Lighting up the Workshops

Well, that was a great night!

Friday evening saw the Bradford on Avon Christmas Light Switch On makes its way along the River, to the Tithebarn Workshops

tithebarn workshops xmas light switch on 2023


Everything was set up ready for a busy evening as people made their way from the centre of town along the beautifully lit River Walk, once the switch on had happened in Westbury Gardens.

tithebarn workshops xmas light switch on 2023


We would like to say a huge thank you to the Town Council for including the Workshops in this years revelry and also to the local businesses who sponsored the fabulous live music, especially to BLB Solicitors for their support. This music couldn’t have happened without the wonderful Andy and his amazing wife Madeleine, who do so much to help and promote the local music scene.

tithebarn workshops xmas light switch on 2023


There was mulled wine, mince pies and Vixy’s Cafe was open for hot drinks and cakes on what turned out to be a very cold (but dry!) evening. How the musicians managed to play and sing in the 1° temperature was admirable (with one, although not all, in a spangly dress!!)

The studios at the Tithebarn Workshops are packed with fabulous gift ideas, so why not pop down for a spot of Christmas shopping in a lovely setting?

Bradford on Avon Christmas Light Switch On

We are all busy here at the Tithebarn Workshops getting ready for the Bradford on Avon Christmas Light Switch On on Friday 24th November 2023…

tithebarn workshops christmas light switch on


This year will also see the return of the much loved bikes in the gardens at the Workshops. It has been a few years since they made an appearance, but 2023 is the year they come back!…

tithebarn workshops christmas lights


And talking of lights… for the first time, this Christmas, Bradford Town Council are lighting up the River Walk along the Avon, towards the Tithebarn Workshops.

tithebarn workshops christmas lights on the river walk


It should certainly make the stroll from town rather pleasant.

We’re looking forward to welcoming you all for an evening of music, munching, mulling and some Christmas shopping!

Christmas Cards from your artwork

serenarts gallery christmas card printing services


It’s that time of the year again when we start to get in lots of orders from local artists wanting their artworks turned into Christmas cards.

serenarts gallery printed christmas cards


We offer a bespoke service at SerenArts, so why not get in contact to discuss your requirements. Prices start from just 95p per card including a quality envelope.

Tithebarn Workshops Autumn Fair

tithebarn workshops autumn fair 2023

Don’t forget to pop this in your diary… this Saturday 28th October, at the Tithebarn Workshops. We’re really looking forward to welcoming you all here for a great day.

A Warm Welcome Awaits…

serenarts gallery at the tithebarn workshops entrance


From the newly repaired entrance wall to the lovely new members of the Tithebarn Workshops Team… a warm welcome awaits you.

serenarts gallery at the tithebarn workshops


New cafe owner Vicky, Jade at Unit 5 and Natasha at Unit 8 are all now fully open and a whole new era is starting here at the Workshops. Meet the team:

Unit 1: SerenArts Gallery – Serena & Mike
Unit 2: The Cafe (new name pending!) – Vicky
Unit 3: The Make Space – formally our gallery, now transformed into a fabulous creative space for courses and training in everything from pottery to poetry.
Unit 4: Stone Paper Scissors – Mary
Unit 5: Jade Pinnell Case Glass – Jade
Unit 6/7: Jacqueline Byrne & Sterlingwood Design – Jackie & Jerry
Unit 8: Natasha Sweeting – Natasha
Window Display: Tanya Achilleos Lock – Artist

tithebarn workshops garden and units


We are getting geared up for the Christmas shopping rush (yes, we’re allowed to say that now!). The shops will not only have the amazing artwork and creations available to purchase from the makers, but also an array of gifts and cards.

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Finally, another little nod towards the Autumn Fair that we have coming up on Saturday 28th October 2023.


To complement the units, we already have a great selection of stalls booked and raring to go in the garden for the day, as well as a live music program, creative demonstrations and more. It promises to be a great day so we hope to see you all there.

If you would like any further information about the Tithebarn Workshops please contact us at any time

Wall Repairs

serenarts gallery dry stone wall repairs


The dry stone wall by the entrance to the Tithebarn Workshops has been receiving some much needed TLC today. The extremely talented Jem Hobbs has been putting his stone mason talents to very good use. If that isn’t impressive enough, you can also see his fabulous stone pieces in Unit 3 (The Make Space), also down here at the Workshops.

tithebarn workshops sculptures

Artwork All Around

We have just about got everything back to normal in the gallery after last weekend Art Fair in Epsom. We had a great weekend, sold a couple of pieces and made some lovely new friends. Now that we’re back, we have lots of new works up on the walls and a sale rack full to bursting with arty bargains!

Serena is already creating some beautiful new little works which will be framed up and ready shortly. Plenty to come down to the Tithebarn Workshops and look at.

Art Surrey 2023

A beautiful morning up on Epsom Downs for the first full day of Art Surrey…

We are at the Racecourse, in case you hadn’t guessed, for day 1 after a successful opening evening last night. Serena’s work got lots of lovely comments and we even had a modest sale!

Here’s hoping the gorgeous weather brings everyone to this marvellous event this weekend.

Good luck to all involved.

Art Surrey 2023

It is now only 3 more sleeps until the Art Surrey Fair at Epsom Down Racecourse 2023. Serena will be exhibiting at this inaugural event and has been extremely busy painting over the last few months…

serena pugh at art surrey 2023
She’ll be going… will you?!

Tickets are available from the Art Surrey website if you would like to attend. We would love to see you!

We Are Open…

It is now over 2 weeks since Wessex Water started work in Victory Field, putting in their huge run off tank. However, as far as we can tell so far they have knocked down the wall and made a lovely big car park for the mates to park their diggers!

wessex water victory field tank works


Although access down Pound Lane is certainly not blocked, the disruption to traffic and footfall is obvious. We would just like to let everyone know that we are definitely open down at the Tithebarn Workshops and looking forward to welcoming you soon. There is still some parking in Pound Lane and the car park in Barton Farm and our parking spaces are all still accessible by vehicle.