Vacation rentals in St Ives

++++COVID19 INFORMATION++++ Following the opening up of the UK after a period of lockdown I am thrilled to be able to run workshops again - with some protocols in place. We will be distanced during the workshop, however, this is not always possible. Please be aware that you may be booking onto a workshop that already has attendees. If you would like more information on my COVID19 safety protocols, just message. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ During the workshop experience you will learn traditional craftsmanship jewellery making skills and techniques in small groups in a relaxed atmosphere. You'll be welcomed into my home, where the sterling silver ring making workshop will take place. You will learn to size your finger, measure out silver, cut, file and shape the metal before moving on to soldering, texturing and polishing. Eco silver and use of tools are included in the price and your pieces of jewellery will go home with you. Although designed for beginners, all are welcome to come and get creative with silver. The workshop will last approximately 3 hours. If you can't find a day or time that fits in with your plans, just get in touch as I am happy to change the workshop calendar to suit you.

Your screen print experience will be fun and productive with the opportunity to explore a range screen print equipment, skills and techniques. Dena will demonstrate and guide you through each and every step with lots of support in creating your design into a screen print. You will be provided with your own in-house bespoke printing kit with everything you need to produce your design. You will have an option to screen print onto a tea towel, tote bag, cushion panel or a set of 3 paper prints. Once you are set up to print you will mix your colour and using a squeegee make your prints. Be prepared to get inky!! At the end of the workshop Dena will help show you how to wrap and pack your prints. Due to Covid-19 we would like to ensure you the studio and resources are all deep cleaned before, during and after your experience. We have hand sanitiser available upon arrival and located in the studio. The studio is well ventilated with lots of windows looking over the countryside. The studio is a quite sanctuary away from the busy towns giving you a relaxing yet fun experience. Dena looks forward to meeting and teaching you. Other things to note No experience is needed, just be willing to take part. Guests are welcome to bring along any visual inspiration to help them create their designs.

Arriving at our surf school at The Unicorn On The Beach, Car Park in Porthtowan for a Surfing Lesson you will be welcomed by either myself (Ben) or a member of the eskinzo team. After an introduction and quick overview of your activity ahead we will jump into wetsuits ready for your experience. The atmosphere is always relaxed & social we like our guests feel as comfortable as possible so at this stage we will be happy to put any fears or worries to rest. Remember you don't need any previous experience and you will have the full support from your instructor throughout the lesson. The majority of our lessons are taught at waist depth water. Once the whole group is happy & raring to go we will make our way down onto Porthtowan famous golden sands. Your lesson will be broken down into two parts & we will explain & demonstrate everything in manageable stages. First part we will cover beach safety, how to manage your surfboard & catching waves for the first time, the second will consist of techniques & tips on how to get to your feet whilst riding a wave back to the shore. You don't need to be a strong swimmer to join these sessions. Just up & ready for giving it good go. Other things to note Guests must be able to swim a minimum 50m For Guests staying in St Ives please bare in mind we are a 10-15 minute taxi/drive away.

If you enjoy wearing silver jewellery, making your own is a great way to experience the process of making your own special piece. You will learn the entire process of making a bangle with an optional charm. From measuring, cutting, soldering, texturing and shaping to the final stage of polishing. After that, add a charm that you will need to make from silver sheet and involves more hammers, filing and soldering. All in all, a great experience and it will give you an insight into the process I enjoy so much. I am happy to teach children from 8 years old but they must be supervised by yourself. Prices for children are set to make an anklet or bracelet, if you wish them to make a bangle (will require use of a naked flame, you will need to book an adult session). Please note Please ensure you have closed shoes with enclosed toes (a hot bit a silver between the toes makes me cringe), cloths to get dirty, jeans are ideal. Baggy, woolly tops are a hazard in the workshop. Hair is best tied back out the way, it's very easy to singe. I have spare aprons, eye and mouth protection if you wish, and sometimes you will have to use. Also, I have had a few customers request to change what they would like to make on the day - I can often accommodate this but it normally takes much longer, for this I will have to charge extra on the day. Please ask for more detail

BSUPA accredited Instructors, will coach you through your experience on this ready to ride lesson. The lesson is aimed to teach you all the fundamentals of paddle boarding, from different paddling positions to turning, and to give you the knowledge and skills to SUP safely, as well as having a lot of fun learning new balancing skills. Water safety and general weather conditions for paddleboarding are also taught on this lesson. On the day you will be required to fill in an industry standard liability form. Other things to note In the summer months the water temperature is high enough not to use a wetsuit, but it is always recommended to contact us prior to your lesson and we can advise on appropriate clothing. "Stand up paddle boarding is more than just a sport, its a way to see and explore our natural surroundings, a tool to travel and connect with nature, a state of mind, a lifestyle. It teaches us how to respect and appreciate our natural surroundings."