Thursday 31 August 2017

St Ives September Festival - Film Season

St Ives September Festival 2017 - Film Season
St Ives September Festival 2017 - Film Season


Five films for September at St Ives Arts Club -
with a theme of "Art and Artists".

All start at 7.30 pm with doors open from 7.00 pm.
Tickets are £5.50.

Eames - The Architect and The Painter.
The husband-and-wife team of Charles and Ray Eames were America's most influential and important industrial designers. Admired for their creations and fascinating as individuals, they have risen to iconic status in American culture.
Sunday 10th September.

An Angel At My Table.
A dramatisation of the autobiographies of New Zealand author Janet Frame. The film follows Frame from when she grows up in a poor family, through her years in a mental institution, and into her writing years after her escape.
Wednesday 13th September.

Annie Leibovitz - Life Through A Lens.
Traces the artistic self-realization of Annie Leibovitz, from childhood through the death of her beloved friend, Susan Sontag, and includes snippets of Leibovitz's last visual memories of Sontag.
Sunday 17th September.

Basquiat.
Basquiat tells the story of the meteoric rise of youthful artist Jean-Michel Basquiat. Starting out as a street artist, living in Thompkins Square Park in a cardboard box, Jean-Michel is "discovered" by Andy Warhol's art world and becomes a star.
Wednesday 20th September.

Ingrid Bergman - In Her Own Words.
A captivating look behind the scenes of the remarkable life of a young Swedish girl who became one of the most celebrated actresses of American and World cinema.
Saturday 23rd September.

Tickets are on sale now - advance booking advised -
September Festival Tickets - St Ives Arts Club

Full September Festival programme at St Ives Arts Club -
More info  ......



You might also like -

St Ives Library - two Creative Crafts Workshops with textile artist Jo McIntosh.
Needle Felting - Wednesday 13th September.
Fabric Flowers - Friday 22nd September.
More info ......

St Ives Parish Church - a programme of concerts.
More info ......

St Ives Textiles Group - an exhibition - Kernow Inspirations - at Porthmeor Studios.
More info ......

For the latest news follow:
St Ives Cornwall - Facebook

For more September events in St Ives visit:
St Ives September Festival 2017

Tuesday 29 August 2017

Alfred Wallis - Painting Day - St Ives Library

Alfred Wallis - Painting Day - St Ives Library
Alfred Wallis - Painting Day - St Ives Library


Alfred Wallis - Painting Day.
Saturday September 2nd 2017 – 10.00 am to 12.00 pm.
St Ives Library.

Come lovers of Wallis, let us be reasonable; patient with those who say -
“Any child could have done it……” (Sven Berlin).

Now, it is YOUR turn to show how it’s done!

You can have YOUR chance to create a picture in the style of Wallis!

There will be a variety of materials to work with: old card, tins, bottles, jars or, bring something of your own!

Paint is kindly being provided by Colin Nicholls (Colenso), plus some crayons, old colouring pencils and anything else we can scrounge – or you can bring.

The session is being led by Jo Mcintosh and promises to be a lot of fun!!!
And, who knows…tea and biscuits!!!

The event is free with, as ever, donations welcomed for FOSIL
(Friends Of St Ives Library).

Monday 28 August 2017

Boats In The Bay - St Ives - September 2017

Boats In The Bay - St Ives - September 2017
Boats In The Bay - St Ives - September 2017


Boats In The Bay - a celebration of the maritime heritage of St Ives.

Saturday 2nd September 2017 - starting at 1.30 pm.

St Ives Jumbo and a flotilla of other sailing boats in St Ives Bay.

Scully Race - starts around 3.30 pm beside the Old Slipway on St Ives Harbour.

Singing with the combined voices of Cadgwith Singers and Bamaluz Bootleggers.

One and all welcome.

More Info:
Boats In The Bay - Facebook



More events in St Ives:

St Ives Cornwall - What's On

St Ives Cornwall - Facebook


Thursday 24 August 2017

St Ives September Festival - Boathouse Theatre

St Ives September Festival 2017 - Boathouse Theatre
St Ives September Festival 2017 - Boathouse Theatre


The Boathouse is one of the most interesting venues in St Ives,

Tucked away in a former pilchard cellar behind St Ives Harbour, a tiny theatre that seats only around thirty people, so you are right up close to stage.

They are staging three theatre productions in September.

