Events/Workshops
LEARN.EXPLORE.CREATE.
Progressions of Form Exhibition
by James Duncan
16th April - 11th May
As an origamist James has been honing his skills for over a decade. He specialises in folding striking abstract forms, and enjoys the process of discovering new ideas and approaches. James is influenced by the mathematically determinant nature of origami and utilises this during his creative process, allowing outcomes of folds to develop naturally. James’ recent works explore the progression and disruption of origami forms, driven by his belief that origami as an art form can be pushed further into conceptual spaces.
MAKE 30 Newmarket St, Ayr, KA7 1LP
TUES - SAT 10am-3pm
Introduction to Sourdough
Bread Making Workshop
Book in via our Crowdfunder Rewards
This three hour workshop will explain the fundamentals and provide an introduction to the basics of sourdough bread making and show you what makes wild yeast baking so special. It will provide you with the knowledge and skills to make and bake with your own sourdough starter. You will create your own starter and then use ours to produce a sourdough loaf and we will show you the process of a no knead sourdough.
Sourdough Bakery 3 Cathcart St, Ayr KA7 1BJ
Triratna Buddhist Group
Weekly from Tuesday 30th April
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, KA7 1LP
Eckhart Tolle Meditation Group
First Sunday of every month from Sunday 5th May 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 KA7 1LP
Mindfulness Group
Fortnightly on Saturdays
Next session: Saturday 4th May 5pm-6pm
Join Dr Irfan Merchant for a fortnightly mindfulness group. Together, we explore techniques to cultivate awareness, manage stress, and foster a deeper connection with the present moment. Through guided meditations, discussions, and supportive community, embark on a path of personal growth and well-being. Donations welcome.
Free/ Donations welcome - Book in by emailing to RSVP: farglim@hotmail.co.uk
Narture Studios, 34 Newmarket St, Ayr KA7 1LP
Visual Storytelling Evening Workshop with Mike Stone
Thursday 25th April
5.30pm-8.30pm
An evening class that introduces you to the basic building blocks of visual storytelling. We will break down some classic photojournalism, then look at the form and elements that create narrative. You'll learn how to find stories, plan how to transfer those ideas into images and end the workshop with a practical activity creating your own visual story. All you need is a smartphone, a pen & paper, and the enthusiasm to tell stories. Suitable for all levels of experience
MAKE 30 Newmarket St, Ayr, KA7 1LP
Analogue Street Photography & Film Processing Workshop
Saturday 27th April
10am-4pm
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 30 Newmarket St, Ayr, KA7 1LP
An Introduction to Darkroom Printing
Sunday 28th April
10am-4pm
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 30 Newmarket St, Ayr, KA7 1LP
Introduction to Gelli Printing
Wednesday 8th May
6.30pm-8.30pm
This easy to access technique will give you the skills to create your own prints at home. This will be an experimental workshop which will explore a variety of gelli printing techniques. You will create a decorative print to take away and shown how to create collage with your experimental prints. This workshop is suitable for beginners and those wishing to extend their printing skills. Participants will have all materials included in the cost of the workshop.
Narture Studios 34 Newmarket St, Ayr, KA7 1LP
Writing as Creative Brainstorming with Resident Artist Hannah Feuerstein
Wednesday 8th May
5.30pm-7.30pm
In this workshop, you will work through several prompts to write little wordplays and poems to get those creative thoughts and ideas flowing! This approach to writing is less about the result then about connecting thoughts, memories, and feelings to find new perspectives and ideas. The main of this workshop is to overcome the fear of the empty white page and to find ways of writing that suit every creative need.
Narture Studios, 34 Newmarket St, Ayr, KA7 1LP
Kids Sew Your Own Soft Toy Workshop with Scandagoo
Wednesday 10th April
10am - 12pm
Narture Studios 34 Newmarket St, Ayr, KA7 1LP
Introduction to Linocut Printing with Hannah Feuerstein
Friday 10th May
5.30pm-8.30pm
In this workshop you will learn how to carve and print linocut. You will then be guided step -by-step through the process of sketching out your image, to carving and finally printing it. The end result will be your very own greeting cards. This is a fun and experimental workshop for all levels of experience.
Narture Studios, 34 Newmarket St, Ayr, KA7 1LP
Ceramic Collage/
Riso printing workshop= CERISO
Thursday 9th May
10am - 3pm
This exciting new workshop involves experimenting with papers and collages to create your very own run of colourful Riso prints in the first part of the day, before using the same inspiration materials later in the afternoon, to create your own ceramic collage using enamels and blank tiles. Riso printing is a sustainable printing process that uses vegetable, soya based ink- similar to screen printing!
