We were so impressed by the magical Christmas lantern parade
in St Ives, which was organised by the Barnoon Workshop, we decided to
investigate a little further…
Nestled into Clodgey View Hill, looking across the stunning
scenery of Porthmeor Beach and The Island, you will find Barnoon Workshop,
which believe it or not started life as a public toilet! After the building had
been stood derelict for 8 years Zoe and Pete Giles took on the challenge of
renovating the site into a creative space.
The workshop is open all year round and offers a huge range
of courses from regular drop-in classes, half-day activities and week-long
courses. The workshop’s central location in St Ives means it’s just a 10 minute
walk from The Sail Lofts luxury self catering apartments and the perfect place
to keep your little ones entertained and to inspire their creative minds. For those who love the seaside and the great
outdoors, Beach Find Mosaics is the course for them; learn the art of beach
combing and explore the St Ives shoreline whilst looking for treasures such as
sea glass and pebbles. After trawling the coastline you will return with your
collection of materials to the workshop where the Barnoon team will teach you
the skills of grouting and mosaic design. If it is the more traditional medias
that are of interest then there are all sorts of options from Beginners Water
Colour, Drop in and Draw and How to Paint with Oil Colours to name a few.
Finally if you have some budding musicians in your family then Guitar in a Day
and the Song Writing workshop will no doubt keep them happy.
Though the Barnoon Workshop isn’t just for children, their
courses are for all ages and interests so a trip to the workshop can be an
activity for the whole family.
So next time you’re on your St Ives holiday and you’re
wondering what to do on a wet weather day pop into the Barnoon Workshop and
discover a new craft.
For more information please follow the links below to the website
and Facebook page.:
The workshop schedules they’re activities and courses months
in advance so if you like to get ahead of the crowds and plan your St Ives holiday
schedule in advance contact the Barnoon team on:
07900 095203 or email: barnoonworkshop@outlook.com
Abi x
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