St Ives Food & Drink Festival
Join us at this year’s Food & Drink Festival where you can try your hand at drawing or painting during one of our outdoor workshops!
Taking place on the stunning Porthminster Beach on Friday 16th – Sunday 18th May, the festival will host a line-up of culinary talent, artisan markets, craft street food, masterclasses, beachside wellness, family fun and live music. There’s something for everyone to enjoy over the weekend and it’s free to attend during the day.
You can find out the full line up of activity for the weekend via the St Ives Food & Drink Festival website and see what we’ll be getting up to below!
Community Area
You will be able to find us on the beach in the community tent during the times below, where we will be running a ‘have-a-go’ group painting activity suitable for children and adults, as well as providing information on everything we offer at the School of Painting. Come and Make Your Mark!
Timings:
Friday: 12.00-18.00
Saturday: 11.00-18.00
Sunday: 11.00-18.00
Outdoor Workshops
Weather dependent, we hope to be running small group outdoor workshops, on the days below (timings are TBC). Workshops will be available to book in advance or you can pay on the day, all abilities welcome and materials will be provided!
Timings:
Life Drawing with Hilary Gibson: Saturday AM & PM
Still Life with Victoria Gillow:
Sunday, 11.00-13.00 and 14:00-16:00
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N.B. weather dependent
25/3/2025
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