Umborne Bridge Studio

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

30/04/2026

The River Axe Community Exhibition is opening at Seaton Tramway (Seaton Station) this afternoon and is now running until 12th May. Thank you so much to everyone from our studio community who came along to the workshops and contributed work. Do come and see the fruits of our combined labours 🙂

20/04/2026

Jurassic Discovery River project update!

After a cracking workshop/plein air drawing session down by Axmouth Harbour today, we're now getting ready to hang the exhibition in Seaton Tramway next week, so.....

BRING US YOUR ARTWORKS! (please)

This is a community exhibition funded by the National Lottery and coordinated by Seaton Jurassic, and absolutely anyone can enter work to be displayed. You don't need to have been on any of the workshops to join in.

Simply bring your artwork (unframed/unmounted is absolutely fine) to: Kerry at Jurassic Discovery on the Underfleet, Seaton (drop off during normal opening hours), or Anna and Alex at Umborne Bridge Studio, Colyton, before Monday 27th April. We'll be in the studio Tuesday (9.30 - 3.30), Weds (11-2), Thurs (12 noon-8.30pm) and Fri (9.30-2)

05/04/2026

Evening course alert!

Hi, it's Anna here. From 23rd April I'm running a four week course - Painting for Relaxation and Calm and there are a few spaces left if you fancy joining me in the studio for a super-chilled out, fun painting class.

Thursdays, 6pm-8.30pm, 23/30 April and 7/14 May.

We'll be completing a mini art project each week, all materials provided and plenty of biscuits and tea too. This class is perfect for absolute beginners and improvers too. Price for the four weeks is £95 with everything you will need included. Free parking right outside the door too.

To book or find out more, click the link below!

Painting for relaxation and calm - 4 week evening sessions course, Thurs 23rd/30th Apr, 7th/14th May (£95) – Umborne Bridge Studio, Thu 23 Apr 2026 - Painting for relaxation and calm, a BRAND NEW 4 week course, Thurs 23rd/30th Apr, 7th/14th May (4 sessions of 2.5 hours) - £95, all materials prov...

21/03/2026

Alex was on BBC Spotlight last night, and the studio and our beloved River Coly were also included. Catch up is only available for 24 hours after broadcast so watch it via the link below if you haven't seen it yet!

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19/03/2026

Evening course - Painting for relaxation and calm, starting Thurs 23rd April, 6pm - 8.30pm - £95 all materials included. There are currently 4 spaces left and this course runs with a maximum of 8 people for a small, friendly group setting.

https://buytickets.at/annabrewsterart/1803845

This course a rare beast as we don't run a lot of evening sessions at the studio, but if you would like to join Anna Brewster Art for four weeks of laid-back, enjoyable painting and drawing then this one's for you.

What to expect: each week will have a different mini-project that we'll embark on, with gentle guidance and help, and each one will be suitable for absolute beginners or folks who have tried painting before - all are welcome. AND there are biscuits and tea, as always.

For examples of the type of project we'll be doing, why not have a look at Anna's Art Club videos? They're all here on YouTube. Example photos are from previous Art Club sessions and the Relaxation and Calm course will be very similar to this style of working.

Got questions? Send us a message!

08/03/2026

Join us for FREE workshops with Jurassic Discovery, Seaton

We're delighted to share details of a set of FREE workshops that we're running in collaboration with iconic local venue, Seaton Tramway/Jurassic Discovery. Thanks to a successful lottery bid, these four workshops and the community exhibition that will follow are free to all and you can book in to as many as you like here

So what's it all about?

Well, we're going to be exploring the River Axe, from where it joins our little River Coly all the way down to the sea. With two workshops at Jurassic Discovery with seating, under cover, and two workshops out and about, we (Alex and Anna) will be on hand to support and guide participants to make artwork about the river, the wildlife, and best of all - we'll supply all the kit. So with coloured pencils, paint and all the paper on hand, all you have to do is make a picture.

What happens next?

Our community exhibition will begin May Bank Holiday weekend and will be displayed in the main hall at Seaton Tramway where anyone can visit. We're looking forward to seeing loads of artwork and we're really excited about how many people are going to get involved - why not join us?

Dates:
12th March 10-12:30 at Jurassic Discovery
26th March 10-12.30 at Jurassic Discovery
30th March 10-12.30 at Seaton Wetlands
20th April 10-12.30 at Axmouth Harbour

Delivered with funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Booking: https://jurassicdiscovery.co.uk/events/

05/03/2026

Ever wanted to get into crafts but not sure how to begin? Our lovely kind craft tutor, Alison Bowskill, is on hand to help you have fun.

We've got a range of half-day workshops designed for anyone who wants a relaxing, enjoyable time with all the kit provided to create something fabulous!

Why not try:

Driftwood tree/wreath making - perfect for a decoration for your home or a wreath for your front door - click below for info and booking:

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/alisonbowskill/1911090

Or how about an Easter wreath with foliage and decorations to really give your home a beautiful seasonal boost? Learn a new skill and have fun, click here for info/booking:

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/alisonbowskill/1911095

More to come after the Easter hols - let us know if there's a craft activity you'd love us to run!

21/02/2026

Come and join me for a FREE workshop!

I've teamed up with Jurassic Discovery in Seaton to run a series of workshops and there are spaces available on this one: Friday 27th Feb, 10-1. All materials provided!

https://jurassicdiscovery.co.uk/events/

If you can't make it to this event, there will be four workshops in the next few months and I'll pop a link up as soon as it's live - we're going to be drawing and exploring the Axe Estuary!