Umborne Bridge Studio

13/10/2026

Woohoo! We're opening up the studio doors in November, pop the dates in your diary. More info soon, we're all busy making cool stuff to show you :)

28/09/2026

Autumn's here and it's time to get crafty!

For cosy, friendly studio vibes and handmade gifts, why not check out craft tutor Alison Bowskill's classes this term?

From driftwood trees, to handmade gift tags and bags, Alison has a workshop to suit. Book in with a friend (or just treat yourself) and enjoy a morning or afternoon, all equipment provided, for just £30.

Explore the workshops here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/alisonbowskill

05/09/2026

There's one space left on Anna's 'Exploring your style in ink and wash' 6 week course, starting this coming Wednesday 9th Sept, 1.30-4pm.

If you've dabbled with watercolour and would like to improve and deepen your understanding and skills then this is for you - and the booking link is here:

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/annabrewsterart/2142787

This is the third set of classes in a sequence but if you're familiar with watercolour and want to improve, you don't need to have done the previous two courses - you'll be right at home. Any questions please do send a message!

Exploring your style in ink and watercolour - 6 week course, Weds 9/16/23/30 Sept & 7/14 Oct - £170 – Umborne Bridge Studio, Wed 9 Sep 2026 - Please note: this is a follow on course for anyone who has attended the Beginners' ink and wash course at Umborne Bridge Studio; it would also be suitable ...

26/08/2026

WORKSHOP DROP ALERT!

My workshops and courses up to December 2026 are completely sold out (apart from one space on my 6 week watercolour and ink course starting Sept 9th - https://www.tickettailor.com/events/annabrewsterart/2142787 ) - and thank you to everyone who has come along to the studio and made it an incredible 2026 so far.

Looking forward to 2027, booking will be opening for a range of day workshops and courses in the next few weeks and if you'd like to get in and book first then all you have to do is sign up to my mailing list here - www.annabrewster.com and pop your email address in. Mailing list subscribers always get first dibs and exclusive invitations with my quarterly newsletter - no spam, just art and creativity. If you're already on the Umborne Bridge Studio mailing list then have no fear, the same applies and you won't be missing out.

I'm really excited about what I'm lining up for next year, so if you're into ink and wash or mixed media, it's going to be a full on fabulous 2027!

12/07/2026

We're up and running and the studio looks fabulous. So much great artwork to see, so come on down and visit. Open daily 10-4 until (and including) Saturday 18th July.

Umborne Bridge Studio, Unit 1 Dolphin St, Colyton EX24 6LU.

Lots of free demonstrations running too:

Sunday 12th July, 11am: Jane Llewellyn, exploring wet felting
Monday 13th July, 11am: Bud Hodson, hand-forming animals with clay
Wednesday 15th July, 10.30am: Mike Ilsley, lino cutting and registration
Friday 17th July, 11am: Anna Brewster, painting mini watercolours with mixed media
Saturday 18th July, 11am: Alex Boon, quick outdoor sketching technique in mixed media

08/07/2026

If you'd like to come and visit us in our open week (starting Saturday!) Here is our rota to let you know which artists are in when, and when the free demonstrations are!

Demonstration list:

Sunday 12th July, 11am: Jane Llewellyn, exploring wet felting

Monday 13th July, 11am: Bud Hodson, hand-forming animals with clay

Wednesday 15th July, 10.30am: Mike Ilsley, lino cutting and registration

Friday 17th July, 11am: Anna Brewster, painting mini watercolours with mixed media

Saturday 18th July, 11am: Alex Boon, quick outdoor sketching technique in mixed media

29/06/2026

Upcoming workshop, Saturday 19th July, 10-4 with Alex Boon: Summer Flowers in Collage

Try your hand at crafty collage artwork to celebrate summer flowers. In this fun workshop, you will learn to paint meadow flowers during the morning session and then turn your paintings into an exciting artwork during the afternoon using coloured tissue papers, pressed flower materials, and perhaps even some copper leaf! This workshop is entirely beginner friendly (yes, even TOTAL beginners!) and intended to spark your creativity through a love of beautiful meadow flowers.

More info and book: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/alexboonart/1877669

19/06/2026

We're now halfway through our Midsummer Exhibition at the Malthouse Gallery in Lyme Regis and have been delighted to welcome so many visitors through the doors already.

If you have not had a chance to visit yet, there is still plenty of time. The gallery is filled with original artwork inspired by the natural world, alongside prints, greetings cards and handcrafted gifts from five artists working across a range of styles and mediums.

Here are a few photographs from the exhibition to give you a glimpse of what is on display.

We are open daily until 25th June, 10.00am to 4.30pm at the Malthouse Gallery, The Town Mill, Lyme Regis DT7 3PU.

We would love to see you.

07/06/2026

Our Midsummer Exhibition is coming up soon! 15th to 25th June at the Malthouse Gallery in Lyme Regis (Town Mill DT7 3PU), 10:00 am to 4:30 pm daily.

A range of original artworks, prints, greetings cards and gifts by five artists will be available for you to explore, all focused around our shared love of the natural world.

Free to visit and everyone is welcome. Hope to see you there!

13/05/2026

Want to spend a lovely day painting flowers in mixed media?

There are a couple of spaces on Anna's one-day workshop on Weds 3rd June, 10-4 (£65) , and it couldn't be easier to grab one - maybe even bring a friend?

You don't need any kit - everything will be provided for you, all you need to bring is your lunch! Check out some of the gorgeous work from previous attendees in the photos.

Booking and more info here: www.annabrewster.com/workshops