Studio Journal
Welcome to our Studio Journal, where we share creative inspiration and ideas, stories from artists past and present, and useful guides to St Ives and beyond.
Art Club Collective: Term One
Welcome to the first 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 – not just on ours canvases, but…
The Art of Paying Attention
Why painting might be the antidote to our distracted world. We spend much of our day looking – but rarely noticing. Painting asks something very different of us. To create art, you have to slow down. You have to look carefully. The subtle colours inside a shadow, the way light shifts across a surface, the…
Peter Lanyon: Flight, Landscape, + the Spirit of St Ives
Few British artists are as inseparable from place as Peter Lanyon. His art is not just inspired by Cornwall – it moves through it, shaped by wind, cliffs, sea, and lived experience. Nowhere is this connection more felt than in St Ives, the artistic community that became both his home and the centre of his…
In Conversation: Helen Ward
We’re pleased to welcome artist Helen Ward to our team of artist tutors for 2026. Helen is a visual artist whose work embraces experimentation, chance, and the creative possibilities of “mistake making,” developing a distinctive visual language that captures both observation and thought. Helen graduated from Farnham University with a BA (Hons) in Fine Art,…
The Art of Regular Creativity
Somewhere along the way, making art can start to feel complicated. Life gets busy. Energy gets stretched. Expectations creep in. And the thing that once felt freeing slowly turns into something we keep meaning to get back to. “I’ll make time when things calm down.”“I’ll start again when I feel inspired.”“I don’t want to make…
The Rise of Gelli Printing: Why This Playful Printmaking Technique Is Everywhere
In recent years, Gelli Printing has surged in popularity across the creative world. From professional artists and illustrators to hobbyists, teachers, and journalers, more people than ever are discovering the joy of this accessible and experimental form of printmaking. Scroll through social media or wander into a modern art studio, and chances are you’ll spot…
Your Monthly Roundup: January
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In Conversation: Neil Canning
We’re pleased to welcome artist Neil Canning to our team of artist tutors for 2026! We caught up with Neil ahead of his first studio course taking place in June. Although on the surface Neil’s work may appear to be quite abstract, it remains very much a part of the landscape/seascape tradition. Rather than taking…
How Art Could Help You Live Longer
5 reasons why staying creative is good for your wellbeing Creativity is often seen as something reserved for artists or professionals, but in reality it’s a vital part of being human. Whether you paint, write, cook, make music, or simply enjoy learning something new, staying creative has powerful benefits for your emotional and physical wellbeing….
Why St Ives Is The Perfect Place For A Creative Escape
Wondering where to go on holiday this year? If you are looking for a slower pace, space to disconnect and reset – St Ives could be an ideal location. St Ives has long been celebrated as one of the UK’s most inspiring coastal towns. With its unique light, artistic heritage, and slower pace of life,…
How to Get Back Into Making Art
January doesn’t need to be about becoming a new creative. For many, this time of year is quieter, slower, and a little disorienting. You might feel creatively flat after the Christmas break – or you might be standing at the beginning, unsure where to start. This guide isn’t about fixing yourself or setting ambitious resolutions….
Thank You for Supporting Our Youth Programme in 2025
In 2025, our Youth Programme continued with a clear purpose: to widen access to creativity and make space for young people who need it most. Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, funders and community partners, 330 young people were able to engage with art, often at moments in their lives when that access mattered…
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