Please note that our weekly life drawing sessions will now alternate each week: Tuesday evenings one week, followed by Wednesday mornings the next.
Life-drawing is a chance for beginners to professional artists to gather and spend the evening drawing and experimenting, whilst celebrating the human form. Each week we have a different life model, who will pose for a series of quick poses and one long pose at the end. There is a break in the middle for free tea, coffee and biscuits. Easels and boards are provided.
Please bring along your own drawing materials of choice and paper. We just ask that there is nothing toxic with strong fumes.​ Our group welcomes anyone, wherever they are on their artistic journey - we all learn from each other.
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Start the new year with the tranquil nature of mindfulness in your jacket pocket. Using gentle contemplation and creativity over eight weeks, we will learn how mindfulness helps us to connect to the present moment and live a calmer life with more clarity, peace and joy. Come by yourself or with a friend, an open heart, and let mindfulness guide you, supporting your path with compassion for yourself and others through the new year and beyond. Includes sound
meditations and a Circle Sound Bath on the final day. All materials and refreshments included.
For more information contact Alessia on: humanbeingmindful.com / alessiasheldon@gmail.com / 07903 015577
Hester Berry Masterclass: Landscape Oil Painting
Wednesday 2nd April 2025
12:30 -17:00
£50 via Eventbrite
Hester Berry's practice is rooted in traditional representation and methods, but she constantly challenges her understanding of painting and explores ways paint can represent effects such as light, time, movement and climate. She uses marks as economically as possible, distilling the image / feeling / moment into what is necessary, so that through objective representation there is enough room for subjective interpretation.
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Experimental Drawing with Carysella Wilson
Sunday 6th April 2025
10:00 -13:00
£45 via Eventbrite
Working from observation, sound and touch, you will use a range of dry and wet drawing media and tools to help you loosen up your drawing skills and unleash your creativity. This fun workshop is aimed at breaking through that initial fear of drawing and finding your flow. All drawing materials supplied. Aimed at both beginners and more experienced artists.
Painting with Earth Pigments with Pete Ward
Sunday 13th April 2025
9:30 -16:00
£80 Adult via Eventbrite
Starting the day at Fremington Quay to forage for ochres, and later returning to Studio KIND. at The Corn Store in Barnstaple Pannier Market, this popular workshop will offer participants a journey through geology, local history, paint making and painting with North Devon and Cornish earth pigments. After an introduction to the pigments, including the locally renowned Bideford Black, you will experiment with a range of processing techniques and binders including egg tempera, linseed oil and gum Arabic before making some paintings individually and as a group. The workshop is a starting point for your own more intimate journey with earth and natural colour.
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Shifting Sounds: A Day of Electronic Music
Tuesday 15th April 2025
10:00 -18:00
FREE book via Eventbrite
Join us for Shifting Sounds, a FREE one-day taster event delivered by Daisi, Devon and Torbay's Arts and Education Charity. Designed to inspire and educate young people about electronic music and its production. Through hands-on workshops, live performance and music professionals’ Q&A panel, discover the world of music production DAWs, interactive software, synthesisers, DJing and career pathways in the music industry. If you’re aged 11-19 and have an interest in electronic music making (no previous knowledge or skills needed), this day is for you! The day will be split into a morning session for 11–15 years and an afternoon session for 16 -19 years.
Hand-Crafted Rings with Ania Wawrzkowicz
Friday 18th April 2025
10:00 -13:00
£50 via Eventbrite
​Carve your own one-of-a-kind ring - a unique, precious and meaningful hand-crafted item of jewellery made by you. This workshop is an exciting opportunity to discover the old technique of lost wax casting in order to create beautiful bespoke ring. As a professional maker, I will guide you through the process so you can relax, get creative and enjoy the experience.
Drumming Experience with Djembe Devon
Friday 25th April 2025
17:30 -18:30
£5 Child
£15 Adult via Eventbrite
​Djembe Devon are the leading service provider for authentic interactive drumming workshops. The drum circles are the perfect place to feel the energy and rhythm of African drumming while learning and connecting with others. The sessions cater to all ages and skill levels. Learn, connect, and have fun!
Printing with Found Materials with Annabel Hill
Sunday 27th April 2025
10:00 -16:00
£55 Adult via Eventbrite
Join us for a fun day of experimental printmaking using everyday household materials with Annabel Hill from Appledore Print Studios
We will be taking inspiration from fruit bowls and patterned pottery to create some fabulous print designs using simple materials like household packaging. This is a fun technique experimenting with textures, form and colour, creating motifs and patterns, and collaging our prints together to create beautiful compositions. Expect to come away with a handful of selection of A3 prints to be proud of. All materials are included. This workshop is suitable for both beginners and more experienced printmakers.
