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 |
- 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
Curriculum Links
A-Level
- Impact and influences of various artists
- Continuity and change in different genres and styles
- Independent judgements of art
- Conveying meaning through images and artefacts
- Social and cultural context of images and artefacts
- Personal portfolio: reflections, resources and influences
GCSE
- Responses to museum, gallery and site visits
- Personal reflections on art
- Works of key artists, craftspeople and designers
- Contemporary and historical contexts of art
Key Stage 3
- Evaluation and analysis of creative works
- Works of great artists, craft makers and designers
- Effects of historical and cultural contexts
