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Community

Around £25

Sketch Booking: A Sense Of Place

Price £25 pp inc materials Wed 10.30 - 12.30 / 15, 29 July / 12, 19, 26 Aug / 16, 23 Sept / 7 Oct Tickets - Eventbrite Join us for one of our stand‑alone Mixed Media Sketchbook Sessions , exploring different inspiring locations around St Ives. Each session focuses on a new space — from cosy cafés, theatres, galleries, library and chapels, to harbour viewpoints, beach scenes, pretty streets, and gardens. Sketch-booking is a wonderful way to capture memories and experiences through a visual lens. In each session, you’ll learn practical tips for observing and recording the unique character of a place — whether that’s people, views, wildlife, architecture, seascapes or gardens. You’ll experiment with a range of mixed media materials, including pens, graphite, collage, coloured pencils, and wash, building confidence as you go. These sessions are relaxed, friendly, and open to all ages and abilities . Everything is provided, including an A5 sketchbook. Booking : contact us or via the Eventbrite link above.

Wed 29 Jul11:30Barnoon Workshop(3.3mi)

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Sports & Fitness

Chair Yoga

Chair yoga is suitable both for beginners and people with limited mobility. Classes aim to improve flexibility and muscle relaxation, enhance mindfulness and breathing techniques ,and help create inner peace. Using a chair helps relieve strain as well as giving support in which to stretch more fully. To book, email specifying ‘chair yoga’. The instructor is Justine Smith, who has been teaching yoga courses at the Centre for two years. Find out more about her on her website.

Fri 31 Jul11:30Edward Hain Centre(2.8mi)

via Edward Hain Centre

Yoga for EveryBody: Yinfusion (paid class, Fridays)

Sports & FitnessWorkshops & Classes

Around £5.00

Yoga for EveryBody: Yinfusion (paid class, Fridays)

Justine Smith’s Yinfusion classes are a blend of Yin Yoga and classic Restorative yoga. They are tailored for those 55 and older. Cost: £5.00 per per 1.5 hour class. A fantastic class at a fantastic price! To book, visit Justine’s website (Click to connect) where you’ll find an easy booking form. Please note: these classes are run by Justine, not the Centre, so please contact her at if you have any questions or need further information. Thank you!

Fri 31 Jul14:00Edward Hain Centre(2.8mi)

via Edward Hain Centre

Sports & Fitness

Yoga for Mental Health

Yoga for Mental Health is suitable for beginners and people suffering from anxiety and/or depression. Classes aim to reduce stress and anxiety, improve mood, and enhance cognitive function through movement, mindfulness and breath work. The instructor is Justine Smith, who has been teaching yoga courses at the Centre for two years. Find out more about her on her website.

Fri 31 Jul15:30Edward Hain Centre(2.8mi)

via Edward Hain Centre

Sports & Fitness

Men’s Yoga

Our Men’s Yoga class is suitable for all men, from beginner level to more advanced. The class aims to enhance flexibility, mobility, increase core and upper body strength, improve posture and mental focus, and reduce stress. To sign up: email Taught by Justine Smith, who has been yoga courses at the Centre for over two years. Find out more about her on her website.

Fri 31 Jul17:30Edward Hain Centre(2.8mi)

via Edward Hain Centre

Community

Classes & Events

We offer a variety of workshops and events throughout the year - these are usually stand alone events, suitable for all ages and abilities. Scroll down the page for details or visit the Calendar page for date order.

Sun 2 AugBarnoon Workshop(3.3mi)

via Barnoon WorkshopLocal gem

Community

We Are Moving

Open Day Sunday 2nd August 2 - 5 pm 1st Floor, Former Post Office, Tregenna Place, St Ives TR26 1SD Come along and take a look around our new space! We are excited to move in to a much larger space, with an exhibition/function room -/ Tea & Coffee making station / gift shop / Art Supplies / three artists studios! Watch this space for activities...

Sun 2 AugBarnoon Workshop(3.3mi)

via Barnoon WorkshopLocal gem

Community

Camp Site Service - Kenneggy Cove

Outside service.