Drenched – Third Man Theatre
A one man comedy show inspired by the Cornish landscape, people, folklore and the pasties! Drenched imaginatively combines storytelling, stand-up and poetry.
Saturday 9th, Sunday 10th and Monday 11th September 2017.
Performances at 5.00 pm and 8.00 pm.
Tickets: £10.00

Murder Mystery Farce - by Jason Calder
The Hope Springs Restaurant holds a murder Mystery Night. Disaster strikes when the Chef doesn’t turn up and guests start disappearing. Who will survive to solve the mystery in this murderous comedy?
Wednesday 13th, Thursday 14th and Friday 15th September 2017.
Wednesday 20th, Thursday 21st and Friday 22nd September 2017.
Performances start at 7.30 pm.
Tickets: £7.50

Something Fishy This Way Comes - Boathouse Theatre Company
When a TV show comes to St Ives, Presenter Clive Andrews interviews eccentric locals to try to get a flavour of the area. Be prepared to hear stories that should be taken with a large dose of salts.
Sunday 17th and Monday 18th September 2017.
Performances start at 7.30 pm.
Tickets: £7.50

Also at The Boathouse in September -

Dream Night
Author Beryl Beare returns with her popular dream interpretation night. After a short talk Beryl will try to interpret your dreams.
Tuesday 19th September 2017.
Evening starts at 7.30 pm.
Tickets: £5.00

Tickets are only available direct from the theatre. To book call -
07985 261 181.

Advance booking is highly recommended - as seats are limited.

More about the theatre -

Boathouse Theatre - Website

Boathouse Theatre - Facebook



You might also enjoy - St Ives September Festival 2017 -

Theatre and Comedy at St Ives Arts Club

Music at St Ives Parish Church

Workshops at St Ives Library


Monday 21 August 2017

St Ives Harbour Raft Race 2017

St Ives Harbour Raft Race 2017
St Ives Harbour Raft Race 2017


St Ives Harbour Raft Race is a fun event - with teams representing various local businesses and community groups.

Also - great fun to watch - from the The Wharf, Smeaton's Pier  or Harbour Beach.

This year (2017) it takes place on Friday 25th August -
starting at 7.00 pm.

For teams wanting to enter - forms are available from Cafe Art on Royal Square. Cost is £20.00 per team - all proceeds go to St Ives Pilot Gig Club.

More info ......
St Ives Harbour Raft Race - Facebook

You can see a film of the 2015 race on my website -
Film - St Ives Harbour Raft Race 2015



More events in St Ives:

St Ives Cornwall - What's On

St Ives Cornwall - Facebook

Friday 18 August 2017

What's On In St Ives - August 2017

What's On In St Ives - August 2017
What's On In St Ives - August 2017


As ever - lots on in St Ives over the coming week, the rest of August 2017 and the Bank Holiday weekend.

Workshops - St Ives Fused Glass Art.
Glass Art Taster Classes.
Monday 21st August and Friday 25th August at 2.00 pm.
Glass Art Kids Workshop - for children aged 8+.
Thursday 24th August at 2.00 pm.
Cost: £15.00 per person.
Booking - call Terri Bunn on 01736 601 968.
More Info - St Ives Fused Glass Workshops

Fun Pub Quiz - The Castle Inn.
Mondays at 8.30 pm.
Arrive early to get a seat - food served until 8.00 pm.
Quiz Entry - £1.00 per person.
More Info - Liz's St Ives Quizzes

Lunchtime Concerts - St Ives Parish Church.
Tuesdays at 12.30 pm - free entry - donations invited.
22nd August - Daniel Shermon - Organ.
29th August - Philip Davey - Organ.
5th September - Bechstein Trio - Piano and Strings.
Concerts continue during St Ives September Festival.
More Info - St Ives Parish Church Music ......

Murder Mystery Farce - Boathouse Theatre.
Wednesdays and Fridays at 7.30 pm.
Tickets: £7.50.
Booking - call 07985 261 181.
More Info - Boathouse Theatre Facebook

St Ives Farmers Market - Guildhall.
Thursdays - 9.30 am to 2.00 pm.
Fresh local produce - crafts made in Cornwall.
Free entry.
More Info - Farmers Market Facebook

Live Music - The Castle Inn.
Fridays and Saturdays at 9.00 pm.
Sundays at 3.00 pm.
Free entry.
More Info - Castle Inn Facebook

Full listings of events through August and September - and beyond ....
St Ives Cornwall - What's On



Coming Up - St Ives September Festival 2017 ......

