Saturday 23 April 2011

What's On In St Ives Cornwall

Zoe Eaton - Strange Flora - Café Art


Lots going on in St Ives this week as the holiday season gets into full swing. Here is just a small selection.

Today (23rd April) you could check out the Easter Beer Festival at The Castle Inn on Fore Street. More than 45 real ales and cider from around the country with new ales on tap daily. Open from 11.00 am to 11.00 pm and runs throughout the week until the beer runs out.

On Sunday (24th) St Ives School Of Painting are running Art Classes For Children. Fun workshops led by an experienced artist tutor who will introduce exciting techniques and materials for the kids to try out. Cost is £10.00, no need to book. Starts at 10.00 am for ages 5 -11 and 2.00 pm for ages 11 - 16.

On Monday (25th) the legendary Freddy Zapp returns to The Sheaf Of Wheat for a fun Karaoke Night. Starts at 8.30 pm - free entry.

On Tuesday (26th) St Ives Jazz Club are staging Edgar Macias Quintet - a five-piece band that combines different jazz styles and rhythms from funk to South American. Doors open at 8.00 pm with music from 9.00 pm entry on the door £10.00 or £6.00 (club members).

On Wednesday (27th) you could take a final chance to see Zoe Eaton's exhibition - Strange Flora - at Café Art. Open from 9.30 am to 5.30 pm - free entry. The exhibition is open daily until it closes on Saturday (30th).

On Thursday (28th) Valerie Hurry of Guided Tours Of St Ives is running her regular guided tour St Ives In The Frame. Meet 11.00 am at St Ives Guildhall. Noo need to book - just turn up - cost is £5.00 per person.

On Friday (29th) Late At The Tate includes free entry to the exhibitions and drinks / snacks available from the rooftop café. Starts at 6.00 at Tate St Ives on Porthmeor Beach.

Many more events are listed on:
St Ives Cornwall - What's On

Wednesday 13 April 2011

St Ives Society Of Artists - Summer Workshops

St Ives Cornwall - Society Of Artists


St Ives Society Of Artists have an exciting programme of workshops and classes planned over the next few months. These include:
  • The Line Of The Soul - Anthea Richards.
  • Plein Air Drawing - Clive Williams.
  • Fun With Watercolour - Nicola Higgins.
  • The Art Of Haiku - Bob Devereux.
  • Talk And Reading - Liz Kessler.
  • Fun With Ceramics - Linda Styles.
More details are on:

Saturday 9 April 2011

What's On In St Ives Cornwall

St Ives Library - Craft Workshops With Jo


Lots going on in St Ives for the week ahead.

On Saturday (9th April) Tate St Ives are running a Family Drop In with resources and games. From 10.00 am to 4.00 pm  - free with gallery admission. Continues daily throughout the Easter holidays.

On Sunday (10th) Tregenna Castle have Sunday Lunch and Jazz - a traditional lunch with cool jazz. Food from 12.30 pm and music until 3.00 pm. Booking advised - call 01736 795 254.

On Monday (11th) there is a Fun Pub Quiz at The Castle Inn. Starts around 8.30 pm - £1.00 entry per person, cash prizes.

On Tuesday (12th) St Ives Jazz Club are staging Magic Hat Ensemble at The Western Hotel. Doors open at 8.00 pm, music from 9.00 pm, entry on the door is £10.00 / £6.00 (members).

On Wednesday (13th)  St Ives Library are holding a Cornish Language Taster Session with Cornwall Grand Bard Michael Paynter. Runs from 2.00 pm to 3.00 pm. Free event - but you are asked to book as places are limited - call in at the library or phone 0300 1234 111.

On Thursday (14th) you can join local guide Valerie Hurry for St Ives In The Frame - a guided tour of St Ives focussing on the town's rich artistic legacy. Meet at 11.00 am at St Ives Guildhall, no need to book. Cost is £5.00 per person - private tours are also available at any time by arrangement.

On Friday (15th) Textile Artist Jo McIntosh is running a Victorian Crafts Workshop for adults and children in St Ives Library. It runs from 11.00 am to 1.00 pm and costs £2.00 per person. Booking is strongly advised - call in at the library or phone 0300 1234 111.

Have a great week in St Ives - the Weather Forecast is looking good and there is lots more to do in addition to the events featured above. Check out:
St Ives Cornwall - What's On