A school art trip to Cornwall will help stimulate your students love of art, through in a stay in the beautiful St. Ives.

Artists have been drawn to St. Ives since the 19 th century including world-famous figures such as Barbara Hepworth and Alfred Wallis. The harbour, beaches and fisherman’s cottages are so picturesque it’s no wonder that this scenic town has inspired so many.

St. Ives is full of artist studios, galleries and institutions such the Tate St. Ives and the Barbara Hepworth Sculpture Museum, making it the perfect location for your next art school trip in the UK.

Suggested Itinerary (3 days, 2 nights)

Day Morning Summary Afternoon Summary Evening Summary
1

Depart school and travel to St. Ives

Time for local familiarisation on foot.

Explore the local beaches and scenery - the perfect opportunity for a sketching session!

Check in to accommodation, followed by evening meal 

2

Visit Tate St. Ives where a variety of tours and workshops for school groups can be booked

Visit the Barbara Hepworth Museum & Sculpture Garden

Evening meal at accommodation

3

Breakfast at accommodation. 

Depart St. Ives and drive to the Eden Project

Enjoy a 2 hour art and design workshop at the Eden Project before heading home

Arrive back at school

3 days, 2 nights Price from £155 pp
  • 2 nights' half-board accommodation
  • 49-seater executive coach
  • Access to the Vamoos app to download all tour-related travel documents
  • Art & Design Workshop at the Eden Project
  • Detailed information pack
  • Free staff place ratio 1:8
  • Itinerary planning service
  • VAT at current rate to tour operators
  • Visit to Tate St Ives & Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden

Accommodation

Educational Activities

Barbara Hepworth Museum & Sculpture Garden

Barbara Hepworth Museum & Sculpture Garden

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Visits here are organised in conjunction with Tate St Ives as a combi-ticket. Visitors are able to explore the work

Eden Project

Eden Project

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The Eden Project is an educational charity, social enterprise and visitor attraction located close to St. Austell in Cornwall. It's

Fabric Workshops with Jo McIntosh

Fabric Workshops with Jo McIntosh

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Jo McIntosh is a textile artist who lives and works in St.Ives. She produces a range of work, including hand-woven

Newlyn Art Gallery

Newlyn Art Gallery

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Newlyn Art Gallery is a contemporary art gallery which opened in 1895 as an exhibition venue for the Newlyn School

Tate St Ives

Tate St. Ives

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Tate St Ives is one of the four Tate Galleries across the UK and in 2017 was refurbished and extended.

Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens

Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens

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Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens overlooks St. Michael's Mount and is home to many beautiful exotic and sub-tropical plants, which make the

Wookey Hole Caves

Wookey Hole Caves

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Located in the heart of Somerset you'll find the largest show-caves in England - Wookey Hole. As well as the

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