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We are delighted to bring together information about learning opportunities and activities on offer across St Ives Parish.
St Ives has a long history of communities coming together to learn, share knowledge, experiences and create. A wealth of expertise and opportunities for you to discover and develop new skills thrives still within the town and in some surprising places.
Whether you would like to immerse yourself in creative writing course, take up surfing or become an excel dynamo we aim to provide a comprehensive guide to what’s available.
We hope you find something which sparks your imagination and enhances your experiences at work and play.
Through the menu below you will find a variety of formal and informal sessions covering subjects from the arts to business, from one-offs to whole academic terms of activity.
If you are an event provider or venue and wish to be included in this list, please download the Event Submission Form and send it to library@stives-tc.gov.uk.
Learn and improve your throwing techniques over 10 weeks in a small group of 5 participants.
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An opportunity for potters to throw or hand build in the Leach Pottery Clore Studio.
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Weekly
Meet weekly on Wednesdays 10:00 – 10:45. Just turn up.
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Weekly
Bring along your crafts of any kind and enjoy a cuppa and a natter.
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Monthly
The late great Bellur Krishnamachar Sundararaja (BKS) Iyengar dedicated his life to the study of yoga, making it accessible to all. He maintained a strict standard of teaching and shared his knowledge with Iyengar teachers.
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Twice Weekly
Look Groups are a fun way to meet people and talk about art.
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Monthly
We will be playing live bridge at St Johns Church Hall on Thursdays starting at 6:30pm
As long as we have three tables we can keep this going. Please contact Jim Barker if you wish to play.
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Weekly
Volunteering sessions on Tuesdays and Sundays in the beautiful St Ives Orchard and Penbeagle Nature Reserve.
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Twice Weekly
We meet the 2nd Friday of each month 2-4pm (we do not have a meeting in August) It costs £3 for a visitor and £15 a year to join, to cover the cost of hiring the hall.
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Monthly
A relaxed, welcoming, creative space to share and learn new skills and crafts.
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Weekly
We are a small but perfectly formed group of sewers, who love to chat, laugh and sew over a cup of tea.
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Weekly
An opportunity for blind or partially sighted visitors to touch selected sculptures from Barbara Hepworth Museum displays.
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Daily
An opportunity for blind or partially sighted visitors to touch selected sculptures from Tate Collection displays.
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Daily
St. Ives Surf School, nestled along the picturesque coastline of St. Ives, is a premier destination for surf enthusiasts of all levels.
The school’s team of expert instructors is passionate about sharing their knowledge and love for the ocean, ensuring that each student receives personalized attention and guidance.
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Learn to surf with highly-trained and dedicated watermen and women in a safe, fun and friendly environment.
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Stand Up Paddleboarding in St Ives offers something for everyone and the basics are easy to learn.
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Daily
Experience with amazing teachers from Anusara, Ashtanga, Hatha and Iyengar based trainings, so feel I have a deeper understanding that I can tailor to everybody’s requirements.
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Classes are a fusion of the classical Pilates postures and general core based exercises designed to improve your posture and performance in everyday life.
