Ayres House Studios
Studios Provided by Adumbration Arts
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
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.
Featured Events
Learn a selection of techniques including handbuilding and throwing on the wheel with Ceramicist Laura Murphy. 6 week course - £180.
I Want to Move! is a movement workshop that supports you to explore new possibilities in how your body moves, increase awareness, and express yourself creatively in the moment. Sessions are small, guided, and designed to help you build confidence through exploration.
The workshop is for all skill levels, great for beginners and for anyone craving playful exploration. It’s a creatively‑led space with gentle guidance and weekly themes, giving you the opportunity to explore materials, follow your curiosity, and sink into your own mark‑making style.
A friendly and creative 2.5‑hour weekly workshop designed for anyone who has attended an introductory session or who feels ready to jump straight in. Over five weeks, you’ll explore a variety of silver clay techniques while developing your own personal project.
The workshop is for all skill levels, great for beginners and for anyone craving playful exploration. It’s a creatively‑led space with gentle guidance and weekly themes, giving you the opportunity to explore materials, follow your curiosity, and sink into your own mark‑making style.
Online gallery
Alongside our Outdoor Markets and Exhibitions in our Gallery, we will be sharing works for sale via our studio e-shop.
From a limited edition of 50. Reproduction prints of ‘Circumlocution 1’, part of the ‘looking to be still series’ by Emma Souter. Signature, edition number and a printers certificate of authenticity on reverse.
Unframed. Available unmounted or mounted on the grey board pictured, or shipped unmounted in a tube for UK postage.
(Framed original drawing available. POA via the artist)
Dimensions: H 71 x W 69 x D 0.2 CM
Perfect gift for Christmas!
Give someone you love a portrait voucher. They then choose who they want a portrait of, whether its of a friend, family member, pet or themselves. This voucher could be used to cover 1 days sketching and a developed drawing, a head and shoulders ‘fixed pose’ drawn or painted sketch from a sitting session or photographs, or it could be put towards the cost an oil portrait or full body portrait.
You will receive a voucher and gift card.
E: emmasouter.art@gmail.com to ask any queries.
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. Maximum class size of 8. Covering traditional painting and drawing materials and techniques. Subjects are varied and based around students interests and growth. .
Tuition is sold in 10 week blocks based around standard term times and holidays and provides the majority or materials.
Summer term: April 29th - July 8th ( Half term May 27th )July 15th is included incase a catchup class is required at the end of term due to tutor cancellation/illness. If this is not required the term will end on July 8th.
10.30am-12.30pm at Ayres House Studios
Priced at £200.
Email: adumbrationarts@gmail.com with any queries.