ASSOCIATIONS - ‘A connection between concepts, ideas, events, or mental states arising from experiences.’

Ayres House Associate artists invite you to their annual group exhibition showcasing contemporary crafts and artwork from a diverse group of creatives. Aimée will be showcasing her new lampshade collection based on Sanganeri Indian block printed fabric. Aimée will be there in person on the 31st August.

This year there will be creative drop-in workshops and demos as part of Wallingford’s famous family festival. Pop in & chat to the artists, join a creative workshop or just browse the exhibition.

Exhibiting artists: Adam O’Brien, Aimée Alice Payton, Amy Hughes, Aneta Pochatko, Annabel Smith, Helen Cauvy Foster, Hong Li, Josie Clouting, Laura Skelton, Lin Kerr, Lisa Clark, Liz Gordon, Lucy Tyler, Marie Darkins, Margaret Godel, Penny Astrop, Philippa Macarthur, William Mackenzie.

Drop in workshops & demos:

Watercolour Painting Demo Saturday 10.30 - 12.30 - Learn how artist Lin Kerr creates floral watercolour paintings (Free)

Collaborative Community Quilt Making Saturday 1.30 - 4.30 - Take part in the construction of a community quilt, led by Helen Cauvy Foster (Free)

Tote Bag Painting Sunday 10.30 - 12.30 - Paint your own canvas tote bag with ready-mixed paint, led by Lisa Clark (Fees apply)

Clay Play Sunday 1.30 - 4.30 - Come and feel clay in your hands, led by Philippa Macarthur & Liz Gordon (Free)

Face Painting Saturday & Sunday 10.30 - 4.30 - Fun and colourful face painting by Aneta Pochatko (Fees apply)

Closing Drinks: Sunday 8th Sept 2-4.30pm.