We serve our communities with a wide range of participatory and place-based activities. 

We serve our communities with a wide range of participatory and place-based activities. 

Sterts Arts and Environmental Centre is a unique rural hub where creativity and nature collide. We serve our communities through a wide range of participatory and place-based activities, from theatre and workshops to environmental events — putting people and the planet at the heart of all we do. We have five key strands of activity, alongside programming and hire opportunities.

Sterts Arts and Environmental Centre is a unique rural hub where creativity and nature collide. We serve our communities through a wide range of participatory and place-based activities, from theatre and workshops to environmental events — putting people and the planet at the heart of all we do. We have five key strands of activity, alongside programming and hire opportunities.

Sterts Future Makers is our programme of activity that works with children, young people and schools. We are passionate about local young people accessing arts and culture through workshops, performance, backstage opportunities and work experience.  

Workshops

Why not join one of our Future Makers classes? Led by professional theatre makers, Future Makers provides a regular weekly programme designed to inspire a passion for the arts, develop performance making skills and instil confidence.  

All our Future Makers sessions take place in the Sturrock Studio and are £60 per 10-week term.

Our current timetable is: 

  • Mondays, 5-6.30pm - 12-15s

  • Tuesdays 4.30-5.30pm - 5-7s

  • Tuesdays 6-7.30pm - 8-11s

Sign up for your free taster session via futuremakers@stertsarts.org today.

We also run a regular programme of school holiday activities, keep an eye on our What’s On page for the latest updates!

Schools

Are you a school or education provider and want to find out more about how you can get involved? We work with our Visiting Companies and local artists to provide school discounts, workshops and opportunities throughout the year. Email us and we’ll arrange a time for a chat.  

Our Future Makers programme will be announced in January and launch in April 2025. Sign up below to be the first to know about upcoming opportunities. Are you a school or education provider and want to find out more about how you can get involved? Email us and we’ll arrange a time for a chat. 

For all other enquiries about children and young people, email futuremakers@stertsarts.org.  Sign up for Future Makers.

Sterts Community Makers is our work with adults (18+) and community groups. We offer a variety of creative opportunities through regular workshops, masterclasses and performance and backstage opportunities.

Sterts Singers forms an integral part of our Community Makers programme, meeting on Thursdays from 7.30-10pm in the Sturrock Studio. Sterts Singers is always welcoming new members, no previous experience is required. To sign up for a free taster session please contact communitymakers@stertsarts.org.

Artist Development 

Sterts Artist Development provides opportunities for creatives in the local area and wider region to connect, access rehearsal space and take part in workshop opportunities. Our Artist Development programme welcomes artists of any career stage and age. 

Our current programme consists of: 

  • 2 full days of free studio time to develop a new idea.

  • Free use of our Barn Theatre outside of our regular programme and events (technical and dance floor charges available at an additional charge). 

  • Sterts Artist Development mailing list – the latest updates and ticket discounts.

  • Networking and workshop opportunities.

We are proud to be partnering with Dance Centred and Hall for Cornwall to offer a Choreographic Residency from Monday 18th to Saturday 22nd of August 2025, with performance on Saturday 27th September 2025 in the Barn Theatre. 

Led by Lois Taylor, create a sea-inspired dance piece. Featuring daily guided warm-ups, improvisation and choreographic tasks, you will work with Loise, costume and print artist Nicky Harwood, and perform alongside dance artists Talia Sealy and Hannah Jacobs. The project supports the development of devising and performance skills, offers valuable connections with Dance Centred and its creative team as part of the Sea Dances project.  

The residency is paid at £250, with an additional £90 for the performance day; travel must be arranged independently, though lifts from Liskeard station may be available. This opportunity is supported by Dance Centred, Hall for Cornwall, and Sterts Arts and Environmental Centre. For full details and the schedule, visit www.dancecentred.co.uk/professional-development.

Further summer workshop opportunities will be announced soon! For more information contact: artistdevelopment@stertsarts.org. 

Our Heritage activities situates Sterts within the landscape, working histories and folklore of SE Cornwall. We strive to be a hub for research, eco-tourism and local communities alike, to dive deeper into the rich history of the area. 

Bodmin Moor Dark Sky Landscape

We are excited to be developing a collaboration with Bodmin Moor Dark Sky Landscape – the World's First International Dark Skies Landscape, delivered by Caradon Observatory and Cornwall Council. Find out more about the work being undertaken here.

Linkinhorne 2025

We are proud to be supporting the Linkinhorne 2025 Project. The L25 Project is all about our parish.  A huge jigsaw for everyone of us and the part we play within it, all be it actively or passively. Do you have memories, stories, photos, videos of parish families, activities, events or scenery you could share? 

Ahead of our celebration day on the 12th of October, we’re collecting contributions from the local community. No matter how big or small, please share your memories with secretarylinkinhornehistory@gmail.com.

We are proud to be an Environmental Centre, championing creative and sustainable practices. Our 4-acre site offers inspiring ways to connect with nature, and we’re committed to deepening that connection through every aspect of our work.

Our new 500-seat off-grid Barn Theatre, designed by local architect Gregory Kewish, is powered by solar energy. We’ve long embraced reuse and upcycling, and all in-house productions now follow the Theatre Green Book standards — reflecting our commitment to a greener future.

We are keen to collaborate with like-minded artists, companies and businesses who share our ethos. Interested? Get in touch by emailing hello@stertsarts.org.

Sterts Environmental will launch with Our Joyful Environment on Saturday 28th June 2025. 

Programming

Want to bring your show, event or festival to Sterts? We programme a diverse programme of theatre, music, comedy, dance and live events throughout the year. Contact us on programming@stertsarts.org.

Venue Hire

Our site is available for hire year-round. Suitable for large corporate events, festivals, fundraisers, training days and much more. Sterts has ample parking, a registered Changing Place, baby changing facilities and green spaces. 

Recent hires include: Wild Tribe Forest School Practitioner Training Course, Nicky Brice Ballet School, amateur musical theatre and dance showcases.  

For further information please view of hire pack.

For all hire enquiries please contact programming@stertsarts.org