Wye Gallery & Studio

Wye Gallery & Studio Wye Gallery is a new creative space in the heart of Wye, Ashford. www.wyegallery.co.uk

We host monthly open call exhibitions, Studio space, and offer a growing schedule of art workshops.

18/07/2026

Unboxing new tools for the studio today, small steps, steady building.

Try something creative and calming this summer.Book your place here: https://wyegallery.co.uk/aromatherapy-candle-works...
27/06/2026

Try something creative and calming this summer.

Book your place here:
https://wyegallery.co.uk/aromatherapy-candle-workshop

Join us for a gentle, beginner friendly Gelli plate printing workshop using acrylics and plants gathered from the hedgerows. We’ll start with playful experimenting before moving on to create beautiful prints you can take home and frame.

Expect a calm, supportive space with time to explore techniques, understand the materials, and build confidence in your new skills.

All materials are included, along with unlimited soft drinks to keep you refreshed as you work. Please wear paint friendly clothing or bring an apron.

Aromatherapy Candle Making Workshop in Wye, Kenthttps://wyegallery.co.uk/Slow down for an afternoon and create your own ...
22/06/2026

Aromatherapy Candle Making Workshop in Wye, Kent
https://wyegallery.co.uk/
Slow down for an afternoon and create your own beautifully scented aromatherapy candle using premium soy wax, natural essential oils, dyes, botanicals and crystals. You’ll take home a high‑quality candle with a burn time of around 50 hours, a calm, friendly workshop perfect for beginners and anyone craving a creative pause.

You’ll be guided step‑by‑step through melting, blending, colouring and pouring your candle, shaping something personal, tactile and soothing to take home. Expect a relaxed atmosphere, small group, and endless tea and coffee.

Date: Saturday 4 July 2026
Time: 1pm - 3pm
Place: 24 Church Street, Wye, Kent, TN25 5BJ
Age restriction: 12 years +
Cost: £35 per person

Book your ticket:

https://wyegallery.co.uk/aromatherapy-candle-workshop

We’re really looking forward to welcoming you.

Parking & travel: Free village car park next to the Co‑op. Street parking available. 10‑minute walk from Wye train station.

17/06/2026

Congratulations to graduating Fine Art students in Canterbury, great show

Rai Burnes
Clay Bradford
Tracy Burroughs
Molly-Ann Cook
Daniel Hickford
Morgen Jan
Jamie Jarman
Heike Nwagbo
Marie Oriande
Jack Park
Jessi Rebelo
Beth Owen
Elaine Sage
Eli Meath
Ryan Simpson
Lauren Starn
Lily Turnbull Sharp
Steve Walker
Andrew Mead
Ayantu Fransen
Alma Leander
Paige Dexter

07/06/2026

Yesterday we hosted the loveliest aromatherapy candle‑making workshop. Everyone hand‑poured their own natural soy wax candle using essential oils, botanicals and crystals, each one with a burn time of around 50 hours. The room smelled incredible and the atmosphere was so calm and creative.

If you’d like to join a future workshop, we’d love to welcome you.
Follow the page for dates, photos and behind‑the‑scenes moments from the studio.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/aromatherapy-candle-making-workshop-tickets-1988726916743?aff=oddtdtcreator

20/05/2026

So… what is an open call?
Think of it as a big, friendly invitation to share something you’ve made, whether you proudly call yourself an artist, quietly make things at the kitchen table, or only create when the moon is right and the house is quiet.

An open call simply means anyone can submit a piece of work for a chance to be part of an exhibition. No secret handshake, no art degree required, no need to have a “style” or a “practice” (unless you want to).
If you’ve made something you’re proud of, a painting, a print, a collage, a sculpture, a textile piece, anything, you’re invited.

At Wye Gallery & Studio, we especially welcome people who’ve never shown their work before. If you’ve ever thought, “I’d love to, but I’m not really an artist…” this is literally for you. Bring your curiosity, your creativity, and that piece you’ve been hiding in a drawer. We promise a warm, supportive space and a community cheering you on.

A panel will look through all the submissions and choose which pieces will be included. And yes, not every piece will be selected, but that’s part of the process, not a judgement on you or your creativity. If you’ve made something you love, something that surprised you, something that’s been hiding in a drawer for months… we’d genuinely love to see it.

If you’re making things, you’re an artist. You just might not have admitted it to yourself yet.

Key Dates for the Open Call
• Submissions open: 5 May 2026
• Submissions close: 19 June 2026
• Selection starts: 20 June 2026
• Notification of selection: 23 June 2026
• Selected artists will receive an email on: 24 June 2026
• Admission fee: £10 per artwork, due on or before 30 June 2026
• Artworks delivered to the gallery (if selected): 28 June 2026
• Private View (chance to meet the artist, all welcome) - 1 July 2026, 6–9pm
• Exhibition dates: 2–18 July 2026
• Exhibition closes: 18 July 2026
• Artwork collection: 19 July 2026

Comment 'Wye' below for full submission details

Launching our second workshop - Aromatherapy candle making workshopCreate a personalised aromatherapy candle in a relaxe...
18/05/2026

Launching our second workshop - Aromatherapy candle making workshop

Create a personalised aromatherapy candle in a relaxed, friendly setting with premium soy wax, natural scents, and endless tea and coffee.

Scent & Wax: A Candle‑Making Experience

Join us for a relaxed afternoon of candle making, where you’ll unwind, learn, and create in a welcoming, small‑group setting. We’ll guide you through the soothing process of working with top quality soy wax, wax dyes, botanicals, gem stones and aromatherapy essential oils, helping you shape a candle that feels personal to you.

The workshop offers a gentle space to slow down and enjoy the materials, before taking home a beautifully finished, handmade candle. It’s a friendly, creative experience perfect for anyone looking to try something new in a calm, supportive environment.

Date: Saturday 4 July 2026
Time: 1pm - 3pm
Place: 24 Church Street, Wye, Kent, TN25 5BJ
Age restriction: 12 years +
Cost: £35 per person

Book your ticket:
Online via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aromatherapy-candle-making-workshop-tickets-1988726916743?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
Or
Email Emma directly: [email protected]

We’re really looking forward to meeting you.
Wye has a free car park next to the Co-op, street parking is free but can get busy at times. We are only a 10 min walk from Wye train Station.


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24 Church Street
Wye
TN255BJ

Opening Hours

Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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