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.

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

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)

Learn the ancient art of wax carving for jewellery and create your very own bespoke ring in sterling silver or gold. In this meditative artform you will explore mindfulness through creativity in a relaxing space where anything is possible.

Explore the world of wax carving and make something personal in the form of a wearable talisman or charm. In this 3-hour workshop you'll have the opportunity to experiment with both soft jewellers wax and hard jewellers wax using various methods of sculpting, carving and melting. 

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.

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. 

Dive into the tactile joy of clay in this relaxed drop-in session for all ages. Led by Philippa Macarthur & Liz Gordon as part of BunkFest and the Associations group exhibition, you'll be invited to explore creativity through hands-on sculpting and playful experimentation.

Get colourful, get playful, and get festival-ready! In this joyful drop-in workshop, you’ll create your own fantasy or animal-inspired mask using feathers, glitter, paint, and more. Whether you’re channeling a shimmering fox, a glittery dragon, or a mysterious forest spirit, let your imagination lead the way.

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)