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Oct 31

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It all starts with a little curiosity... 💭 Join Alice Mumford on an inspiring exploration of colour, light and depth in her brand-new online series - available soon. 🔗 Sign up to our newsletter to be the first to hear when it launches! . . #painting #light #colour #contemporaryart #onlineartclass #art #alicemumford #artist #stillife

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Oct 29

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“It’s about searching for yourself inside your art, and expressing that through your work.” 🎥 Hear from this year's Porthmeor Programme participants as their yearlong course soon comes to a close. Congratulations to everyone who has joined us on this journey - we can't wait to see what's next! There are just a final few places available on our studio & online programme for 2026. 🔗 Don't miss your chance to apply - visit the link in our bio.

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Oct 27

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This week at St Ives School of Painting 💫 If you're here for half-term we have plenty going on - step out the wind and into the studios for some creative joy: 🗓️ Mon-Weds: Steven Buckler and Liz Luckwell will be getting the group started on their journey into mixed media landscapes 🗓️ Wednesday: Hilary Jean Gibson leads our first of three Big Draw workshops, where you will head outdoors to sketch boats in the harbour! There's still chance to join. 🗓️ Thursday: Jill Eisele leads her sold out workshop, The Spirit of Land + Sea. 🗓️ Thursday: Join us for our regular Thursday evening Life Drawing sessions, 18.30-20.30! Everyone's welcome. 🗓️ Friday: Liz Luckwell will be leading a fun one-day workshop, with an emphasis on enjoying the process of drawing, as much as making a finished piece. Join us in the studios! 🗓️ Friday-Sunday: Final places available for our final artist retreat weekend of the year, led by Liz Hough & Ilker Cinarel It's a busy week... we can't wait to see you in the studios! 🔗 Visit the link into our bio to book your places

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Oct 24

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Capturing the spirit of Joan Eardley 💫 Led by @eiselejill the past few days have been full of expressive skies, coastal energy, and that deep connection between place, people, and landscape that defined the work of Joan Eardley. Congratulations to everyone who joined us and produced a huge amount of work 👏🏼 🔗 Read more about the fascinating life of Joan Eardley over on our blog! #joaneardley #artcourse #inspiredbyplace #scottishart #catterline #artworkshops #paintingthesea #artcommunities

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Oct 22

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Have you visited this location yet? ✍️ We’re so lucky to have these views on our doorstep! . . #stives #sketching #markmakingart #art #contemporaryart #artinspirations #artinspirationdaily #drawing #painting #creating

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Oct 21

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“Just make, and something will come from it” A little reminder from @adrianholmeswoodblock 👨‍🎨 We’re so excited he’s back next year with his ever-popular Japanese Woodblock Printing course! And psst, something new with Adrian will be coming very soon… 👀 . . . #contemporaryart #create #creativity #creativeinspiration #inspo #artinspo #make #art #woodblockprinting

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Oct 20

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This week at St Ives School of Painting 💫 We’re missing the warm sunshine, but the wind has stirred up a wild sea - fitting for the start of today’s course, where students will be exploring the expressive landscapes & seascapes in Joan Eardley’s body of work. Ahead of a jam-packed half-term next week, here’s what’s coming up over the next few days: 🗓️ Mon-Weds: Jill Eisele leads students on a painter’s pilgrimage into the world of the Joan Eardley. 🗓️ Thursday: Join us for our regular Thursday evening Life Drawing sessions, 18.30-20.30! Everyone’s welcome. 🗓️ Sunday: Painter and printmaker @elliewilliams.art will be leading ‘Imagined Landscapes’ for @porthmeor_youngartists. We have two spots left for 7-10 year olds in the morning, and three spots left for 11-16 year olds in the afternoon! 🔗 Visit the link into our bio to book your places