Textiles Exhibition - Kernow Inspirations.
Saturday 9th to Saturday 16th September
Work by St Ives Textiles Group.
More ......

Music - Theatre - Comedy - St Ives Arts Club.
Saturday 9th - Saturday 23rd September.
More ......

Concerts - St Ives Parish Church.
Sunday 10th to Saturday 23rd September.
Every lunchtime and evening.
More ......

Creative Crafts Workshops - St Ives Library.
Needle Felting - Wednesday 13th September
Learn how to create wonderful pictures and three dimensional objects using wool and simple needle felting techniques.
Fabric Flower Brooches - Friday 22nd September
Create flower brooches using fabric and simple hand stitching.
More ......



More events in St Ives:

St Ives Cornwall - What's On

St Ives Cornwall - Facebook

Wednesday 16 August 2017

St Ives Cornwall - Lifeboat Day 2017

St Ives Cornwall - Lifeboat Day 2017
St Ives Cornwall - Lifeboat Day 2017


St Ives Lifeboat Day 2017
Thursday 17th August - 10.00 am to 4.00 pm.
At the Lifeboat House on St Ives Harbour.

Fun for all the family - and a fundraiser for a good cause.
All proceeds go to St Ives RNLI.
  • Stalls.
  • Food and Drink.
  • BBQ.
  • Children's Ride.
  • Face Painting.
  • Grand Raffle.
  • Win a Mountain Bike.
  • Tombola.
  •  Meet the Crew.
Then ....... another RNLI fundraiser on Friday 18th August -

Bands in the Boathouse
From 7.00 to 11.00 pm.
Live music from Blooze and Sandy Acre 7.
Beers and Burgers.
Entry by donation.



More events in town over the weekend -

St Ives Cornwall - What's On

Monday 14 August 2017

Papercraft and Printing Course - St Ives Library

Papercraft and Printing Course - St Ives Library
Papercraft and Printing Course - St Ives Library



Starting at St Ives Library on Tuesday 3rd October 2017 - from 7.00 pm to 9.00 pm - a new 8 week course. Running every Tuesday evening until 28th November.

Papercraft and Printing.
With St Ives Textile Artist Jo McIntosh.
In association with Workers Educational Association (WEA) Cornwall

Learn how to make your own textured paper. Make paper from silk fibres. Create your own book. Make and use a simple printing block. Use found objects to print with. Design, make and use a stencil.

Get creative, learn something new, have fun!

Cost is £62.00 for the full 8 week course.
Free places are available for those on low incomes.

If you want to attend - you MUST book a place in advance  - if there are not enough people interested it will not run. You cannot just turn up on the first evening.
Booking is open now.

To book a place online - use the link below ......
WEA Cornwall - Papercraft and Printing Course

To book by 'phone and for more information -
about the course or free places - call WEA Cornwall -
01872 320 036

Here are some student comments from previous courses:
'Jo's excellent company and creativity helped us to create lovely paper.'
'I enjoyed playing like I used to as a child!'
"I was encouraged to do anything I wanted.'
'The whole experience was fantastic!'



Papercraft and Printing Course - St Ives Library



Jo is also running two workshops at St Ives Library during
St Ives September Festival.
Booking is open now - and places are limited so it would be a good idea to book now.
You can see more and book online using the links below:

Needle Felting - Wednesday 13th September

Fabric Flower Brooches - Friday 22nd September

For full details of Jo's creative workshops visit:
Knit One Weave One - Website

For the latest news visit:
Knit One Weave One - Facebook


Friday 11 August 2017

St Ives September Festival - St Ives Arts Club

St Ives September Festival 2017 - St Ives Arts Club
St Ives September Festival 2017 - St Ives Arts Club


St Ives Arts Club are hosting a full and varied programme of events for
St Ives September Festival 2017 - and there is some good stuff.

This includes live music, theatre, comedy, films and talks.

Highlights include ......

Imago Theatre Company - a new production - Molly’s Terms.
"Molly’s terms for living cause her to become increasingly estranged from her studies, herself and the human condition ...... "
Saturday 9th September.

Cornish Women on the Verge - Jack and Jenny - the Musical!.
"When Cornish mining went "scat" the miners ventured to the ends of the earth taking their tools, their skills, their pasties and sometimes their wives and children too! ...... "
Sunday 10th September.

Morgan and Rees - comedy sketch show.
"The dysfunctional duo occupy the uneasy hinterland of our lives, spanning the spectrum between the psuedo-intellectual and the idiot savant ......"
Friday 15th September.

