Ayres House Studios

Studios Provided by Adumbration Arts & The MakeRoom

Friendly & affordable studio space for professional artists, makers & creatives

Artists

Diverse skills are essential for creativity. We consider applications from all creative disciplines. Please email to join our waiting list for a studio space or to enquire about joining as an associate.

Value

Ayres House provides studio space at a very low rate and also provides an education and exhibition space, free of charge and low commission to residents.

Opportunity

Creativity has never been more essential. We provide opportunities for the public to interact with art and experience the benefits of creativity for themselves.

Featured News Blog

Featured
New Year: Opportunities for Creativity
New Year: Opportunities for Creativity
Get your halo and buy direct from local Artists and Makers this Christmas.
Get your halo and buy direct from local Artists and Makers this Christmas.
Date for the diary!
Date for the diary!

Thank you to everyone who has submitted work to the upcoming exhibition! We will review all the work this week and get back to you all soon. Save the date for the 'Winter Exhibition' - 30th Nov- 25th Dec - Open daily 10.30am-4.30pm.

Studio Available from April 1st!
Studio Available from April 1st!
Winter Exhibition Private View
Winter Exhibition Private View
Studio Space Vacancy
Studio Space Vacancy
When a plan comes together!
When a plan comes together!
Our 1st Associate Members Exhibition
Our 1st Associate Members Exhibition
Thank you for visiting
Thank you for visiting
Visit this May Open Studios
Visit this May Open Studios

Featured Events

Featured
Wallingford Textile Hub
Jan 10
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.

Yoga for Artists with Lucy Tyler
Jan 10
Yoga for Artists with Lucy Tyler

Yoga for Ayres House Residents, Associates and Local Artists. Suitable for all levels from complete beginners through to experienced yogis.

Beginners Pottery Class
Mar 17
Beginners Pottery Class

Learn a selection of techniques including handbuilding and throwing on the wheel with Ceramicist Laura Murphy. 6 week course - £180.

Weekly Painting and Drawing Class (Summer Term)
Apr 29
Weekly Painting and Drawing Class (Summer Term)

A sociable, relaxed and informal group class suitable for improvers and artists looking for a weekly boost of creativity and to further develop their painting and drawing confidence, style and expression.

Beginners Painting and Drawing Class (Summer Term)
Apr 29
Beginners Painting and Drawing Class (Summer Term)

Aimed a building expression, skills and confidence for beginners, and those who may be nervous or are returning to art as a hobby after a long break. A sociable, relaxed and informal group class with a maximum class size of 8.

Associations Exhibition
Aug 29
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.

Life Drawing Course
Sep 8
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.


Online gallery

Alongside our Outdoor Markets and Exhibitions in our Gallery, we will be sharing works for sale via our studio e-shop.