narture
we bake real bread to earn the dough to fund arts projects
Using our loaves
to fund arts projects
Our speciality is handmade sourdough produce, freshly baked daily, for taste and the health of the gut. Narture’s objective is to re-invest all surplus profits into creative projects, as an instigator of town centre regeneration. Explore Narture Studios and Make at 34 & 30 Newmarket Street. The space hosts community dark room, Riso printer, exhibitions, events, workshops, holistic therapies and talks based on Narture’s three core pillars of:
Creativity ~ Sustainability ~ Wellbeing
Our Mission
Support Local
Zero Waste
Creativity
Sustainability
Wellbeing
Narture’s award winning Sourdough Bakery and acclaimed Artisan Café, are currently the core income generators of the social enterprise, with surplus profits going back into our arts and culture projects. The bakery was recently awarded Bread Bakery of the Year by Prestige Scotland for the second year running. As part of our social purpose, we also donate produce to local food banks. The latest projects Narture Studios and Make are spaces to facilitate wellbeing and creative practitioners to deliver therapies, shop stocking local makers work, workshops, exhibitions and events on our three core pillars:
creativity • sustainability • wellbeing
What's On
Open Studios Ayrshire Trail
Now in its 13th year, Open Studios Ayrshire (OSA) returns with its annual exhibition, and we’re thrilled to be participating for the first time! Narture Studios is opening its doors to the public, with all six of our artists’ studios ready to welcome visitors.
Open to the public from 13th to 15th September. Come along, meet the makers, have a chat, and take advantage of this unique opportunity to purchase directly from the artists.
Mark your calendars! To celebrate OSA, Narture Studios is hosting a group show, filling all three of our spaces at 30-34 Newmarket St. We’ll be open to the public all weekend from 13th to 15th September, 10am-5pm. The exhibition will continue from Tuesday to Saturday, 3rd September to 5th October, 10am-3pm.
Don’t miss the opening preview on Friday, 13th September, from 4-6pm!
🔔 Exciting News: 🔔
We’ll have a studio available soon! If you’re interested or know someone who might be, please get in touch to arrange a viewing.