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LEARN.EXPLORE.CREATE.
IT’LL BE READY WHEN IT’S READY
By Alex Weir (aka Smex)
EXHIBITION OPEN UNTIL MAY
Alex Weir (aka Smex) is a Glasgow-based artist and illustrator from Ayr, known for his "Drawing a Day Project" since 2018. His work, spanning painting, printmaking, and bookmaking, explores the humor and joy in everyday life, particularly through food. His first serious cookbook, "It’ll be Ready When It’s Ready", features 75 recipes and 55 drawings, celebrating the process of home cooking. Funded by Creative Scotland and riso-printed at Narture Studios, the book embodies his commitment to sustainability and waste reduction.
The exhibition expands on these themes, with works exploring food culture and the home dining experience. Every element prioritizes sustainability—using recycled materials, eco-friendly printing, and upcycled canvases. Even the cookbook production minimized waste, with offcuts repurposed for packaging. Join us in celebrating Smex’s playful and resourceful approach to art, food, and creativity!
Tues - Sat 10am 3pm
SHAPE by Narture Studios 32 Newmarket St, Ayr
Triratna Buddhist Group
Weekly on Tuesdays 6.30pm - 8.30pm
The aim of the group is to help it's members explore the Buddha's teachings and meditate together in a relaxed, friendly space. The first part of our meetings will be to learn and practice our two core meditation practices, the Mindfulness of Breathing and the Metta Bhavana, followed by an exploration of the foundational teachings of the Buddha.
Free/ Donations welcome - Book in by emailing to RSVP: dh.karunaradha@gmail.com
Narture Studios, 34 Newmarket St, Ayr
Eckhart Tolle Meditation Group
First Sunday of every month 2 - 5pm
Embark on a journey of enlightenment with our esteemed collective, dedicated to the profound wisdom of Eckhart Tolle. Join us as we immerse ourselves in the transformative teachings, coming together to engage in shared meditation and communal reflection.
Free/ Donations welcome - Book in by emailing to RSVP: aurorearnould92@gmail.com
Narture Studios, 34 Newmarket St, Ayr
Satsang with Irfan
Weekly on Saturdays 2 - 4pm
The opportunity to meet with an awakened being is rare. Satsang, meaning to abide in Being, is the space to associate with the transmission of Presence. You need make no effort, just allow what is to be as it is; the transmission does all the work. Satsang is the moment for direct experience of the truth of non-duality - that you are Consciousness, and Consciousness is all there is. Satsang is our own being meeting itself in an apparent other. There is nothing to do and nothing to attain. You are already free. Welcome to Satsang.
Saturdays, 2-4pm Narture Studios (Top buzzer for the wellbeing studio)
No need to book, but for more information:
Email: irfan@merchantayurveda.co.uk or
WhatsApp: 07981 201110
Satsang is offered free, donations are welcome.
Narture Studios 34 Newmarket St, Ayr
SKETCH in the air
Next Date: Thurs 29th May 6-8pm
An evening of aerial life drawing and live music
Join us for an inspiring evening of aerial life drawing paired with live music for a truly immersive experience. The art model, Sarah Bebe Holmes—a physical theater and circus performer—will captivate with her dynamic energy, incorporating aerial apparatus and striking, expressive poses. Accompanying her is Bado Reti, an accomplished multi-instrumentalist and composer, who will guide the evening with his mesmerizing music.
Immerse yourself in this unique fusion of art forms! Enhance your art portfolio, decorate your space, or elevate your social feed with striking figure drawings that are sure to impress.
Be a part of a supportive community of artists of all levels to nurture and immerse yourself in creativity.
There are LIMITED SPACES! Book early to snag your spot
£20 Single evening advance ticket
£25 Single evening at the door
SHAPE by Narture Studios 32 Newmarket St, Ayr
Coffee Tasting with Grain & Grind
Thurs 1st May, 10am - 3pm
An exciting collaboration between Narture CIC and Grain & Grind!
Join us for a relaxing morning with great coffee and a chance to learn more about the journey your beans have been on before they made it into your cup.
We will have 3 coffee varieties available to try; The Narture Roast, Full French/Queens Park, Ethiopian Djimma.
We will also be demonstrating 4 different brewing methods; using a Chemex, a V60, a filter coffee machine and simply a kettle with our all new coffee brew bags!
You will have the opportunity to give them all a go and see what brings you the most joy :)
All coffee varieties & equipment will be available to buy to take home with you, as well as some wonderful local coffee accompaniments, like Humeston Byre milk.
Enjoy your taster in your usual take out cup, or in a handmade coffee tasting cup, made by your Barista/Potter Becky! Find more of her work online @PotalotOcelot
SHAPE by Narture Studios 32 Newmarket St, Ayr
Eco Friendly Analogue Film Processing & Street Photography Workshop
Sat 10th May, 10am - 4pm
A step up from our introductory analogue course, now we create our own chemistry to develop film using environment friendly household products.
Learn how to load and shoot with a 35mm film camera. Pick up some classic techniques of street photography and on our return to the darkroom, we will create our own film developer “Caffenol” using Instant Coffee, Washing Soda and Vitamin C
Suitable for all, from complete beginners to experienced photographers looking to refresh their skills.
Participants can arrive with nothing (but if you have your own 35mm camera please bring it along). You will leave with the confidence to tackle street shooting, a roll of processed B&W Film and your favourite frames ready to share.
