Ayres House Studios

Do you have an interest in embroidery, knitting, crochet, weaving or just everything about textiles? Join our monthly gathering to meet with like-minded textile lovers, learn new skills or share the knowledge you have with others.

These monthly 3hour workshops are ideally suited to art students, amateur painters and artists working from home, who are looking for additional and ongoing support, tuition, feedback and advice with their painting development and projects.

A sociable, relaxed and informal group class suitable for beginners and improvers. Maximum class size of 8. Covering traditional painting and drawing materials and techniques. Subjects include life drawing, still life, abstraction, landscape, portraiture and animals.

The 4th of 4 Monthly (2 hour) Art Workshops for Spring Term 2024, designed for children aged 8-14 years old and delivered by Lisa Clark of ‘The Art Shed’ Session 4: Exploring techniques in watercolours. The children will experiment with crayon, salt and surgical spirit to create texture to form a basis for a coral reef inspired painting.

This exciting event run by Lisa Clark of ‘The Art Shed’ will be housed under a gazebo and everyone will have their own easel, canvas and acrylic paints are provided.

Looking for the perfect lampshade? Why not make your own? With lots of stunning fabric to select from you will create a beautiful shade to your own design. Aimée Alice Payton shares her tips and tricks for a professional finish to your gorgeous shade.