Studio-KIND.

Studio-KIND. Studio KIND. is an artist-led contemporary gallery and project space located in The Corn Store at Barnstaple Pannier Market.
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Exhibitions - workshops- printmaking - life drawing - photography - filmmaking

Discover the freedom of charcoal drawing, a deeply rewarding process offering rich contrast, expressive mark-making, and...
18/06/2026

Discover the freedom of charcoal drawing, a deeply rewarding process offering rich contrast, expressive mark-making, and striking depth. By focusing on light, shadow, and form rather than colour, it provides an immediate and immersive way of seeing and interpreting the world.

In a relaxed and supportive environment, local artist Hester Berry will guide you through essential techniques for creating atmospheric and dynamic landscapes. You’ll explore how to build tonal depth and contrast while capturing light, texture, and movement. Through experimentation you will develop the skills to bring your scenes to life.

No prior experience is necessary and all materials are provided.

Thursday, July 16th 19.00-21.00
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1988829774393?

17/06/2026

Artist and filmmaker Jess Scott gives an insight into some of the themes behind their current solo exhibition 'I Think This Is Where I Live' 🏠

Obsessed with how we record and are recorded, how we view and are viewed, Jess' practice experiments with photography and film mediums as a way of exploring narrative. Their work is often biographical, observing their place within the world, and often using art to share and process personal experiences as a tool to connect with the audience.

Open Tues - Sat 12:00 - 17:00 until 4th July.

This exhibition is in collaboration with in Plymouth, and is the fourth solo exhibition brought to Studio KIND by a KARST studioholder. The exchange encourages artistic collaboration across North Devon and Plymouth, and supports Studio KIND's ambitions to ensure that North Devon is connected with exciting and critically engaged dialogues across the South West, strengthened by KARST's invaluable organisational support.

17/06/2026

Artist and filmmaker Jess Scott gives an insight into some of the themes behind their current solo exhibition 'I Think This Is Where I Live'

Obsessed with how we record and are recorded, how we view and are viewed, Jess' practice experiments with photography and film mediums as a way of exploring narrative. Their work is often biographical, observing their place within the world, and often using art to share and process personal experiences as a tool to connect with the audience.

Open Tues - Sat 12:00 - 17:00 until 4th July.

This exhibition is in collaboration with KARST in Plymouth, and is the fourth solo exhibition brought to Studio KIND by a KARST studioholder. The exchange encourages artistic collaboration across North Devon and Plymouth, and supports Studio KIND's ambitions to ensure that North Devon is connected with exciting and critically engaged dialogues across the South West, strengthened by KARST's invaluable organisational support.

Zoe Hyde's work is vibrant, joyful, and deeply inspired by the landscapes and coastlines she loves. Her bold use of colo...
16/06/2026

Zoe Hyde's work is vibrant, joyful, and deeply inspired by the landscapes and coastlines she loves. Her bold use of colour draws the viewer in to discover the carefully considered details within each piece. From sweeping fields and rolling ocean waves to soaring birds and figures woven into the landscape, her paintings invite a sense of joy and exploration.

Inspired by Zoe's expressive style, this fun and engaging workshop will explore complementary colours, mark-making, and a variety of painting techniques within an experimental, abstract framework. Participants will be encouraged to play with colour, texture, and composition to create their own unique artwork.

Suitable for both beginners and experienced painters, and all materials provided.

Zoe grew up in a remote part of North Cornwall and studied at Falmouth College of Art and the Kent Institute of Art and Design. Her vibrant work is collected internationally and has been exhibited at venues including the RWA and Grand Designs. Zoe is an Academician of the Southwest Academy of Fine and Applied Arts and lives and works in North Devon.

Sunday, June 28th 10.00-13.00
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1984472073392?

Join Devon Film Office on Tuesday 23 June for an evening of connection, conversation and creativity.They are bringing to...
16/06/2026

Join Devon Film Office on Tuesday 23 June for an evening of connection, conversation and creativity.

They are bringing together local creatives, talent and industry professionals to explore opportunities in film and animation, strengthen our creative community, and help shape the future of the screen sector in North Devon.

Speakers will share stories about their journey in the creative industries, with talks from Yellow Mouse Studios, Blackbeam Cinematic, John Sellings VFX and Lily Bennett.

Whether you're a creator, creative professional, student, freelancer, or simply curious about the industry, come along and be part of the conversation.

Tuesday 23rd June 2026 17:30 - 19:00
FREE, booking essential: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/animating-north-devon-building-creative-pathways-into-film-animation-tickets-1991190394070?

Bring your ideas, projects and passion for screen culture.
Delivered by Devon Film Office in partnership with North Devon Council

Join us this week for the first of our FREE Back To The Market talks and events!🗓️ Refugee Week Panel Talk with The Pick...
15/06/2026

Join us this week for the first of our FREE Back To The Market talks and events!

🗓️ Refugee Week Panel Talk with The Pickwell Foundation // Thursday 18th June, 19:00-21:00

This relaxed and thoughtful panel event will bring together members of the Pickwell team and their incredible volunteers to share real experiences of supporting people resettling in our communities. We’ll also be screening our short film and opening up an honest conversation about how we can all play a part in building kinder, more connected neighbourhoods. Whether you’re simply curious, already involved, or wondering how you might offer support, this is a space to listen, learn, reflect, and ask questions.