Six Week Watercolour Course with Rachel Stanton
Starting Friday 2nd May 2025
10:00 -12:00
£200 via Eventbrite
In this six-week watercolour course you'll learn the basics, where you'll learn about colour, tone, washes, layering, lifting, composition, and focus on keeping it loose, fresh and playful. You'll be building your confidence so you can continue with your watercolour journey after the course.
The six-week course will start on Thursday 2nd May and will run for six weeks, with the exception of May school holidays. The dates are as follows: 2nd May, 9th May, 16th May, 23rd May, 6th June, 13th June
Walk and Draw workshop with Carysella Wilson
Saturday 3rd May 2025
13:00 -16:00
£45 Adult via Eventbrite
In this walk and draw workshop you will explore Barnstaple's architecture and historical buildings, its sense of community and its people, and the different shapes and textures there are to be found. This will take the form of a guided sketchbook session, drawing from observation around the centre of Barnstaple, under the guidance of experimental mixed media artist, Carysella Wilson. Sketchbooks and drawing materials provided.
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Please wear sensible footwear and inform us of any accessibility needs you may have.
Mayor’s Country Music Hoedown
Sunday 4th May 2025
16:00 -21:00
£15
This year, the Mayor of Barnstaple is hosting a different kind of civic fundraising event to raise money for her chosen charities. The Mayor’s Country Music Hoedown is a fun-filled evening with live music, exciting activities, and a real western vibe – all to benefit our local charities. Every penny raised at this event will go directly to support Clarity and Special Olympics North Devon.
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Body Positivity in Print Workshop with Josie Grant
Thursday 8th May 2025
17:00 -20:00
£45 via Eventbrite
A creative space to celebrate and honour the beauty of every body. At the start of the session, we’ll take a moment to reflect on the shapes, forms, and movements that make us feel strong, joyful, and at home in ourselves. Using lino-cut techniques, you’ll create a hand-printed piece inspired by body positivity, self-acceptance, and the art of being unapologetically you.
No experience needed - just a willingness to explore, create, and celebrate yourself through print.
Macramé Wall Hanging Workshop with Maud and Green
Sunday 11th May 2025
10:00 -13:00
£40 via Eventbrite
Join us for a relaxing and fun macramé workshop, perfect for beginners and those with some experience! Over the course of three hours, you’ll learn the foundational knots of macramé before creating your very own boho-style wall hanging using beautiful locally sourced driftwood as the base.
Drumming Experience with Djembe Devon
Friday 23rd May 2025
17:30 -18:30
£5 Child
£15 Adult via Eventbrite
​Djembe Devon are the leading service provider for authentic interactive drumming workshops. The drum circles are the perfect place to feel the energy and rhythm of African drumming while learning and connecting with others. The sessions cater to all ages and skill levels. Learn, connect, and have fun!
Introduction to Monoprinting with Annabel Hill
Sunday 25th May 2025
10:00 -13:00
£40 via Eventbrite
Flowers are not out yet but not to worry; seed heads make a fantastic motif! Using the fantastic shape and colours of seed heads as inspiration, you will have a go at drawing and cutting out your own stencils and combine these with real leaves, threads and netting to create beautiful layered textures in your prints. You will also learn to ink up and put prints through the printing press.
Expect to come away with a handful to unique prints. A fantastic workshop for beginners to explore printmaking. Drawings will be available to trace if you would prefer not to draw your own stencils. All materials provided.
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Introduction to Stencil-Based Screen-Printing with Tushka Illustrates
Sunday 1st June 2025
10:00 -16:00
£50 via Eventbrite
In this stencil-based screen-printing workshop, participants will explore the art of creating layered screen prints under the expert guidance of Tushka (Chrissy Mouncey). The session begins with designing and refining a minimum of two-layer stencils, which will then be hand-cut. Attendees will experiment with vibrant color blends, gradients, and monoprinting techniques, adding intricate details by painting directly onto the screen.
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The workshop welcomes all abilities, from beginners to those with screen-printing experience who wish to expand their skills and explore stencil techniques. While all materials are provided, participants are encouraged to bring images, sketchbooks, or anything that sparks their creativity—or simply arrive ready to be inspired.
Menopause Information and Support in-person Event
Thursday 5th June 2025
19:00 -21:00
Free via Eventbrite
Join us for a warm and welcoming evening at the Menopause Information and Support event. This in-person gathering will feature a fantastic panel of speakers, including healthcare professionals and passionate advocates for menopause self-care.
