St Ives School of Painting, a registered charity, has been running art courses in the historic Porthmeor Studios since 1938.

Our year-round programme of studio courses and workshops is taught by professional artists in small, supportive classes, welcoming everyone from children and beginners to those looking to develop their artistic practice.

The same high-quality tuition is also available through our online courses.

Shop Local, Save Local. Buy your Gold Card at this event which offers a minimum of 10% discount across 50+ businesses in St Ives

Retro St Ives is a fun and nostalgic shopping experience, shop for your vintage goodies all while supporting Cornwall Hospice.

Cornwall Hospice is a Cornish healthcare charity that provides professional end of life care for people with terminal illnesses and support to their loved ones.

We provide critical care to seriously sick and injured people across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Responding to over 1,000 missions annually, our crew is here at a critical time when every second matters.

Operating with no direct government support towards running costs, we rely on the generosity of people like you to keep us flying 365 days a year.

Step into the fun and meet the Edward Hain Centre team in the Community Tent throughout the festival! Our amazing staff and volunteers will be running the stall each day, we’ll be easy to spot in our nautical-themed outfits adding a splash of seaside spirit.

We will be selling lottery tickets for a special cash prize, with the winner drawn on the final day. Every ticket helps fund the Edward Hain Centre’s vital community work, from wellbeing activities to essential support services.

Come try your luck, meet the team, discover our projects, and support your local charity, you might even sail away with the big prize!

Keep up to date with the Centre’s news by joining our mailing list: http://eepurl.com/itxJKY or have a look on our website: http://edwardhaincentre.org.uk

Culture and Community Services

YONKERS – Empowering & supporting young people of St Ives parish  – @Yonkersstives Instagram and Facebook

St Ives Guildhall – Cultural & Civic Heart of the town – Music, Theatre, Comedy, Events, Markets and More! @stivesguildhall Instagram and Facebook

The Cornerstone Library and Visitor Information, home also to St Ives Box Office and Greta Williams Community and Exhibition space.  @stiveslibrary @visitstives Instagram and Facebook

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Concern for community has always been one of the core Co-operative principles. Our work in communities is powered by member-owners and this is what sets us apart – it’s our Co-op difference.

Our approach is shaped by our Co-op Vision and is brought to life by our colleagues, member-owners and communities who work together to build better futures.

Plants. People. Planet.

Pandemonium Projects is a pioneering clothing brand based in St Ives, Cornwall. They work with the community and kitchens in the town to collect raw peels from the food preparation stage, resulting in the production of ground-breaking natural dyes.

These unique colours paired with plant-powered pigments are used to create their 100% organic cotton clothing range.

Find out more at www.pandemoniumprojects.com and follow the journey @pandemonium_projects