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Jul 8

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How do you start a painting when you don’t know where to start? Artist @kittyhillier starts with a slow exploration of her surroundings. Through her course, Abstract Coastline, she will show you how to use all your senses, and pay attention to the seasonal transitions, forgotten spaces and discarded objects which can serve as inspiration for your work πŸͺΈ Escape the bustle of St Ives, and unwind in our peaceful studios this July. Kitty will also be running this course as a short workshop. πŸ—“ 25-27 July, Abstract Coastline πŸ—“ 19 Sept, Abstract Coastline, 3hr workshop πŸ“ St Ives, Cornwall πŸ”— Book now via the link in our bio

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Jul 7

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Will you be visiting St Ives this summer? β˜€οΈ If you are looking for a fun, creative, and hands-on activity as part of your holiday plans, join us in the studios for one of our workshops - taking place every Wednesday & Thursday. And, on Friday mornings, children can join us for their own chance to get creative! πŸ”— Visit the link in our bio to secure your places #painting #contemporaryart #cornwall #stives #art #landscape #stivescornwall #landscapepainting #landscapeart #artcourse . .

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Jul 3

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#throwbackthursdayπŸ”™ As we get ready to welcome everyone into the studios for a summer of workshops, and the upcoming @stivesseptemberfest, we're rewinding back to the 80's! Take a look at some of our imagery used to showcase our 1981 programme, including a portrait painting demonstration at the school, during what was then called the 'St Ives Festival of Arts' week. It makes us so proud that we can still work in the historic studios to offer a creative space for people visiting from around the world. We look forward to seeing everyone soon! πŸ’« Images top to bottom: πŸ”Ή A new group of students is welcomed to the school πŸ”Ή A 'still life group' at work in the spacious studios πŸ”Ή A portrait painting demonstration at the school during "festival" week

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Jul 2

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β€œAs adults, we never really get the opportunity to play and explore colour” πŸ’« As part of @stivesseptemberfest join @lauramenziesart for a morning of creative art journaling. Explore guided exercises in your journal that encourage self-expression, mindfulness, and artistic play, experimenting with a range of mixed media which will help you work freely and more intuitively. Creative Art Journaling πŸ—“οΈ 25 Sept, 09.30-12.30 Expressive Ink + Acrylic Painting πŸ—“οΈ 25 Sept, 13:30-16:30 πŸ”— Link to book is in our bio

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Jun 30

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Inspired by Turner and guided by @hilaryjeangibson.illustrator, last week’s group explored a fresh and immediate approach to watercolour, emulating Turner’s highly expressive studies known as β€˜colour beginnings’ πŸ‘πŸΌ We have another opportunity to work with Hilary: πŸ—“οΈ 18-20 August, Capturing St Ives πŸ“St Ives, Cornwall πŸ”— Find out more via the link in our bio

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Jun 26

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β€œWe don’t look at things and pick everything up equally in order like a camera does” β€˜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 β€˜represent’ it. Join us in the studio: πŸ—“οΈ 22 - 24 Aug πŸ“St Ives, Cornwall πŸ”— Link to book is in our bio . . #abstract #abstraction #contemporaryart #painting #paint #abstractart #cornwall #stives

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Jun 25

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Final setup for today’s webinar with @garylongartist πŸŽ₯ 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. πŸ”— Sign up by the link in our bio

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Jun 23

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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.

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Jun 21

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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. πŸ”— Watch the full film on YouTube via the link in our bio β€” There’s one more chance to work with Kate this year: πŸ—“οΈ 4-6 July, Artist Retreat Weekend alongside Kieran Stiles πŸ”— Book now via the link in our bio . . . #painting #contemporaryart #cornwall #art #landscape #automaticdrawing #automaticpainting #automaticart #pastel #chalk

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Jun 17

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This hot weather is making the studios look even better! Who’s going to be visiting this summer? β˜€οΈ You can expect: πŸ”Ή Natural coastal light streaming in πŸ”Ή A fresh, airy space πŸ”Ή All the materials you need πŸ”Ή Lots of creative energy πŸ”— Join us in the studios this summer for a short workshop or a 3-day course! . . . #art #artstudio #artstudios #creativespace #artschool #paintingschool #contemporaryart #contemporary #arttuition

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Jun 16

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β€œIt reacts on paper before your very eyes” πŸ’« 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. πŸ”Ή Getting Started with Watercolour πŸ”— Buy now via the link in our bio . . . #watercolours #watercolour #watercolouruk #watercolourartists #beginnerswatercolour #painting #contemporaryart #art #onlineart #onlineartcourse

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Jun 16

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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 πŸ’« There’s one more chance to join Kerry’s courses this year: πŸ—“οΈ 6-8 Oct, Contemporary Landscape (sold out) πŸ—“οΈ 8-10 Dec, Poetry of Process . . . #contemporaryart #abstracts #abstract #landscape #landscapes #landscapeart #oilpaint #oilpainting #oilpaintings #cornwall

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Jun 13

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Paint the South West Coast Path with @greghumphriesart πŸ₯Ύ 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! πŸ—“οΈ 4-6 August πŸ“St Ives, Cornwall πŸ”— Visit the link in our bio to book one of the last remaining places . . . #thesaltpath #saltpath #thesaltpathfilm #raynorwinn #painting #walking #coastpath #coastpathwalk #southwestcoastalpath #contemporaryart #cornwall

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Jun 10

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Join us live πŸŽ₯ 🎨 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 πŸ—“οΈ Part One: 25 June πŸ—“οΈ Part Two: 2 July πŸ”— Visit the link in our bio to find out more and sign up today! . . . #contemporaryart #painting #cornwall #onlineart #onlineartclass #onlineartclasses #figure #figurepaintings #figuredrawing #landscape #lauraknight #damelauraknight

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Jun 9

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One month countdown ⏳ Just one month to go before we kick off our workshops! Each week we will be sharing what’s coming up throughout the summer. First up, a brand-new workshop with local artist & tutor, Liz Hough. During Abstraction on the Beach, you will follow in the footsteps of John Piper. After heading out to the harbour with sketchbooks and charcoals, back in the studios Liz will demonstrate with mixed media, showing you how to transform studies into busy harbour scenes. Personalise your own findings into a series of small collages to take away! πŸ—“ 23 & 30 July πŸ•™ 10.00-13.00 πŸ“ Porthmeor Studios, St Ives πŸ”— Visit our β€˜shop’ via the link in our bio to book now

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Jun 7

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

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Jun 2

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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. πŸ“½οΈ Figure on a Rock - Inspired by Dame Laura Knight πŸ—“οΈ Part one: 25 June, 10.00-12.30 πŸ—“οΈ Part two: 2 July, 10.00-13.00 πŸ”— Sign up now via the link Model wears a stunning red linen dress from @seasaltcornwall πŸ’«

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May 31

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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 πŸ—“οΈ 3-5 November πŸ“St Ives, Cornwall πŸ”— Link is in our bio . . . #painting #contemporaryart #artist #art #artstudio #alicemumford #alicemumfordartist #stilllifeart

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