Ayres House Studios Marks 6 Years with Anniversary Event, Studio Opportunities & Winter Exhibition
Wallingford, Oxfordshire – Ayres House Studios is delighted to mark its 6th birthday with a series of celebrations and new creative opportunities for local makers, culminating in its annual Winter Exhibition from 29 November to 14 December 2025.
Celebrating Six Years of Creative Community
Since opening in October 2019, Ayres House Studios has grown into a vibrant home for artists and makers, offering affordable studio space, a shared gallery, and a setting for public engagement and connection with local audiences.
In recent years, the studios have also extended their offering to include a select number of Associate Members and Friends of Ayres House, with a focus on building creative connection for artists working independently in their own studios. This new initiative aims to expand the supportive network that Ayres House has become known for.
Studio members, Friends and Associates came together on 17 October for an intimate birthday gathering, sharing stories and celebrating the thriving creative community that has grown over the past six years.
Studio Spaces Available and an Invitation to Textile Makers & Jewellers
Ayres House currently has one good sized studio room on the ground floor and one half of a shared studio available to rent on the first floor. The building itself comprises 14 studios across three floors, along with a gallery/education room, kitchen, garden area and parking.
In addition, studio member Raph & Rose are seeking a talented practitioner working in textiles or a jeweller to share a studio space. This is an excellent opportunity for a textile artist or jeweller to join a supportive creative community and enjoy 24/7 access to the building.
Interested applicants are invited to contact Ayres House with a portfolio of work, a short artist statement, and details of space requirements.
Winter Exhibition: Gifts, Workshops & Local Art
Dates: 29 November – 14 December 2025
Opening hours:10:30 am – 4:30 pm (closed Mondays & Tuesdays)
Venue: Ayres House Studios, Ayres Yard, Station Road, Wallingford
The Winter Exhibition is a showcase of local artists and makers, offering visitors a chance to find unique handmade Christmas gifts and engage with creators. Expect a diverse range of media including ceramics, print, textile, jewelry, paper art, painting, and more.
Throughout the exhibition, participating artists will host workshops and live demonstrations, allowing the public to engage with their process, ask questions, and try their hand at creative techniques. The event is designed to make art accessible and to build deeper connections between makers and audiences.
The gallery space at Ayres House will host the exhibition, everyone is welcome.
Visitor & Press Information
Address: Ayres House Studios, Ayres Yard, Station Road, Wallingford, OX10
Contact: [email protected]
Public access: open exhibition days, as above. Outside exhibition times, viewings by appointment.
Press & photo requests: High-res images from the 17 October birthday event and exhibition promotional material will be available. Please request directly via email.
About Ayres House Studios
Ayres House Studios, founded by Adumbration Arts Ltd, provides affordable and supportive studio environments for artists and makers across multiple disciplines. With an ethos of collaboration, public engagement, and sustainability, the studios aim to nurture creativity, connectivity, and professional growth.
Studio inclusions typically cover shared facilities such as gallery/education rooms, a kitchen, garden and parking. Resident artists benefit from opportunities to exhibit, teach workshops, and engage the public.
As Ayres House embarks on its seventh year, the team looks forward to welcoming new residents, associates and friends and to celebrating art, creativity, and community through its exhibitions and community engagement.
For further information, interviews, or image access, please contact:
Ayres House Studios
Email: [email protected]
