Art Trip to Cornwall

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

Day 1

Morning

Depart school and travel to St. Ives

Afternoon

Time for local familiarisation on foot. Explore the local beaches and scenery - the perfect opportunity for a sketching session!

Evening

Check in to accommodation, followed by evening meal

Day 2

Morning

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

Afternoon

Visit the Barbara Hepworth Museum & Sculpture Garden

Evening

Evening meal at accommodation

Day 3

Morning

Breakfast at accommodation. Depart St. Ives and drive to the Eden Project

Afternoon

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

Evening

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

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

Accommodation

Cohort Hostel

Your students will be completely inspired by a stay in St Ives. Whether travelling for Art, Geography or a multi activity trip the Cohort Hostel is a perfect base for your school parities. Situated right in the heart of the town, just a few minutes walk away from the beach and within easy access of many visits and excursions. Offering 58 beds in total and shared facilities, a TV/Movie Room, table football, free WIFI and outdoor courtyard. Students will be well fed, as full catering can also be provided.

Educational Activities

Barbara Hepworth Museum & Sculpture Garden

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

Eden Project

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

Fabric Workshops with Jo McIntosh

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

Tate St. Ives

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

Wookey Hole Caves

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

Supporting you every step of the way

Creating your perfect trip

Your quote will be put together by an experienced Tour Adviser who’ll be an expert in the subject area and will know the destination really well too. They’ll work with you to create a trip to suit your group’s needs and meet your learning objectives.

Launching your trip to parents and students

The next step is to get your trip approved and then get students signed up to it. Our ‘Trip Launch Pack’ will help you with this step. This is full of resources (all free to download) designed to make your life easier at this crucial point in the trip planning process.

After you’ve booked

Once you’ve booked, your dedicated Itinerary Coordinator will start work on the finer details. They’ll make sure your itinerary makes the most of your time and they’ll take on most of the admin tasks for your trip (freeing you up to do what you do best – teach).

Support while you’re away

From lost property to properly lost, we’ll always be on the end of the phone while you’re out on the trip. You’ll get a final info pack before you go, as well as access to all your trip documents via the Vamoos app.

After your trip

We’ll ask you for feedback, so we can improve our service. Let’s start planning your next trip too, so parents have plenty of time to pay (and so it’s less stressful for you). And don’t forget to head to our resources hub to continue the learning back in the classroom.