Join artist John Dyer for an inspiring workshop of colour, creativity, and hands-on painting in our beautiful studio overlooking the sea.

Step into a world of vibrant colours and bold brushstrokes with renowned artist John Dyer. In this workshop, you’ll explore the art movement Fauvism, known for its vivid colours and expressive style. Learn how to use these techniques to transform the world around you into striking paintings.

Known for his famous seagull paintings and his artist-in-residence project at the Eden Project, John Dyer brings years of experience and a passion for colour. His approach is warm, encouraging, and focused on helping you develop your unique artistic voice.

For children aged 7-10, this is a Kids Art Club like no other, where children get to work on easels and use the same high quality art materials as our adult courses. They are taught by experienced artist tutors and start to take their first steps as Young Artists.

SCHOLARSHIPS: Thanks to generous support from our fee paying families and St Ives Rotary, we are able to offer up to 4 scholarship places per session awarded on a need basis. If you are on a low income please contact [email protected] for an application form to apply for a free scholarship place.

FUNDRAISING: If you are able to support a free place for another child, we would be hugely grateful if you would add a donation to your booking at checkout.

What to Bring

Our studios are fully equipped and we provide you with all the art materials you need for your workshop, so just bring yourself and lots of enthusiasm!

We provide aprons but encourage you to not wear your best clothes.

Timings and Breaks

The workshops starts 10am to 12 midday. We will have a comfort break in the middle.

The class will be held in the ground floor studio at the School of Painting.