All materials and chemistry supplied, and we have a range of SLR and Rangefinder cameras we can lend you.
MAKE by Narture Studios 30 Newmarket St, Ayr
Pre Loved Pop Up:
Clothes & Bakery Stalls
Sat 10th May, 10am - 3pm
Join us for a vibrant Pre-Loved Pop-Up – a celebration of sustainable fashion, local creativity, and tasty bakery treats!
We’re bringing together a fantastic mix of pre-loved clothes, unique upcycled garments with a fun twist, and fresh sourdough bakery produce and coffee. Whether you're looking to refresh your spring/summer wardrobe sustainably, grab a delicious bite, or just soak up the atmosphere, this is the perfect chance to do it all while supporting local and circular fashion.
Come along, explore, and connect with like-minded people who care about style, sustainability, and community.
SHAPE by Narture Studios 32 Newmarket St, Ayr
Public Broth: Live in Concert
Sat 17th May, 8pm - 10pm
Ayrshire's misfits Public Broth serve up their first tasting of music, in the form of Small Fries, their debut album. Hailing from Leeds and having moved to Ayr from Glasgow almost two years ago, this will be the first performance in their home town and will consist of the first live performances of music that will surely take them around the globe and back... They carry a DIY ethos shaped around live performance, believing music is at its best when raw and vulnerable.
Expect a night of beauty, love, humour, grit and tenderness. These hands and hearts are used to giving to the Narture community. We say let them give again.
Consider it a family affair, in which you're invited.
We'll see you on the 17th for a night of music, celebration and entertainment!
SHAPE by Narture Studios 32 Newmarket St, Ayr
Board Game Night!
Fri 23rd May, 6pm - 9pm
Looking for a way to meet new people? Or a chilled evening with pals without the hangover?
Join us for a cosy evening of games, giggles, bare bones hot chocolate & rapscallion sodas, all locally made and super tasty! The perfect sip while you plan your next move.
Browse our selection of games or bring your own to play!
Feel nervous about approaching someone new to play with? Let our hosts Holly & Becky know and we can help you out <3
SHAPE by Narture Studios 32 Newmarket St, Ayr
SMEX CAFE POP-UP: LATE LUNCH/EARLY DINNER
Sat 28th June, 12pm - 3pm
Drop in for a casual cafe-style visit where Smex will be serving food and drinks for one night only in Shape on Saturday 22nd March. His exhibition ‘It’ll Be Ready When It’s Ready’ will be up on the walls and his cookbook of the same name, where the recipes for the food are taken from, will be available to browse.
Your ticket gets you as much soup, sandwiches, salad and snacks as you like and you’ll also get a free print to takeaway.
This is the 3rd version of Smex Cafe, a pop up installation combining art and food, since 2017. It started as Smex’s Edinburgh College of Art Degree Show piece and was also an outdoor cafe on the street at Leith Walk Police Box in 2020.
SHAPE by Narture Studios 32 Newmarket St, Ayr
Analogue Street Photography & Film Processing Workshop
Sat 26th July, 10am - 4pm
An introduction to analogue street photography, and film processing led by award winning photographer and educator Mike Stone @_rodinal on Instagram
Learn how to load and shoot with a mechanical 35mm film camera.
Introduce the techniques of classic street photography and then process your film by hand.
Suitable for all, from complete beginners to experienced photographers looking to refresh their skills.
Participants can arrive with nothing (but if you have your own 35mm camera please bring it along). You will leave with the confidence to tackle street shooting, a roll of processed B&W Film and your favourite frames ready to share.
All materials and chemistry supplied, and we have a range of SLR and Rangefinder cameras we can lend you.
MAKE by Narture Studios 30 Newmarket St, Ayr
An Introduction to Darkroom Printing Workshop's
Sat 27th Sept, 9:30am - 12:30pm
If you’ve attended one of our analogue film processing workshops and want to print your negatives or if you’ve just always wanted to learn the process, this course is the perfect introduction to darkroom printing.
In our brand-new darkroom space, we’ll familiarise you with the darkroom equipment, enlargers, safe lighting & processing equipment. You’ll be instructed in chemical preparation safety and taken step by step through the printing process before going solo and printing your own images. All under the guidance of Mike Stone.
MAKE by Narture Studios 30 Newmarket St, Ayr
Photogram Printmaking Workshop
Sat 25th Oct, 9:30am - 4:30pm
A fun and experimental session introducing you to the creation of Photograms and darkroom practice
Photograms are a cameraless darkroom process where objects placed on photographic paper allowing you to create abstract photographic compositions through light and shadow.
Popularised in the 1920’s by Dada artist photographer Man Ray and the Constructivist El Lissitzky as a challenge to traditional photography this graphic process brings chance and mystery into printmaking.
Led by photographer and educator Mike Stone @_rodinal on Instagram
A great introduction to darkroom working, we’ll familiarise you with the darkroom, safe lighting & processing equipment. You’ll be instructed in chemical preparation and taken step by step through the photogram process.
WHEN BOOKING- PLEASE CHOOSE EITHER THE MORNING OR AFTERNOON SLOT FOR THIS WORKSHOP:
Morning: 9.30am-12.30pm £80
OR
Afternoon: 1.30-4.30pm £80
MAKE by Narture Studios 30 Newmarket St, Ayr
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