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Oct 15

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Framed by Light | New Course for 2026 👇 Our brand-new course with artist Eleanor Crow explores how natural light moves across objects and architecture, revealing how shadow, reflection, and subtle shifts in tone can bring still life and space to life on the canvas. Draw inspiration from artists such as Vanessa Bell, Mary Potter, Gwen John, and Francis Campbell Boileau Cadell. @e.crow.studio 🪟 Framed by Light: Painting Interiors with a Window 📅 15 - 17 May 2026 🔗 Reserve your place today with a £100 deposit, visit the link in our bio

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Oct 15

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We know a place 👨‍🎨 And we’ve been here since 1938. Join us in 2026 for your next art course! #painting #contemporaryart #cornwallexploring #cornwall #cornwalluk #stives #art #artcourse #artinspirations #artstudıo

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Oct 13

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For anyone who needs to hear this today 🩵 The wisest of words from Camilla Dixon. Head over to our YouTube channel for more creative inspiration. . . . #creating #createcreatecreate #painting #making #art #contemporaryart #abstract #abstractart #cornwall #stivescornwall

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Oct 13

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This week at St Ives School of Painting 💫 We have three more inspiring courses coming up this week! Will you be visiting St Ives during half-term later this month? We're running three brilliant one-day workshops focused around sketching & drawing. In the meantime, here's what's coming up this week: 🗓️ Mon-Weds: Tom Rickman leads on his course The Minimalist Landscape, exploring the art of simplicity within landscapes. 🗓️ Thursday: Join us for our regular Thursday evening Life Drawing sessions, 18.30-20.30! Everyone's welcome. 🗓️ Fri-Sun: A fast track into painting with acrylics, Ilker Cinarel leads his ever-popular sold out 3-day course, Discover Painting. 🗓️ Fri-Sun: Gary Long will be sharing the secrets when it comes to conveying that fleeting moment when a waves crashes onto the shore, through Where Sea Meets Land (one place still available!) 🔗 Visit the link into our bio to secure your spot

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Oct 9

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Is there a place that sparks your creativity? 💥 For @ionasanders it’s the energy and atmosphere of Newlyn - the small fishing town where she paints and finds inspiration. 🎬 Hear more from Iona in our full length film on YouTube . . #artistinspiration #artistlife #contemparyart #newlyn #cornwall #whatinspiresyou #findyourinspiration

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Oct 1

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The Big Draw Festival Month is here 💫 October is the official @thebigdraw Festival month, with events taking place across more than 35 countries worldwide - and this year, we’re taking part! We have three inspiring one-day workshops taking place in the studio, as well as our Life Drawing classes throughout October, which are perfect for anyone who is looking to give drawing a go. Join us this October for the world’s biggest celebration of drawing: ✍️ Life Drawing 🗓️ Every Thursday, 18.30-20.30 🗓️ Sat 4 Oct, 10.30-16.15 🗓️ Following Saturdays, 10.00-13.00 Workshops: ✍️ Anatomy of the Boat with Hilary Jean Gibson 🗓️ 29 Oct, 10.00-16.30 ✍️ The Spirit of Land + Sea with Jill Eisele 🗓️ 30 Oct, Currently sold out ✍️ Playful Still Life with Liz Luckwell 🗓️ 31 Oct, 10.00-16.30 🔗 Follow the link in our bio to secure your places! @hilaryjeangibson.illustrator @eiselejill @lizzyluckwellart . . #draw #drawdrawdraw #drawsomething #bigdraw #thebigdraw #contemporaryart #art #drawn #drawntogether

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Sep 30

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Last chance to apply⏳ Applications are closing soon for The Porthmeor Programme, our yearlong artist development course, available both online or in person. Designed to help you discover and strengthen your creative voice over the course of a year, grow through monthly workshops, expert guidance, and a supportive community of peers. 🔗 Want to know what it’s like? Hear from past participants and explore the full course details through the link in our bio. . . . #artistcommunity #creativegrowth #contemporaryart #artdevelopment #artistdevelopment #creativejourney #porthmeorprogramme #artistsofinstagram #artinspiration #creativecommunity

