Studio Journal

So, you know that a friend or loved one is creative. Maybe they are an artist at any stage of their practice. Maybe they have just finished art college and are looking for ways to keep going. Or maybe you are the one who sees just how creative they really are – even if they…

Welcome to the third edition of The Art Club Collective – a space where we gather together the stories, moments, and artwork that emerge from inside Art Club each month. At the end of every term, we will take a step back and look at what’s been created – the small wins, the breakthroughs, the…

During the third term of Online Art Club, we explored Landscape – taking inspiration from wherever you are, urban or rural, a view from a window, an imaginary place or memory. In the final session, Iona Sanders paid a fitting tribute to the late, great David Hockney, learning about his bold use of colour, his…

It has been a journey of discovery for Laura since she joined our yearlong Porthmeor Programme in 2019. Since then, she has become a much-loved part of the School, working alongside our Studio Team to help keep the studios running smoothly, while also nurturing young people through creativity and wellbeing. Laura, Studio Technician Life in…

Drawn by the clear Atlantic light, dramatic coastline and working harbour, generations of painters, sculptors, potters and makers have found inspiration in St Ives – helping to shape the town’s reputation as an internationally recognised art colony. Today, that creative spirit is still very much alive. From major galleries and museums to independents tucked in…

St Ives has long been a place where people come to be inspired. With its working harbour, cobbled streets, bright coastal light and thriving art scene – it is a place to slow down, and try something creative. This summer, our short art workshops offer an accessible way to experience painting and drawing in St…

Our Create Room programme is expanding into two more Cornish schools, offering young people time, support and space to express themselves through art. In a busy school day, or some children, there is not always the opportunity to experiment, to make, or to express what feels difficult to put into words. Create Room was developed…

When artist Iona Sanders was first approached by film set decorator and fellow Cornwall-based artist Kimmy Hussey about putting work forward for an upcoming film, her immediate reaction was surprise. At that stage, Iona knew very little about the project, except that it centred on an artist. Still, the opportunity was intriguing enough to say…

Welcome to the second edition of The Art Club Collective – a space where we gather together the stories, moments, and artwork that emerge from inside Art Club each month. At the end of every term, we will take a step back and look at what’s been created – the small wins, the breakthroughs, the…

Your guide on things to do in St Ives, from boat trips to life drawing.

Every September, the town of St Ives comes alive with a vibrant celebration of art, music and culture. Now in its fifteen-day run (Saturday 12th to Saturday 26th September 2026), the St Ives September Festival offers an inspiring mixture of exhibitions, performances, workshops, theatre, walks, comedy, poetry, films and more. There is going to be…