Workshops, Classes & Events
HOW TO BOOK AN EVENT
- EMAIL: [email protected]
- ONLINE: Some events can be booked online via EVENTBRITE (see event description)
- IN PERSON: Pop in to the gallery at Barnoon Arts, Westcotts Quay, St Ives TR26 2DY
- TELEPHONE: Call or message 0790 0095203
- PRIVATE PARTIES, School Visits, Large Groups, any of the subjects below can be booked for bespoke sessions. See additional details at bottom of page. Please contact us via email for inquiries.
Monday Open Drawing Class
- Mondays 10:00 am - 12:00pm (2 hours)
- *Monday 30th December - Festive Drawing Party
- SUITABLE FOR: Adults & Accompanied Children, beginners & practiced artists
- COST: £12 Per Session inc. materials and refreshments
- VENUE : Upstairs at St Ives Arts Club
- TO BOOK: email or msg us to reserve your place, payment can be made on the day
Would you like to Learn to draw? Or practise and develop your existing drawing skills? We offer a set theme each week, with materials provided. Held in the historic St Ives Arts Club, these stand alone sessions allow you to drop in to just one session, or attend on a regular basis. A social and creative way to start your week! There's help and guidance on hand, with approaches to techniques and chosen media, with Tutors Zoe Eaton, Pete Giles and occassional guest tutors.
Draw St Ives!
2024 December Sat 21, 28,
2025 from 4 April , Thursdays and Saturdays 10.30 - 12:00
£10 per person (includes all materials)
Suitable For Adults and Children of all Ages, for complete beginners and above
Join us for a fun and informal outdoor sketching session with Tutor Pete Giles and leave with several sketches of beautiful St.Ives. There is help on hand at each step with techniques on capturing what you see - So whether you are a complete beginner to drawing - or have more experience - these sessions are for you! Booking advised - message us or feel free to reserve your place on Eventbrite, payment can be made on the day. ONLINE EVENTBRIGHT BOOKING HERE
Painting A St Ives Scene in Gouache
- Adults £35 / Kids aged 15 & under £20
- Sat 21 December, 2 - 4.30 pm
- Suitable for all ages and abilities including complete beginners and accompanied children.
Discover how to paint using Gouache: a fabulous water based medium, with strong bright and opaque pigments. It is completley washable, making it ideal for use with all ages. During this session with Zoe Eaton, experiement with mark making, colour mixing, paint effects, making an underpainting then adding hightlights and details. Paint your interpretation of the Harbour Scene/view from the window and leave with a finished painting on quality watercolour papers.
Price includes all materials and refreshments. Email us to reserve your place.
Intuitive Abstract Painting
Price £40 ( inc materials )
Tuesday 18 Feb 10.30 am - 1.00pm (St Ives Arts Club)
Monday 14 April 2025 / 2 - 4.30 pm (The Crypt Gallery)
Have you wanted to try abstract painting? This workshop with Zoe Eaton looks at intuitive approaches to creating abstracts, using a series of playful and creative exercises, designed to tap into your inner sense of colour, form and composition. Get to experiment with mixed media including gouache, pastels and collage. Zoe shares her methods of finding inspirations, keeping a sketchbook and creating a variety of study pieces, to develop ideas. Leave with an A5 sketchbook of studies and a finished piece on quality papers. Suitable for all levels of ability including beginners. All materials, tools, aprons and a sketchbookand refreshments are provided. To book, message us to reserve your place or purchase your ticket via EVENTBRITE
St Ives Sketchbook / Holiday Journal
- Price £20 per person (Free for aged 5 and under)
- Wednesdays 10:30 - 12:30
- 2025 Dates: 19 Feb, and then weekly from 9 April
- Suitable for all ages and abilities including complete beginners and accompanied children.
Join us for a vibrant and creative event, with Sketchbook Journalling in St Ives. Discover the benefits of keeping a Sketchbook journal - a fluid method of collecting visual information and combining sketching, collage, and mixed media, This session is packed with tips and apporaches to capturing what we come across during the session. Explore a variety of drawing techniques to capture what you see - with materials that are easy to use on the go. We provide all the materials you will need - including an A5 sketchbook to fill and keep. This event is entirely outdoors, In case of bad weather, we may have to move indoors, or cancel the event altogether. Booking recommended to ensure your place. Its free to reserve, and payment can be made on the day. RESERVE YOUR PLACE ON EVENTBRITE HERE
Learn to Draw in A Day!
Sat 25 Jan, 10 - 4 pm
Venue: St Ives Arts Club (upstairs theatre room)
Whether you're just starting out or aiming to refresh your basic skills and boost your confidence, this workshop is ideal. Artists Zoe Eaton and Peter Giles will lead you through a range of techniques and exercises designed to unlock your creative potential and enhance your drawing skills in a single day. The workshop includes all necessary materials and refreshments. Throughout the day, you'll participate in enjoyable activities that will sharpen your observational abilities, build your confidence, and liberate your artistic approach.
Apply basic drawing techniques including line, form, tone, texture and composition.
Experiment with mark making to get the most from drawing media including graphite, drawing pen, charcoal, coloured pencils, inks and pastels.
Create a tonal study of pebbles and shells
Draw a Still life of a group of objects - how to measure angles &relationships between objects.
Leave the day with finished drawings on quality papers, and a sketchbook full of your exercises, notes and handouts.