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Sep 29

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This week at St Ives School of Painting 💫 We are looking forward to a week of bright autumnal sunshine, which is perfect for our upcoming courses. All our students will be getting the opportunity to head outdoors! Here's what's coming up: 🗓️ Mon-Weds: @julianvilarrubi leads Landscape & Composition for the first time in the Fuller Studio 🗓️ Mon-Weds: Artist @johndyergallery teaches 'Painting St Ives: Your Narrative' for the first time, with a mixture of outdoor exploration and focused studio practice 🗓️ Thursday: You can still join us for our regular Thursday evening Life Drawing sessions, 18.30-20.30 at The Island Centre. 🗓️ Fri-Sun: @andrew.barrowman leads his sold out course, Autumn Seascapes in Oils! 🔗 Don't forget, our 2026 courses are now available to book! Visit the links in our bio to find out more.

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Sep 25

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Come with us on our penultimate day of @stivesseptemberfest workshops 💫 @eiselejill led Painting Dramatic Landscapes and Painting Dramatic Seascapes, and the group enjoyed some glorious Autumn sunshine. Thank you to everyone who joined our workshops during the festival, we can’t wait for next year! 🔗 There’s still a few opportunities to join our courses this Autumn, visit the link in our bio to find out more. . . . #autumn #september #painting #sketching #artworkshop #artstudios #artstudio #stives #cornwall

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Sep 23

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BRUSHWORK | LIZ HOUGH 🎬 Taken from our longer Brushwork film, artist tutor Liz Hough talks about the importance of stepping back, evaluating her own work, and allowing herself time to reflect - all of which helped her connect with her practice on a deeper level. Liz’s insights into her work, career, and experience as a teacher have been invaluable to so many of her students - and this October, there’s one more opportunity to work with Liz and fellow artist tutor Ilker Cinarel on our Artist Retreat Weekend. If you’re looking for fresh perspectives, renewed clarity, and the space to reconnect with your work, our Retreats are a brilliant opportunity. 🔗 Don’t miss your chance to join Liz & Ilker - visit the link in our bio to secure your place. 📅 29 – 31 October 📍 St Ives, Cornwall . . . #contemporaryart #painting #abstract #abstractlandscape #abstractartwork #artstudios #artcourse

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Sep 22

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This week at St Ives School of Painting 💫 It's week two of @stivesseptemberfest! We have a very busy studio and all of our workshops have now sold out - however, there are still opportunities to join our 3-day course at the end of the week. Here's what's coming up: 🗓️ Mon-Weds: Eleanor Crow leads our sold-out 3 day course, Still Life Variations 🗓️ Mon: Steven Buckler is running two workshops; Everyone Can Draw & Discover Mixed Media - perfect for learning the basics! 🗓️ Tues: Students will be capturing the unique streets and iconic harbour with Hilary Jean Gibson, through her sold out workshops 'Postcards from St Ives' 🗓️ Weds: Jill Eisele leads her extremely popular painting workshops 'Dramatic Landscapes' and 'Dramatic Seascapes' 🗓️ Thurs: For the first time in the studio, artist Laura Menzies will be leading Creative Art Journaling and Expressive Ink + Acrylic Painting workshops 🗓️ Fri-Sun: We have just two places remaining on our 3-day course with Kitty Hillier, slow down and connect with your surroundings through Abstracting Nature 🔗 Don't forget, our first group of 2026 courses are now available to book! Visit the links in our bio to find out more.

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Sep 17

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Introducing our new How-To Series 🎥 Looking for quick, bite-sized exercises to stay creative and keep learning? Each week we’ll share short, practical tips and techniques from some of our online courses - like how to choose the right brushes, set up your paint palette, or tips on how to paint more intuitively. 🎥 Watch the first two episodes on our YouTube channel now 👉 Find the link in our bio and don’t forget to hit subscribe for weekly tips & exercises . . . #painting #arttips #artadvice #arttutorials #learnart #art #contemporaryart #artist

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