Current Events & Workshops

If you have any questions or special considerations to which we should be made aware, please contact the tutor or organiser for that listing and they will be happy to help. Please do not attend our events if you are unwell and your symptoms could be contagious. Thank you.

Wallingford Textile Hub
Jan
10
to Jul 16

Wallingford Textile Hub

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.

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Creative Evening Workshop - Summer Term
Jul
23
to Aug 27

Creative Evening Workshop - Summer Term

This course is for all skill levels and is designed to inspire, encourage, and support your creative journey. Over the term, we’ll build momentum andevolve together—led by curiosity, guided prompts, and your own unique mark-making style. Playful use of varied materials—ink, collage, pastels, acrylic, textiles, etc. (these may shift with the theme & mood of the term)

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Associations Exhibition
Aug
29
to Sep 7

Associations Exhibition

The Ayres House Associate Artists’ annual group exhibition, ‘Associations,’ opens on 29th August at Ayres House Studios, showcasing diverse contemporary craft and art by local artists who regularly collaborate and support each other in the studio. The exhibition also features drop-in workshops on 30th–31st August during Wallingford’s BunkFest, including Creative Mask Making, Clay Play, and a collaborative mural.

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Go Wild with Flowers
Aug
30

Go Wild with Flowers

Explore creativity and experiment with drawing in mixed media to make a collaborative large floral mural.

Led by Josie Clouting & Lin Kerr.

Free drop-in event for adults and kids. Materials are supplied. 

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Creative Evening Workshop - Autumn Term
Sep
3
to Oct 22

Creative Evening Workshop - Autumn Term

This course is for all skill levels and is designed to inspire, encourage, and support your creative journey. Over the term, we’ll build momentum andevolve together—led by curiosity, guided prompts, and your own unique mark-making style. Playful use of varied materials—ink, collage, pastels, acrylic, textiles, etc. (these may shift with the theme & mood of the term)

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Life Drawing Course
Sep
8
to Oct 13

Life Drawing Course

Join us for a relaxed and inspiring six-week life drawing course, designed for all experience levels — from absolute beginners to practicing artists. Whether you're looking to build confidence, reconnect with creativity, or refine your observational skills, this course offers a supportive space to grow.


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Create & Explore with Laura Hodgson, Autumn Term
Sep
9
to Nov 18

Create & Explore with Laura Hodgson, Autumn Term

A relaxed, sociable and creative group for artists and improvers looking for a space to share ideas, experiment with new ways of working and explore media and techniques. Aimed at building confidence and encouraging development of personal practice and style. Maximum class size of 8.

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Creative Evening Workshop - Winter Term
Oct
29
to Dec 17

Creative Evening Workshop - Winter Term

This course is for all skill levels and is designed to inspire, encourage, and support your creative journey. Over the term, we’ll build momentum and evolve together—led by curiosity, guided prompts, and your own unique mark-making style. Playful use of varied materials—ink, collage, pastels, acrylic, textiles, etc. (these may shift with the theme & mood of the term)

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Room to Grow
Jul
10
to Jul 13

Room to Grow

Come along to Room to Grow, our student exhibition celebrating the creativity of everyone who participated in our workshops.
Whether you're a beginner, a returning maker, or simply exploring something new, this exhibition celebrates the incredible work created during our sessions – and how ideas, skills, and confidence have grown along the way. 🌿Expect a vibrant mix of art, design, and expression in a space dedicated to learning, experimentation, and community!

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ART of CHANGE
Jun
14
to Jun 22

ART of CHANGE

The Ayres House Studio community come together to share their works and processes during Great Big Green Week, creating an exhibition which shares an appreciation of nature, ecology and the environment and importantly reflects on how artists and makers processes are influenced by change.

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Free 'Drop In' Play with Clay
May
10

Free 'Drop In' Play with Clay

Free drop in ‘Play with Clay’ session with Philippa Macarthur and Liz Gordon. Suitable for all ages and families. No need to book, just wear your messy clothes. This event is part of our Artweeks Open Studios celebration at Ayres House Studios.

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Life Drawing with Optional Tuition
Apr
5

Life Drawing with Optional Tuition

Ayres House Studios opens the ‘Life Room’ providing optional tuition, a model, easels and boards on select dates throughout the year. Suitable for students and those wanting to experence life drawing with tutor support as well as experienced artists who may like to work without assistance.

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Ring Making Workshop with Anonoma Jewellery
Jan
12
to Jul 13

Ring Making Workshop with Anonoma Jewellery

In this 2.5 hour hands-on workshop you will learn all the skills required to design and create your own bespoke ring using ancient wax carving techniques!
This workshop is a perfect opportunity to free your mind, get creative and connect with other like-minded people whilst making a special heirloom.
This class is perfect for beginners - no prior experience is needed. However, if you do have experience, Natasha will cater to you and add extra challenges to build on your skills.

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Winter Art Exhibition
Nov
30
to Dec 15

Winter Art Exhibition

An exhibition of selected works created by studio, associate and local artists and makers. The Studios Seasonal Gallery will be open for Christmas Shopping, for art, hand crafted items, unique gifts, homeware and decorations.

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Draw the Notan Way
Oct
17
to Feb 13

Draw the Notan Way

The Winter Cake and Coffee Sketchbook Club. Draw the Notan Way with Artist Lin Kerr. Notan is a Japanese concept and means the pattern of lights and darks.

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‘Room to Grow’
Jul
4
to Jul 8

‘Room to Grow’

‘Room to Grow’ is an exhibition of works by artists on Adumbration Arts Weekly Painting and Drawing Class. Informally hung sketches, prints and works on paper and canvas will be displayed in the Gallery at Ayres House Studios; the room where much of the work has been created. This is a chance for the artists to celebrate their accomplishments and share their art with friends, family and the public.

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Creative Evening Workshops
Jun
5
to May 7

Creative Evening Workshops

Unleash your creativity with Aneta Pochatko, whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, we want to provide a space for you to unwind and exprore your creative side.

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Past Events