Sun 2 Aug15:00Keneggy Cove Holiday Park(4.8mi)

via Keneggy Cove Holiday Park

Yoga for EveryBody: Yinfusion (paid class, Tuesdays)

Sports & FitnessWorkshops & Classes

Around £5.00

Yoga for EveryBody: Yinfusion (paid class, Tuesdays)

Tue 4 Aug10:30Edward Hain Centre(2.8mi)

via Edward Hain Centre

Nature & Outdoors

Coastal Foraging at The Cove

Head on down to the beach to the Cove Cafe, Hayle, the perfect location to forage for edible coastal plants and wild food. The course is fun and informative and run by the hugely knowledgeable Emma, Creator and owner of “Never mind the Burdocks”. (we love the name!!) After the foraging session, you will be welcomed back to the Cove Cafe for a delicious lunch and refreshments. What Emma doesn’t know about foraging isn’t worth knowing, this unique, highly informative and great day out is sure to kick start any budding wild food lover. Course Overview Duration: 10:00-14:30 Max student to tutor ratio: 12/1 Tutor: Emma Gunn – Never mind the burdocks Welcome talk, orientation and safety briefing During this session we will cover the aim of the course, toilet facilities, course area and safety briefing. Don’t forget to wear suitable clothing and footwear and always bring a waterproof ready for the changeable Cornish weather!! Foraging around The Beach Located in an ideal environment for a coastal foraging course in Cornwall, your group will be taken on a foraging excursion around the sand dunes and beach where you will explore many different environments – including hedgerow, beach, sand dunes and coast. You will learn about the whole wild food larder dealing with herbs, roots, shoots, berries, flowers, nuts and fungus. At the end of the foraging course, you should be able to easily identify lots of edible plants that you will be able to forage in your own time.

Tue 4 Aug11:00Cove Cafe(1.7mi)

via Cove Cafe

History & Heritage

Volunteering Opportunity – Cornwall Heritage Trust Ranger Day

Cornwall Heritage Trust’s Ranger Days are an exciting programme of practical volunteering opportunities at our heritage sites around Cornwall. Taking place at Sancreed Beacon in West Penwith, this session will […]

Wed 5 Aug10:00Castle an Dinas(3.6mi)

via Castle an Dinas

Sports & Fitness

Chair Yoga

Fri 7 Aug11:30Edward Hain Centre(2.8mi)

via Edward Hain Centre

Sports & FitnessWorkshops & Classes

Around £5.00

Yoga for EveryBody: Yinfusion (paid class, Fridays)

Fri 7 Aug14:00Edward Hain Centre(2.8mi)

via Edward Hain Centre

Sports & Fitness

Yoga for Mental Health

Yoga for Mental Health is suitable for beginners and people suffering from anxiety and/or depression. Classes aim to reduce stress and anxiety, improve mood, and enhance cognitive function through movement, mindfulness and breath work. Taught by Justine Smith, who has been teaching yoga at the Centre for two years. To book, email specifying ‘Yoga for Mental Health’.

Fri 7 Aug15:30Edward Hain Centre(2.8mi)

via Edward Hain Centre

Sports & Fitness

Men’s Yoga

Fri 7 Aug17:30Edward Hain Centre(2.8mi)

via Edward Hain Centre

Workshops & Classes

Around £95

Long Bow Making Workshop

Discover the traditional craft of bow making in the spectacular setting of Castle an Dinas, one of Cornwall’s finest Iron Age hillforts. Date: Saturday 8th August 2026 Time: 10am – […]

Sat 8 Aug11:00Castle an Dinas(3.6mi)

via Castle an Dinas

Sports & FitnessWorkshops & Classes

Around £5.00

Yoga for EveryBody: Yinfusion (paid class, Tuesdays)

Tue 11 Aug10:30Edward Hain Centre(2.8mi)

via Edward Hain Centre

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Venues with events near Start

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

Edward Hain Centre2.8 miles away Cove Cafe1.7 miles away

More about Start

Cornwall, England

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