Our Workshops freshening up project progressed another step this week, as the entrance sign was replaced and updated by Felix…
With the individually painted studios and lovely new signage, it’s a lot more welcoming for visitors. More improvements and updates will follow in the months to come and we will keep you informed.
We wanted to also take this opportunity to say a huge thank you to the lovely locals of Bradford on Avon for their amazing support (both emotional and financial) during and after the floods last week. You’re amazing and we truly appreciate your continued custom.
You will probably have seen quite a few posts and news items following this weeks awful flooding in Bradford on Avon. Well… here’s another one!
Our beautiful little corner of the Town always gets it quite badly, but this one was quite excepitional. We were at the Tithebarn Workshops in 2013, when the measuring station hit 3.42m and we were badly flooded. This time, although it was only 9cm more at 3.51m, did it ever make a difference. Unit 8 here and two neighbouring houses all flooded for the first time, with the water reaching areas that we’d never seen before. Having moved all our stock and goodies up to our usual flood level, we had to then wade back in and move everything up further still.
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We have become quite good at second guessing the river levels over the years, but this one took us all by surprise. We set our alarm for 3.30am and it wasn’t looking good, so down we came.
Already at the Workshops and helping out was the truly amazing Danny, one of the town flood wardens and all round superhero! We can’t thank him and his team of volunteers enough for their continued help, advice and input before, during and after this rubbish time.
Having spent a day and half cleaning, spraying and disinfecting we are fully open again and busy with Christmas card printing, commission painting and stocking the shelves ready for Christmas shoppers and our late night Friday.
Tomorrow should have been the Christmas light switch on in town which we were going to be part of, but it had to be cancelled due to the flooding. However, we at the Tithebarn Workshops are going ahead with our day / evening of celebrations, despite everything! We have pop up shops in each studio, a food truck and bar, live music and lots of free mulled wine and cider and mince pies!
Please pop down and join us if you can… we’re all up for a fun day… but don’t try and get over Barton Bridge!
It’s that time of year again when the garden at the Tithebarn Workshops looks spectacular, with the stunning array of colours…
As the season sets in, the trees surrounding our studios transform into a vibrant palette of reds, oranges and yellows, painting the garden with the warm hues of Autumn. It is an ideal time to come down for a peaceful stroll or a cozy afternoon of browsing the local arts we have on offer.
Our new collection of colourful and stylish gloves, scarves, and umbrellas has just arrived, offering a perfect blend of warmth and elegance. Whether you’re updating your winter wardrobe or looking for a unique gift, visit us for fabulous accessories this season!
If you get stuck in Bradford on Avon’s rather notorious traffic, why not give yourself a little break from the stress and follow one of these signs…
… head down Pound Lane to Barton Farm – a wonderful spot at the heart of Bradford on Avon.
We are lucky enough to call this our place of work, although it’s an absolute pleasure to be coming here each day! You will find not just the stunning Tithe Barn but a great selection of studios, shops and cafes, together with the West Barn, which regularly hosts exhibtions and events.
There aren’t many better spots on a beautiful sunny day like today…
Our gallery is tucked neatly at the centre of this oasis and can be visited from Tuesday to Sunday all year round and even on Bank Holidays!
You can also take advantage of other activities in the area such as paddle boarding or canoeing on the River Avon and Kennet and Avon Canal, all of which is within a 2 minute walk from the Barton Farm car park.
We look forward to welcoming you to Barton Farm soon and don’t forget the Tithebarn Workshops Autumn Fayre on Sunday 22nd September!
Another little note for your diaries… this years Pumpkin Trail will be taking place during the October half term week, from Saturday 19th to Sunday 27th October.
We are very excited that the 2024 trail is being organised by the Tithebarn Workshops. As in previous years, there will be a prize draw for those who have completed the trail, with a chance to win a great prize. There will also be a ‘trophy’ awarded to the best pumpkin, as voted by participants!
Any shops or businesses wishing to take part in this years event please get in touch as soon as possible to avoid missing out.
More details on when you can collect forms will follow very soon, so keep an eye out!
This Sunday see the gardens of the Tithebarn Workshops, once again, turned into a feast of arts, music, food and drink. The Summer Fayre runs from 10am to 4pm, but may well continue on, weather depending!
Following on from the success of our previous seasonal events, the Summer Fayre promises to be another great day out for the whole family.
We hope to see you all down at the Barton Farm this Sunday!
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