ART & CRAFT STUDIO & VENUEchampioning artists, makers & creative practitioners
The Old Stores Studio is a non profit Community Interest Company that champions participation in the arts and promotes community cohesion through offering art, craft and creative activities in an accessible, versatile and welcoming space in our studio and off site.
We provide opportunities for artists, makers, creative practitioners and the local community to get together to develop and share creative skills to support wellbeing, social engagement and personal development.
We have a wide ranging programme of creative workshops, events and regular, artist & tutor led, art and craft groups being delivered here in Evercreech, Somerset for the local and wider community.
We have large, light studio and workshop spaces as well as indoor and outdoor spaces for events and venue hire. We are dedicated to offering inclusive, creative, learning and participation for all ages and abilities.
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Head to our website and click what’s on to see our current workshops and book places.
Yes, when you book your ticket you can contact us through the booking site and state and particular needs or requirements.
Yes, there are always spaces outside.
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Amenities
- Available to hire
- Child Friendly
- Disabled Access
- Wi-fi
- Food Served
- Parking Nearby
- New Members Welcome
- Online Tickets
- Takes Commissions
Latest News & Blog
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Reclaiming a Venue in Taunton Will Regenerate County Town & Community
A campaign to reclaim the Mecca Bingo building in Taunton as an arts and culture venue is creating a buzz amongst local councillors and the public as the campaign reaches over 2000 signatures and is set to drive more public support. The ‘Project Gaumont’ team lead by Somerset Arts Business Cultural Alliance and Creative Innovation
June 28, 2023 -
SABCA Advice Leads to Project Growth
We were pleased to hear from SABCA member Corrinne Curtis who obtained advice from SABCA at the early stages of her project. Through hard work and determination Corrinne has achieved overwhelming success for The Nornen Project and we would like to share here comments sent to us: We spoke a couple of years ago about
June 21, 2023 -
Emergence, an immersive audio-visual installation by SABCA Member, This is Loop, debuts at Canary Wharf’s Winter Lights Festival this January
Montgomery Square, Canary Wharf, E14Wednesday 18th – Saturday 28th January 2023 As part of Winter Lights 2023 at Canary Wharf, This is Loop (a SABCA Member) is presenting their most ambitious work to date: a major audio-visual artwork, Emergence. Conceived and built by artists Harriet Lumby and Alan Hayes, the co-founders of This is Loop,
January 19, 2023
Why join SABCA as a member
By uniting & connecting with each other we can show gov & local councils that support & investment is key to economic & social success & the happiness of our communities.
People & other creatives want to get involved. Whether booking a band, learning something or joining an active group in their community. Let’s help them discover the rich arts & culture of Somerset.
By joining you get access to regular updates on funding and grants, programmes, collaborations, events, opportunities & more. Plus ask our team what support you need.
The arts and culture eco-system is made up of of many local people, places & orgs. Let’s help other creative orgs & people find others that can bring arts & culture to all who live, work and play here.