ABSTRACT DRAWING with Peter Giles
£35 inc materials and refreshments
Sat 15 Feb 10.30 - 1pm / St Ives Arts Club
Delve into the world of patterns and abstraction, with artist Peter Giles. Suitable for all levels of drawing ability, from complete beginners, to those who wish to find a different way to draw and discover a new language.
During the session we will be using a combination of exploration exercises and discussion and finish with a final piece on larger paper. First we will explore shapes and lines, as a basis for building pattern - then Introduce colour with coloured pencils, markers pens and more. An afternoon to dive into the abstract and explore. TO BOOK ; email, or messages us , details at top of page. or buy ticket on EVENTBRITE HERE
St Ives in Watercolour
- Tuesdays 10:30 - 12:30/ From 8 April 2025
- £20 per person, including materials.
- Suitable for adults and accompanied children.
- Outdoor Painting Session.
Experience the charm of St Ives through the medium of watercolor in an engaging outdoor class led by Zoe Eaton. Each stand along session takes place within a short stroll from the gallery. You’ll have the opportunity to create multiple artworks, drawing inspiration from the day’s theme and techniques, which may include landscapes, street scenes, harbour views, beaches, or botanical subjects. Guidance and support are available throughout the session and all materials are supplied. The event is entirely outdoors, in very bad weather, we may have to work indoors or cancel this event. Meet at Barnoon Arts, Westcotts Quay. Message us to save your space, pop into the gallery, or reserve your place here EVENTBRITE TICKET BOOKING
Wild Sketching
£30 per person, including materials
Tuesday 15 April 2025 / 2.00 - 4.30 PM
Join us for an outdoor sketching session on the wild side of St Ives! We'll embark on a journey along the scenic coastal path, pausing to capture the landscape, sea, rocks, flora, expansive skies, or any wildlife we come across. Fill your sketchbook with a variety of drawing media and techniques, with plenty of guidance available, whether you're a beginner or a seasoned artist. All materials, including a sketchbook and the use of various tools, will be provided. This entirely outdoor session includes a moderate walk over sometimes uneven terrain. Dressing appropriately for the weather is crucial, with proper sun and rain protection, and sturdy footwear. The final destination and route, dependent on the season and weather, To book contact us, details above to reserve your place.
Colourful Language! How to Apply Colour Theory
TBA
Price £40 per person
Suitable for all ages and abilities
Venue:
Explore the vibrant world of colour theory in a fun, hands-on workshop designed for creatives and anyone keen on mastering colour application. Led by artist Zoe Eaton, this session delves into practical exercises and engaging discussions, providing valuable insights into colour mixing and its application in your creative practice.
Colour Theory : Understand the fundamental principles of colour theory. and create a 12-part colour wheel. Identify the Components of Colour: Hue, Saturation and Bias.
Application Of Colour: Learn how to mix any colour, without wasting time and pigments.
Leave the workshop with a notebook full of colour exercises, a colour wheel and recipes for future reference.
PRIVATE & GROUP BOOKINGS
We offer customized sessions that cater to a variety of group sizes, from individual or small group tutoring in our studio, to larger gatherings such as schools, private parties, and clubs, conducted either indoors in locally rented spaces or outdoors. Please don't hesitate to contact us to discuss your particular requirements, subject matter, or extended session times.
PRIVATE STUDIO SESSIONS
Reserve a private lesson in our exquisite upstairs studio, boasting breath taking views of St Ives Harbour. Tailored for individuals or pairs, these sessions include all materials and refreshments. Select your preferred medium, subject, and time. Leave the session with a sketchbook with your notes and studies, and a completed artwork on quality surfaces.
Two and a half hour sessions, 10:00 am or 2:00 pm
Pick your Subject or Ask: The view outside/ botanics / still life / abstract drawing / abstract painting .
Choose your media, Drawing, Watercolours, Gouache . Oil or acrylic paint
A flat fee of £150 - for a maximum of 2 people.
LARGE GROUPS : OUTDOORS
Enjoy the immediacy of working outdoors! Capture the stunning views of St Ives through sketching or painting. We offer comprehensive guidance throughout and can customize your session to fit your group's needs. A minimum price applies, subject to the chosen subject, and includes all materials. Please contact us with your preferred dates and subjects.
- DRAW ST IVES: 90 min session/ minimum price £150 or £10 per head (whichever is greater) Guided outdoor sketching techniques with pen and pencil.
- WATER COLOURS: Choose landscape/seascape scenes/ gardens and botanics/ approx 2 hours/ finish with paintings on quality papers. Minimum session price £200, or £20 per head.
- Sketchbook Journalling: 2 hour session/ Tips and techniques using mixed media - min price £200 or £20 per head.
- Landscape in Acrylic Paint : 3 hour session: You’ll receive assistance with composition, color mixing, mastering paint and brush techniques, to create a finished painting on A4 canvas or canvas board. Min Price £300 or £30 per head (whichever is greater).
LARGE GROUPS- INDOORS
We use local spaces/rooms in St Ives for large groups. The minimum price is £250 per session (for 10 people) ; for larger groups, we can provide a quote based on group size, room hire, subject, and school discount. You may select from any of the subjects mentioned above, plus additional options below.
- Abstract Painting inspired by St Ives Modernist Artists
- Portrait Painting or Drawing
- Abstract Drawing with Peter Giles
- Intuitive abstract painting with Zoe Eaton
- Ask about any subject not covered.
