Oil & Dust

17/06/2026

Thanks to everyone who has bought tickets so far, we are really looking forward to this next month! If you were thinking about getting a ticket to this, there are only a couple of spaces left! Polly will be guiding you through the process of natural pigment making and you will learn about the historical origins of pigments, and leave with your own hand-painted colour wheel made entirely from your studio-made pigments and handcrafted watercolour paint 💕 dreamy!

13/06/2026

Our latest collaboration with Terry Lewes belt company. The needle makers in Lewes Sussex BN7 2NZ to create a holder for artworks & prints. With leather from the renowned Italian tannery, Badalassi Carlo in Tuscany, oak and a vintage leather frame, we’re delighted how it’s come together!

Looking forward to adding some artworks to it.

10/06/2026

We are excited to be taking part in ✨Sussex Craft Week!✨ There is a lot going on across the region from 20th-28th.
These are the events taking place at Oil & Dust: On Monday 22nd we have a wax ring making workshop with Mollie Paling where you will craft your own bespoke ring out of wax, the first step of the lost wax casting technique- it will then be sent off to be cast in recycled sterling silver or gold. Magic ✨ then on the 24th we have an encaustic painting demonstration where you learn about the history of this ancient technique and see it in person! Then on the final day of the craft week we have Terry hosting a belt making workshop, where you will make your own belt that will last a lifetime.💕 Come and support your local craftspeople 💕

02/06/2026

29/05/2026

When we first opened the shop, Peter Messer came in and we learnt of his extensive pigment collection. He inherited several jars from James Eddie who kept them before him, and from the colourmen who first ground them. Can you spot the old .cornelissen_and_son labels? At the Studio we have, on display only, 17 of those pigments. A small continuing lineage of colour. These bottled pigments are kindly being lent to us from Peter’s studio in Lewes and we are very lucky to have them here for the public to see. Thank you

20/05/2026

Thank you so much to the little group that came this evening for our first still life session! I loved setting the scene and seeing all the different styles come out. If you want to sign up for the next one in June you can book through the link.. 💕

18/05/2026

This Wednesday we have a still life drawing session in the Studio! This will be a lovely relaxed way to spend a Wednesday evening. Come along with a friend or two! Tickets are £15 each. There will be tea and materials included 💕

11/05/2026

We are very excited to have in the Studio, she will be hosting a natural pigment making workshop! Come and learn about the historical origins of pigment and make your own handcrafted watercolour paint.
The workshop will be held on Sunday, the 26th of July at 11am.
Tickets are on our website 💕

26/04/2026

A few shots from the first event in the studio today! Thank you so much to Daria and Nataliia for hosting the pysanky workshop and to everyone who came and made some beautiful eggs. We raised £225 for and had a lovely afternoon learning and exploring this Ukrainian craft

20/04/2026

We had a delivery of Da Vinci brushes to keep our Raphael and Omega brushes in good company. The paddle brushes are an amazing painting tool, the wood comes from a sustainable forester and we have a synthetic similar to hog, great for priming and covering large areas. The paddle brushes with the white bristles are intended for impasto, the bristles are strong, smooth and short, perfect for gels and pastes 💕