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.

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

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.


Our first workshop has launched - Gelli plate printing with botanicalsA gentle, beginner‑friendly workshop introducing t...
16/05/2026

Our first workshop has launched - Gelli plate printing with botanicals

A gentle, beginner‑friendly workshop introducing the art of botanical gelli plate printing with acrylics and locally gathered plants. We’ll begin with open, playful experimentation before moving on to create finished prints ready to take home and frame. Expect a calm, welcoming 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 clothes you don’t mind getting paint on, or bring an apron.

Date: Friday 3 July
Time: 1pm (arrival from 12:45)
Place: 24 Church Street, Wye, Kent TN25 5BJ
Cost: £35 per person

Book your ticket:
Online via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/botanical-gelli-printing-tickets-1989698647215?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
or
Email Emma directly: [email protected]

Drop a comment below for art workshops that you would like to see in Wye.

We’re really looking forward to meeting you.



Wye Gallery & Studio is starting to take shape.Here’s a little peek at the outside of our new home, and the main room wh...
13/05/2026

Wye Gallery & Studio is starting to take shape.
Here’s a little peek at the outside of our new home, and the main room where exhibitions, workshops and creative gatherings will soon unfold.

OPEN CALLEmail wyegallery@gmail.com with the following details.Your nameShort bioPicture of the artwork in jpeg format w...
05/05/2026

OPEN CALL

Email [email protected] with the following details.
Your name
Short bio
Picture of the artwork in jpeg format with filenames formatted as ‘Surname-Forename-Title.’
Title
Size
Medium
Sale price
25% commission fee on all sales
Your name will be displayed in gallery literature unless you specifically ask us not to.

The Theme – Small Discoveries
x5yWe invite artists to respond to the theme Small Discoveries. We are interested in work that pays attention things that are easily overlooked, whether it is found through material, process, landscape, observation, or imagination. This theme is intentionally open: it might be a shift in colour, a moment of light, a fragment of form, or something noticed in passing. We welcome submissions from painters, sculptors, printers, photography, and textiles, and from all levels of experience, and we encourage artists to interpret the idea in their own way, with curiosity and flair.

An exhibition fee of £10 will be due for each artwork accepted into the show.

Address

24 Church Street
Wye
TN255BJ

Opening Hours

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

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