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Life-Drawing Sessions
Alternating Tuesday evenings - 18:45-21:00 and Wednesday mornings - 10:00-12:00
£12pp including free tea and coffee
Life-drawing is a chance for beginners and professional artists alike 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.
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!
Art Talkin'
Starting Thursday 29th January 2026
17:30 -19:00
£5
This series of open-ended discussions will focus on how we approach art, construct meaning and evaluate our responses. We will reference art history and concepts drawn from other disciplines to examine our relationship with art. From a starting prompt participants will be encouraged to formulate their own ideas and contribute to the group.
Print Club
Starting Thursday 12th March 2026 18:00 - 20:00 £12
These relaxed and informal sessions are led by established local printmaker Zoe Buffery, and offer the opportunity for beginners and experienced printmakers alike to learn, experiment and experience the fun of printmaking in like-minded company.
Enjoy access to our press, gentle guidance from a talented printmaker, and tea and biscuits!
1:1 Mentoring with Carys Wilson
55 Minute Slots Available - Tuesday 7th April, 12th May, and 2nd June 2026
£45
Individual mentoring sessions to enable you to develop your own creative practice with tailored support from established artist and teacher Carys Wilson. These one to one sessions will offer you guidance and help you identify goals within your practice and surrounding wider professional life.
Introduction to Nature Journaling with Alex Boon
Sunday 12th April 2026
10:00 -16:00
£60
In this one-day introduction to nature journaling, artist and author Alex Boon will show you some fundamentals of nature journaling with fun prompts and exercises that are suitable for anybody, including total beginners!
FREE Easter Children's Workshop: Fairies, Fantasy Characters & Superheroes with Jane Elliott
Thursday 16th and Friday 17th April 2026 10:00-12:00 drop-in
FREE
Let your favourite characters come to life and join artist Jane Elliott for an amazing time crafting magical fairies, bold superheroes and fantastic fantasy characters as part of our FREE 2026 school holidays Children's workshops, no booking required!
KIND voices - A Night of Spoken Word at Studio KIND
Friday 17th April 2026 19:00 - 20:30
£5
KIND voices is an evening of contemporary poetry at Studio KIND, bringing together six distinctive voices for a night of language, reflection, and connection. Join Nayomie James, Jane Lovell, Lara Rousseau, Rosamund Clare, Grizel Luttman-Johnson, and Su Luciani for an intimate gathering of words shared aloud.
Introduction to Oil Painting with Amy Jobes
Sunday 19th April 2026 10:30 - 15:30
£50
This beginner’s workshop with Amy Jobes will help unleash your creativity in oil painting. If you’ve ever wanted to try oil painting but didn’t know where to start, Amy will guide you step by step as you create an expressive landscape painting.
Create Your Own Eco Spring Trug with Dingles of Devon Florist
Saturday 25th April 2026 17:30 - 19:30
£65
Celebrate nature by learning to design your very own Eco Spring Trug, using beautiful fresh spring flowers such as narcissi, muscari, tulips, ranunculus and daffodils this April at Studio KIND. Run by the experienced local florists ‘Dingles of Devon’, this workshop is a wonderful chance to learn about floristry.
Two-Week Watercolour Workshop with Colin Allbrook
Sunday 3rd & 10th May 2026 10:00 - 13:00
£90
Develop your watercolour skills with acclaimed painter Colin Allbrook over this two-week workshop which includes 2x 3h sessions. These workshops are perfect for both beginners as well as artists looking to further develop their skills. Working from personal reference images, participants will receive a live demonstration followed by one-to-one guidance throughout the session.
Craft Social
Thursday 7th May,
18:00 - 20:00,
£5
Craft Social is a relaxed, social-first gathering designed to bring together creative, open-minded people for an easy-going evening of making and meeting. Expect good music, interesting conversations, and tables full of collage materials to dip into—no experience needed.
An Introduction to Arts Funding with Laura Porter (online)
Monday 11th May 2026 17:30 - 19:30
£25
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.
Hester Berry Masterclass: Life Drawing
Tuesday 12th May 2026 18:00 - 21:00
£35
In this 3-hour session local Devonshire artist Hester Berry expertly guides attendees through the fundamental skills needed for life drawing, with a focus on construction and tone. Each student will have their individual needs met while they work, and all abilities are welcome.
Fused Glass Wishsticks Workshop with Gigha Klinkenborg
Sunday 31st May 2026
10:00 -14:00
£85
Join glass artist Gigha Klinkenborg for a vibrant, hands-on workshop where you'll create your own colourful glass wishstick. You’ll learn the essential techniques of fused glass art, from cutting glass with confidence to working with frit (crushed glass), stringers (glass spaghetti), glass paints, and beautiful murrine (tiny handmade glass flowers and leaves).
Colour and Contrast with Zoe Hyde
Sunday 28th June 2026, 10:00 - 13:00
£45
Join Zoe Hyde for this fun workshop where you will explore complimentary colours, mark making and different painting techniques within an experimental, abstract framework. Suitable for beginners as well as those with experience. All materials provided.
Colourful Woodcuts: A Two-Day Masterclass with Merlyn Chesterman
Sunday 19th & 26th July 2026 10:00 - 16:00
£160
Join internationally renowned local print maker Merlyn Chesterman RE for a two-day masterclass this July where you will learn how to plan and execute a multi-colour woodblock print.
You will use a simple registration board to be able to use colour in enjoyable and playful ways.
Introduction to Oil Painting with Amy Jobes
Sunday 30th August 2026 10:30 - 15:30
£50
This beginner’s workshop with Amy Jobes will help unleash your creativity in oil painting. If you’ve ever wanted to try oil painting but didn’t know where to start, Amy will guide you step by step as you create an expressive landscape painting.
The Secret Belgian Binding with Megan Stallworthy
Sunday 13th September 2026 10:30 - 15:30
£50
The Secret Belgian Binding is a fascinating, contemporary book structure featuring a 3-piece cover and a distinct, woven-like sewing pattern. On this exciting, practical workshop you will learn core bookbinding skills and take home a beautiful handmade book, perfect to use as a notebook or sketchbook.
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.
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