot weather is making the studios look even better! Who’s going to be visiting this summer? ☀️

You can expect:

🔹 Natural coastal light streaming in
🔹 A fresh, airy space
🔹 All the materials you need
🔹 Lots of creative energy

🔗 Join us in the studios this summer for a short workshop or a 3-day course!

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“It reacts on paper before your very eyes” 💫

Whether you are a complete beginner or looking to refine your skills, discover the tools and techniques you will need to get you started on your watercolour journey.

🔹 Getting Started with Watercolour
🔗 Buy now via the link in our bio

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Which landscapes do you draw comfort from?

Last week’s group explored their own personal approaches to landscape painting with artist Kerry Harding - and the studio was full of experimentation and individuality 💫

There’s one more chance to join Kerry’s courses this year:

🗓️ 6-8 Oct, Contemporary Landscape (sold out)
🗓️ 8-10 Dec, Poetry of Process

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Paint the South West Coast Path with @greghumphriesart 🥾

Have you seen the film adaptation of Raynor Winn’s memoir, The Salt Path yet?

If you’ve been inspired to get out onto the coast path, we have the perfect opportunity for you to join us here in St Ives. Connect with the stunning scenery and capture your surroundings through sketching and painting!

🗓️ 4-6 August
📍St Ives, Cornwall
🔗 Visit the link in our bio to book one of the last remaining places

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Join us live 🎥 🎨

Broadcast from our studios in St Ives, learn a new approach to capturing the human figure - inspired by the paintings of Dame Laura Knight.

🎬 Figure on a Rock with Gary Long
🗓️ Part One: 25 June
🗓️ Part Two: 2 July

🔗 Visit the link in our bio to find out more and sign up today!

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One way to brighten up a grey Saturday in St Ives 🩵

Call into Porthmeor Studios to see @johndyergallery summer exhibition - a collection of recent work!

🔗 John’s also teaching with us at the end of September - visit the link in our bio to find out more. ...

New Live Webinar 🎬

Join us on 25 June for the first part of our inspiring new webinar, Figure on a Rock, with artist Gary long.

Explore techniques for drawing and painting the human figure within a landscape and be transported to Cornwall through scenic footage evoking the landscapes depicted by Dame Laura Knight in the early 1900s.

📽️ Figure on a Rock - Inspired by Dame Laura Knight
🗓️ Part one: 25 June, 10.00-12.30
🗓️ Part two: 2 July, 10.00-13.00
🔗 Sign up now via the link

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BRUSHWORK | Alice Mumford 🎬

As part of our short series of films, artist Alice Mumford RWA invites us into her studio as she paints and talks through the importance of observation and composition.

🎞️ Watch the full film over on our YouTube channel!

Want to learn more? There’s a few places left on Alice’s final course for 2025:

🌷 Silver Light
🗓️ 3-5 November
📍St Ives, Cornwall
🔗 Link is in our bio

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Discover our brand new online course with watercolourist @david_webb_art, designed to give you a thorough grounding in painting with this versatile medium.

Guided by David through demonstrations and exercises, you will:

🔹 Explore the properties of watercolours
🔹 Gain confidence in colour mixing
🔹 Gain confidence in layering paint
🔹 Learn to capture the essence of a scene

Start your watercolour journey today! ...

Changing Tides with Kieran Stiles 🌊

On our upcoming 3-day course, learn how to create the effect of light shimmering on water with the use of cold wax and oils. Kieran will share with you how being and working outdoors can transform your practice through direct experience.

🗓️ 8-10 August
📍St Ives, Cornwall
🔗Book your place via the Shop link in our bio

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Painterly Printmaking: Day Two 💫

We are part way through a hands-on, experimental printmaking workshop with the brilliant @rachaelkantaris at the newly renovated @porthmeor_print_workshop!

On just the second day, so much work has been made and the workshop is full of sunlight and energy. We can’t wait to see what comes out of day three.

Rachael’s running her course again in November, book in advance before all the places get taken up!

🗓️ 26 - 28 November
📍Porthmeor Print Workshop
🔗 Follow the link in our bio

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Sunny studios and dynamic landscapes 💫

Last week @eiselejill led students through three days of expressive painting with oil paints and bars. From painting en plein air on the cliffs to working in the studio using brushes, knives and other tools to develop mark making! The studio looked incredible…

Jill has limited places on her final course this year:

🗓️ 20-22 Oct, Joan Eardley - Land, Sea, People

🔗 Links in our bio

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