Sweet 'N Sour - comedy improvisation group.
"We incorporate audience suggestions into an array of scenes ranging from high-end humorous wordplay to the blatantly absurd ...... "
Saturday 16th September.

Tyn Daga - Eloise Tregeagle - a musical story.
"An uplifting tale of love, loss and redemption ....."
Friday 22nd September.

There is also a Film Season running over five nights -
with a theme of "Art and Artists".

Full details of all September events at the club are on:
St Ives Arts Club - Website

Tickets are on sale now and advance booking is recommended -
Cornish Riviera Box Office - St Ives Arts Club

Tickets are also available over the counter at St Ives Visitor Information Centre at The Guildhall.



The arts programme at other venues includes:

St Ives Library are hosting two Creative Crafts Workshops with textile artist Jo McIntosh.
Needle Felting - Wednesday 13th September.
Fabric Flowers - Friday 22nd September.
More info ......

St Ives Parish Church are hosting live music every night.
More info ......

St Ives Textiles Group have an exhibition - Kernow Inspirations - at Porthmeor Studios.
More info ......

For the latest news follow:
St Ives Cornwall - Facebook

For more September events in St Ives visit:
St Ives September Festival 2017



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Wednesday 9 August 2017

September Festival - St Ives Parish Church

September Festival Concerts - St Ives Parish Church
September Festival Concerts - St Ives Parish Church


St Ives Parish Church is hosting an extensive and varied programme of concerts in September.

Music every lunchtime and evening in the atmospheric setting of our Mediaeval Church.

Performances include:
  • Saxy Maids
  • Phoenix Choir
  • The Bechstein Ensemble 
  • Corineus by Candlelight 
  • Heinichen Ensemble
Lunchtime concerts start at 12.30 pm - free entry - donations invited.

Evening concerts - start time varies (see programme) - tickets are £6.00 - available on the door or in advance from:
Cornish Riviera Box Office - St Ives Parish Church



St Ives Parish Church - September Festival 2017 - Full Programme

Download Programme ......









Friday 4 August 2017

St Ives September Festival - Textiles Exhibition

St Ives September Festival 2017 - Textiles Exhibition
St Ives September Festival 2017 - Textiles Exhibition


Due to unforeseen circumstances, St Ives Textiles have had to cancel their September exhibition at Porthmeor Studios. They are sorry for any disappointment, but will keep you up to date with further news as and when they can.



St Ives Textiles is a group of 8 textile artists who meet regularly at Porthmeor Studios.

They experiment with themes, media, materials and techniques to produce original textile art.

During St Ives September Festival 2017 they will be exhibiting their work.

Kernow Inspirations
An exhibition of textile art with a Cornish theme.

Saturday 9th to Saturday 16th September 2017.
10.00 am to 5.00 pm daily.

Porthmeor Studios, Back Road West, St Ives.
Free entry - one and all welcome.

Come along to meet the artists and to view some beautiful original textile art inspired by the Cornish landscape.

More about the exhibition and the artists -

Kernow Inspirations - Facebook

St Ives Textiles - Website

St Ives Textiles - Facebook



You might also like:

St Ives September - Creative Crafts Workshops

St Ives September Festival - What's On

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Wednesday 2 August 2017

St Ives Library - Education Hub - Autumn 2017

St Ives Cornwall - Education Hub
St Ives Cornwall - Education Hub


Plans are moving forward to establish an "Education Hub"
at St Ives Library.

An initial  programme of courses will be running from Autumn 2017.

Into Work — CVs, interviews and job applications.
Thursdays 9.30 am — 2.30 pm - 4 weeks starting on 28th September.

History of Art - with Jack Friskney-Adams.
Mondays 7.00 — 9.00 pm - 10 weeks starting on 2nd October.

Papercraft and Printing — make and decorate your own book.
With St Ives textile artist Jo McIntosh.
Tuesdays 7.00 —9.00 pm - 8 weeks starting on 3rd October.
Book This Course Online ......

These are in association with:
Workers Educational Association (WEA) Cornwall.

Course fees are reasonable -
help and free places are available for those who qualify.

For more info and to book contact them or visit their website:
01872 320 036

WEA Cornwall - Website

Further courses are scheduled - in association with Penwith College.
Also a series of free taster sessions for 2018 courses.
More details of these will be posted here soon.



You might also like:

St Ives September Festival 2017 - Creative Crafts Workshops