It’s a great opportunity for women and anyone experiencing perimenopause or menopause symptoms to come together, ask questions, share experiences, and gain valuable insights. We can’t wait to see you there!
This event is supported by Libraries Unlimited with refreshments supplied by Co-op.
Hot Flush is your go-to newsletter for everything related to perimenopause and menopause. Sign-up http://bit.ly/hot-flush
Romanticizing the Landscape with Luna North
Sunday 8th June 2025
10:00 - 15:30
£50 via Eventbrite
Study the work of painters who make their landscape paintings joyful through the use of colour, atmospheric painting and folk or naïve style.
You will be shown how you could include animals, flowers, trees and houses in the landscape painting. Luna will guide you in colour mixing and layout. The emphasis will be on learning how to paint naturally, playfully to make a romantic, colourful landscape painting.
This could be a wonderful way to gain confidence in your painting skills, to help you develop your imagination and let go of the need to paint realistically.
This workshop is great for beginners and those with some experience.
Keyring Monkey Fist Knot Workshop with Edward Crumpton
Sunday 15th June 2025
10:00 - 12:00
£20 via Eventbrite
This Father's Day, join artist Edward Crumpton for a hands-on workshop where you'll learn the art of crafting your own keyring monkey fist knot. Begin by making your own custom rope using a rope-making machine, then master the technique of wrapping it around a sphere to create a striking monkey fist knot. By the end of the session, you'll have a beautifully handmade keyring to take home. Perfect for anyone interested in traditional crafts or looking for a fun and creative experience!
Make a Leather Card Wallet with Red
Sunday 15th June 2025
13:00 -19:00
£135 via Eventbrite
You will learn how to shape and cut leather to make a card wallet. Using ready cut templates in different colour leathers, you will learn leather marking, embossing, stitching and finishing in this exciting one-day leather workshop.
Red will talk to you about his experience working with leather, and why he's fascinated by this traditional way of working. All materials provided.
Introduction to Etching with Annabel Hill
Sunday 22nd June 2025
10:00 -16:00
£55 via Eventbrite
Join experienced printmaker, Annabel Hill from Appledore Print Studios, on this fantastic introduction to etching inspired by seed heads, dried plants and organic forms to create beautiful botanical prints. Firstly we will ‘draw’ using plant stems or feathers dipped in ink, and mark-making using seed heads and stems. Drawing this way is very freeing for those unsure of drawing, or complete beginners or those who think they can’t draw.
Self-Care Symbols in Print Workshop with Josie Grant
Thursday 26th June 2025
17:00 -20:00
£45 via Eventbrite
Take a moment to pause and reflect as we explore the power of self-care through printmaking. At the start of the session, we’ll take time to consider the symbols, words, and imagery that bring us comfort, strength, and restoration. Using lino-cut techniques, you’ll transform your reflections into a beautiful hand-printed piece to keep as a personal reminder or gift to a loved one. A creative and calming session to reconnect with yourself and celebrate the small, meaningful acts of care in daily life.
Colour Woodcut Printing Masterclass with Merlyn Chesterman
Sunday 13th July 2024
10:00 -16:00
£85 via Eventbrite
Join Merlyn Chesterman RE for a colourful masterclass in the historic art of woodcut printing. Learn to cut and print a colour woodblock, registering two blocks in relation to each other for exciting results. Bring ideas or come with an open mind. All materials provided. Some previous experience with relief printing helpful but not essential.
Merlyn Chesterman RE is a local printmaker; and is on the council of the Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers, exhibiting around the
UK and internationally, and regular exhibitor at the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition.
An Introduction to Arts Funding with Laura Porter
Thursday 14th August 2025
17:30 -19:30
£25 via Eventbrite
During this session, gallery director Laura Porter will be discussing her experience with different kinds of funding, talking about what's available for artists now, and how to start to put together a funding application, including project planning, aims/goals, budgeting, how to line up partners, and the different requirements for different funders. If you are an artist or community project and you are interested in learning more about funding. ​
Introduction to Oil Painting with Amy Jobes
Sunday 31st August 2025
10:30 -15:30
£50 via Eventbrite
If you have ever wanted to try your hand at oil painting and simply don't know where to start, this beginners workshop with Amy Jobes will help unleash your creativity. Amy will guide you step by step to create an expressive landscape oil painting. This class will cover basic traditional techniques and methods, whilst helping you to let go of feeling anxious or precious about your work. This includes: Composition ideas, how to start using a sketch and ground, how to create depth with tone, working from dark to light, muted vs saturated colours, impasto mark marking.
