A relaxed two-hour sketching experience in the beautiful subtropical gardens of Tregenna Castle, St Ives.

The Art of Noticing

Spend a couple of hours away from the usual holiday rush and explore Tregenna's beautiful gardens through drawing. Immerse yourself in nature, noticing textures, seasonal details, and the subtle beauty that often goes unseen. You will leave with a small collection of sketches and a renewed appreciation for the landscape around you.

At a glance

📍 Location: Tregenna Castle Resort, St Ives, Cornwall

⏱ Duration: 2 hours

🎨 Materials: All drawing materials provided

✏️ Experience: Complete beginners welcome

👥 Suitable for: Individuals, couples, friends and small groups

Prices

1 person: £45

2 people: £80 per couple/friends booking

3–6 people: £20 per person for a group session

When

Tuesdays · 10am–12pm

Thursdays · 4pm–6pm

Led by West Cornwall artist and writer Ingrid Brown (https://blog.southwestcoastpath.org.uk/2025/10/24/inspired-by-the-coast-ingrid-brown/), this relaxed experience invites you to explore quiet corners, shifting light, and rich planting, using simple sketching to focus your attention and see the gardens with fresh eyes.

We'll look closely at the plants, trees, textures, shapes, light and atmosphere around us, using simple and accessible drawing exercises to help you see and respond to what you find.

You don't need to be “good at drawing”. This isn't about producing a perfect picture. It's about looking, noticing and enjoying the process of making marks on paper.

Join Ingrid as she guides you throughout the session, introducing different ways of observing and drawing while leaving plenty of room for you to develop your own response.

It's suitable for complete beginners as well as people who already enjoy sketching and would like to spend some time drawing in a beautiful Cornish setting.

You can come on your own, with a partner or friend, or as a small group.

All drawing materials are provided, although you're welcome to bring your own sketchbook if you have one.

Who it’s for:

Anyone wanting a peaceful experience immersed in nature. No drawing experience necessary.

Individuals seeking personal guidance (1:1 sessions)

Couples, friends, or family members

Small groups (up to 6 participants)

About Ingrid

Ingrid Brown is a West Cornwall artist and writer whose work explores observation, memory, nature and our experience of place.

Her practice spans expressive painting and drawing, and she regularly works outdoors around the Cornish coast and countryside. Her work and writing have appeared in publications including The Artist and Leisure Painter, and she has been featured by the South West Coast Path National Trail (https://blog.southwestcoastpath.org.uk/2025/10/24/inspired-by-the-coast-ingrid-brown/) in its Inspired by the Coast series.

Ingrid brings this same way of looking into her sketching sessions, encouraging people to slow down, observe their surroundings and explore drawing in a relaxed and accessible way.

Description supplied by the event organiser.