MAKE 30 Newmarket St, Ayr, KA7 1LP
Family Monoprint Drop In Sessions with Hannah Feuerstein
Thursday 9th May
4pm-7pm
Using a small etching press, you will be shown how to create little monoprints by manipulating the ink on the surface of a Perspex plate. By using different tools and stencils you will create tiny originals to take home. This session is perfect for those who have experience in printmaking, as well as complete beginners and children.
SHAPE, 32 Newmarket St, Ayr, KA7 1LP
Introduction to Passive Electro Etching Printmaking Workshop with Hannah Feuerstein
Saturday 11th May
9am-4pm
In this workshop you will learn how to prepare, etch, and print a zinc plate etching. We start the workshop by looking at the different imagery achievable with passive electro etching. You will then be guided step -by-step through the process of preparing your very own zinc electro-etching plate. We will etch the plates and you will have the chance to print on a tiny etching press, learning the process of inking and printing the plate. The result will be small edition of handmade original prints for you to take home! This is an engaging and intense workshop, yet no prior experience in printmaking is required.
Narture Studios, 34 Newmarket St, Ayr, KA7 1LP
Mono-Printing
Wednesday 15th May
6.30pm-8.30pm
You will learn how to experiment with a range of approaches to mono-print and give you the skills to create your own prints at home. The workshop is suitable for beginners and those wishing to extend their printing skills.
Participants will have all materials included in the cost of the workshop. Workshops will be led by local mixed media artist, Louisa Maestranzi. Louisa uses print making to build layers in her semi-abstract landscape work
Narture Studios, 34 Newmarket St, Ayr, KA7 1LP
Introduction to Creative Fashion
Textile Upcycling Workshop
Saturday 18th May
11am - 4pm
This introduction to creative fashion/textile upcycling will teach you the skills to mend or remake your favourite clothes and accessories using a wide variety of hand/machine sewing techniques. Whether it’s a visible garment repair utilising embroidery/applique techniques, altering the fit/style of an existing piece or reimagining some pre-loved clothes - you’ll learn all the skills necessary to extend the life of your current wardrobe. The workshop content will be tailored to what you and others in the group bring to up-cycle and there should be plenty of time for you to work on one or two items.
Narture Studios 34 Newmarket St, Ayr KA7 1LP
Introduction to Kintsugi (Japanese) Ceramic Mending Workshop
Saturday 1st June
10.30am - 1pm
During this introductory workshop you will learn more about the rich history and beautiful philosophy of Kin’tsugi – which translates as ‘Gold Joint,’ then learn the skills to repair your own ceramic piece or two using bio-friendly processes.
Kintsugi is the Japanese art of restoring broken objects with gold lacquer so that the repaired items become more beautiful, not despite, but because of their golden lines. It is related to the Japanese philosophy of Wabi-Sabi, which embraces authenticity and imperfections, highlights rather than hides scars and celebrates these imperfections as part of the object’s history.
Narture Studios 34 Newmarket St, Ayr, KA7 1LP
Ceramic Slip Casting Bowl workshops with Creadh Studio
Monday 3rd & 10th June
6.30pm - 8.30pm
In this class you will learn how to use slip to take casts from plaster molds and make beautifully refined bowls. You can either make a nest of 4 bowls of varying sizes or a set of 4 small bowls the same size. This technique is a lovely introduction to ceramics and allows you to take home something very refined that looks like it’s been made on the wheel.
Narture Studios 34 Newmarket St, Ayr, KA7 1LP
Introduction to Sashiko/Boro (Japanese) Embroidery & Mending
Saturday 15th Jun
11am - 4pm
Many cultures have their own unique way of mending or decorating textiles, Boro Mending and Sashiko Embroidery are two such techniques originating from Japan. These techniques both use a running stitch to repair and breathe new life into clothing and textiles in a simple, decorative way, whilst the repetitive movement is a practice often used in mindfulness routines. You will be shown how to use Sashiko and Boro stitching on a variety of denim - as patches to fix holes in garments and/or to create beautiful traditional embroidery designs on a range of clothing (e.g. from jeans & jackets to shirts and skirts!)
Narture Studios 34 Newmarket St, Ayr, KA7 1LP