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For more information on materials head to www.amyjobes.com/workshops
Flag Books and Fold-Out Books with Megan Stallworthy
Sunday 7th September 2024
10:30 -15:30
£50 via Eventbrite
Make two contemporary book structures with beautiful sculptural forms, perfect to use as sketchbooks, for displaying art work or photographs, or as the basis for artists’ books. You will learn bookbinding techniques using specialist tools and materials, and take away your own handmade books plus the skills to make more at home.
All the tools and materials will be provided.
All skill levels
Megan is an experienced bookbinder and teacher. Find out more about her work at celandinebooks.co.uk.
Introduction to Oil Painting with Amy Jobes
Sunday 30th November 2025
10:30 -15:30
£50 via Eventbrite
If you have ever wanted to try your hand at oil painting and simply don't know where to start, this beginners workshop with Amy Jobes will help unleash your creativity. Amy will guide you step by step to create an expressive landscape oil painting. This class will cover basic traditional techniques and methods, whilst helping you to let go of feeling anxious or precious about your work. This includes: Composition ideas, how to start using a sketch and ground, how to create depth with tone, working from dark to light, muted vs saturated colours, impasto mark marking.
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For more information on materials head to www.amyjobes.com/workshops
By booking an event at Studio KIND., you agree to our cancellation policy, which states that no refunds will be issued for cancellations made less than two weeks before the event date. Refunds requested earlier will be processed minus Eventbrite booking fees. Studio KIND. reserves the right to modify or cancel events as necessary, in which case full refunds will be provided or otherwise a postponement to a later date workshop. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Social Sessions
Women's Drop In Centre
Thursday Mornings
10:00 - 12:00
Free
Dates: Feb: 6,13, 27
March: 6, 13, 20, 27
April: 3
Studio KIND. is again partnering with Brave Spaces to continue the Women’s Drop-In Centre based at Studio KIND. inside Barnstaple Pannier Market on Thursday mornings, 10 am-12 pm, for ten weeks beginning January 9th 2025.
The sessions are an opportunity for women to access support, build social connections, and self-confidence, learn new skills and relax with a creative activity. Snacks and drinks are included, and the sessions are FREE to attend. Barnstaple Town Council has kindly funded the project.
Makers Meet
Every Wednesday
13:00 - 15:00
Free (donation welcome)
Meet other makers at Studio KIND. every Wednesday 1-3pm, where you can bring your current arts and craft projects and make together. Makers of all types and abilities are welcome - it's about making together and being part of a creative community!
Emerging Creatives of North Devon
Every second to last Saturday
of the month
15:00 - 17:00
Free (donation welcome)
Emerging Creatives of North Devon is a new peer support group of artists and creative professionals under the age of 30 who are living in North Devon. Perhaps you've returned from university, perhaps you've recently graduated from Petroc, perhaps you're just setting up your creative business, or recently registered as self employed. Meet other creatives in North Devon and share your experiences, support each other, exchange skills, collaborate, or just have a chat! These sessions will be headed up by our gallery assistant and local fine art photographer, George Rayner. For more information contact george@studiokind.org.uk
Say What You See
Every first Thursday of our
curated exhibitions
Wednesday 20th Feb
4-5pm
Free (donation welcome)
'Say What You See' are new sessions lead by Sharon Gale, who will lead a fun, informal tour of our current exhibition talk about ways to look at contemporary art, and sharing our thoughts, feelings, and ask ourselves the question ‘But What Is it?’ There are no right or wrong answers when looking at art, all interpretations are valid! So come along, find out a bit about the artist and their work, and share your opinions. Sharon Gale is an artist and arts educator, and taught herself everything she knows about contemporary art. As a firm believer that art is for everyone, Sharon wants the gallery to be a non-judgmental and safe space to talk openly about what we’re looking at!
ZestLab Adult Social Art Sessions
Mondays
13th May 1 - 3pm
3rd June 1 - 3pm
17th June 1 - 3pm
13:15-15:00
£11 per session via ZestLab
If you enjoy having a go and being creative, trying something new and meeting others, then these sessions are perfect for you. Sessions are running once a month with the first few focused on simple printing techniques.
Sue, who is leading the sessions, is an experienced primary school teacher with a big passion for recreational art. No previous experience is needed for these sessions and it might be that this builds your confidence to have a go at a more technical sesison.
In the sessions you will be able to try out different printing techniques and have a go at creating your own print to use as design for a card or put in a frame.
Most importantly there will be a cup of tea and slice of cake!
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Visit our events page for more details and to sign up: https://zestlab.org/events or send an email to contact@zestlab.org
