Our children’s workshops are a unique opportunity for children to work in a professional art studio
with contemporary artists.
Come join in on our locals’ sessions, Sundays once a month in term-time. 10am to 12 midday.
Summer Term 2024 dates: 12th May, 9th June, 7th July
We are happy to continue to offer limited FREE Scholarship places for those on low income. Please contact Cat Lee Youth Arts Manager for a Scholarship application form to apply cat@schoolofpainting.co.uk
Youth – Mixed Media – Beginners
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Course ID: a004J00000PJA7t
Active Instance: a02Nz000005MJnVIAW, 09-Aug-2024
This is a workshop for 7-12 year olds. Using a mixture of materials, have fun making art outside and capturing what you see.
| 9 Aug – 2.5 hour(s) – £40 | Book |
Youth – Ink – Beginners
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Course ID: a00Nz00000B8j03
Active Instance: a02Nz000005MKLNIA4, 26-Jul-2024
Ever wondered how to use ink? In this workshop young artists aged 7 to 12 will be taught how to capture seascapes rapidly in ink. Learn about drawing with graphite, creating tone with ink, and then incorporate wax with artist Victoria Gillow.
| 26 Jul – 2.5 hour(s) – £40 | Book |
Youth – Mixed Media – Beginners
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Course ID: a004J00000PJN5z
Active Instance: a02Nz000005MCcNIAW, 16-Aug-2024
Enjoy exploring drawing and collage with mixed media artist Alessandra Ausenda.
| 16 Aug – 2.5 hour(s) – £40 | Book |
Youth – Print making – Beginners
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Course ID: a00Nz00000BPlob
Active Instance: a02Nz000005YHbRIAW, 02-Aug-2024
Enjoy exploring printing techniques with printmaker Ellen Love.
| 2 Aug – 2.5 hour(s) – £40 | Book |
Youth – Print making – Beginners
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Course ID: a00Nz00000B8jKJ
Active Instance: a02Nz000005MLm5IAG, 30-Aug-2024
Enjoy exploring printing techniques with printmaker Ellen Love.
| 30 Aug – 2.5 hour(s) – £40 | Book |
Youth – Painting – Beginners
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Course ID: a00Nz00000BPfOD
Active Instance: a02Nz000005Y3whIAC, 23-Aug-2024
Enjoy exploring drawing and collage with mixed media artist Alessandra Ausenda.
| 23 Aug – 2.5 hour(s) 10:00 – £40 | Book |
Youth – Print making – Beginners
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Course ID: a00Nz00000ALAcw
Active Instance: a02Nz000004n9PdIAI, 09-Jun-2024
Do you like making cyanotype photograms, but would like to print a photo? Then this workshop is for you.
| 9 Jun – 2 hour(s) 10:00 – £12 | Full | Request |
Youth – Print making – Beginners
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Course ID: a00Nz00000ALHL3
Active Instance: a02Nz000004n8uzIAA, 07-Jul-2024
Do you like making cyanotype photograms, but would rather print a photograph? Then this workshop is for you.
| 7 Jul – 2 hour(s) 10:00 – £12 | Full | Request |
Youth – Drawing – Beginners
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Course ID: a00Nz00000AL3gQ
Active Instance: a02Nz000004n55tIAA, 12-May-2024
Immerse yourself in the wonderful world of drawing. Steven Buckler brings his background in animation and MA in illustration to teach you techniques and tricks to drawing better images.
| 12 May – 2 hour(s) 10:00 – £12 | Full | Request |
Our tutors are all Enhanced DBS checked, have undergone Safeguarding Training, adhere to a code of conduct and Safeguarding Policy.
See here how we keep your children safe with our Safeguarding Policy.
Check out our Instagram Page to see what we have been making.
Contact us on info@schoolofpainting.co.uk for more information.
Did you know we have a project for teenagers?
Click here for more info.
Established in 1938, St Ives School of Painting has been a registered charity since 2002.
Supported by kind donations from our students and sponsors Taylor Money and St Ives Rotary, we provide free or subsidised art classes for local young people. With 30% of young people in Cornwall living in poverty, these donations contribute directly to transforming young people’s lives and brightening Britain’s creative future.
Registered Charity no 1146825
Taylor Money Wealth Management is a boutique family-owned business who have been working with high-net-worth clients for more than three decades. We help people make good decisions with their money.
Rotary offer generous support to the Schools’ work with local young people. Part of the proceeds raised by the annual artist postcard sale held during the September Festival is donated to the School. This supports our Sunday Art Club as well as other creative programmes for local young people.