🗓️ Between Roots and New Ground: Photo Storytelling Workshop with Olga Vynnyk // Sunday 21st June, 13:00-17:00

Celebrate Refugee Week through creativity and storytelling with local photographer Olga Vynnyk. Inspired by the short film Transformation, this collaborative workshop invites participants to explore migration and belonging through photography. Using a plant as a shared symbol of transition and growth, participants will collaboratively create a powerful visual story while learning accessible photography skills along the way. Perfect for beginners and anyone curious about creative storytelling through photography.

And next week, join us for...

🗓️ Oswald Mosley’s Blackshirts in North Devon Talk // Friday 26th June, 19:00-20:30

Join historian Todd Gray FRHistS MBE for a fascinating free talk exploring the history of the Blackshirts in Devon from 1933–1940.

Learn about Oswald Mosley’s visits to North Devon, including speeches at Barnstaple Pannier Market, and discover the stories behind this turbulent period in local history. Todd Gray is one of Devon’s best-known historians and author of over 50 books on Devon history.

For more information on these events and to reserve a free place head to: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/back-to-the-market-4841287?

With thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund and National Lottery players. @‌HeritageFundUK

'I think that’s where I live, just under and behind my eyes' - John Berger, A Fortunate Man: The Story of a Country Doct...
15/06/2026

'I think that’s where I live, just under and behind my eyes' - John Berger, A Fortunate Man: The Story of a Country Doctor

Inspired by John Berger’s 'A Fortunate Man', thinking about where they exist in their own body, this exhibition comes as the artist’s grandmother developed vascular dementia.

Exploring the intersection of identity, memory, and place the works attempt to preserve memory in order to keep identity intact. Film and photographic works are made up of a frantic attempt to capture and preserve the family home as it is emptied and returned to the council after 80 years.

Working as a community filmmaker, Jess has evolved their film craft whilst developing ways to teach film and experimental media skills to others. In 2024 she participated in the Exeter Contemporary Open with 'My Father's Daughter' - a photoseries that explored the historical pattern of women artists being erased with their father’s name. For these works, Jess shaved her head and borrowed her father’s clothing for a series of self-portraits, erasing their own identity.

Jess' exhibition I Think This is Where I Live is open Tues - Sat, 12:00 - 17:00 until 4th July at Studio KIND, Barnstaple.

13/06/2026

Final call! ⏰

You have until midnight on Monday 15th June to submit your application for the Studio KIND Summer Open exhibition!

Entries are free to submit and you can share up to three artworks for consideration.

There is no theme or restrictions on media - we want to see what excites you as an artist and a showcase of your unique practice!

Head to the link in bio to apply now! 🔗

Join renowned printmaker Merlyn Chesterman for an immersive two-day masterclass in multi-colour woodblock printing, taki...
12/06/2026

Join renowned printmaker Merlyn Chesterman for an immersive two-day masterclass in multi-colour woodblock printing, taking place on Sundays 19th and 26th July.

This course offers a rare opportunity to work directly with an experienced practitioner and Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers Council member, learning how to plan, register, and build layered colour prints using a simple registration system that opens up confident approaches to colour. All materials are provided, and the focus is on unlocking the full creative potential of the process so you can develop both technically and artistically, whether you are building on existing relief printing experience or approaching colour woodblock for the first time.

Merlyn was brought up in Hong Kong and studied Fine Art at Bath Academy of Art under Adrian Heath in the 1960s. She has since lived, travelled, and exhibited widely across Asia and the USA, and is a regular exhibitor at the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition. Merlyn is widely recognised for her contribution to contemporary printmaking.

Sunday, July 19th & Sunday, July 26th 10.00-16.00
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1983543819961?

We are pleased to announce our three commissioned artists for our Back To The Market project as Graham Taylor, Cecily Lo...
11/06/2026

We are pleased to announce our three commissioned artists for our Back To The Market project as Graham Taylor, Cecily Loveys Jervoise and Jessica Akerman.

Our 'Back To The Market' commissions will investigate the heritage of Barnstaple Pannier Market, concentrating on three key areas of research that we have invited contemporary artists/researchers to respond to. One commission will explore the events around Oswald Mosley’s talk that took place in Barnstaple Pannier Market in 1934, one will be linked to Jeremy Thorpe’s wedding reception that took place in Barnstaple Pannier Market in 1968, and the other inspired by The Beggar’s Opera written in 1728 by John Gay who was born in Barnstaple.

Laura Porter, managing director and curator of Studio KIND said:

'We're really looking forward to working with Jessica, Graham and Cecily to explore different aspects of the market's history and how they relate to the current day. Contemporary art is such a great vehicle for story-telling, sharing experiences, and shedding light on sometimes difficult topics. We hope the work created will both raise appreciation for this important heritage building, whilst also asking questions about the world in which we're living. The Pannier Market has always been at the heart of Barnstaple, both physically and metaphorically, and we want to make sure it stays as relevant and vibrant as ever by getting the community involved and reimagining the market as a place of culture, creativity and connection! We'd like to thank everyone involved for making this project possible, especially the National Lottery, North Devon Council and the team in Barnstaple Pannier Market.'

Using money raised by National Lottery players, The National Lottery Heritage Fund supports projects that connect people and communities with the UK’s heritage. Thanks to National Lottery players, we will be able to deliver a year-long project that provides research opportunities, fun activities for the community, and the chance for people to think more deeply about what the Pannier Market means to our area.

Read the full article on our website: https://www.studiokind.org.uk/news/announcing-our-back-to-the-market-commissions

Address

Studio KIND. At The Corn Store, Barnstaple Pannier Market
Devon
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Opening Hours

Wednesday 12pm - 5pm
Thursday 12pm - 5pm
Friday 12pm - 5pm
Saturday 12pm - 5pm

Telephone

+447935157372

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