Featured Events in Barnstaple in August 2025 (July Updated)

Evening of Mediumship with Nikki Kitt Psychic Medium Nikki Kitt is a Spiritualist Medium who is currently touring the UK with her successful Psychic / Mediumship Evenings. As a Medium Nikki Kitt aims to provide evidence of life after life by getting links from loved ones in spirit for people in the audience with amazing accuracy in descriptions, personalities and all sorts of personal information.. to give both confirmation and comfort. I have been aware of spirit my whole life and so have no doubt that we carry on after this physical life and my demonstrations are to prove the same to everyone else. Testimonies :- "Hi Nikki I attended your evening last night and just wanted to say that you have an amazing talent" "I have seen many mediums and psychics over the years and you are by far the best and most accurate the details you give are amazing" "My god went to see Psychic Medium Nikki Kitt tonight my mum came through soooo happy she was spot on with everything.. Thank you Nikki amazing night" Information Source: Nikki Kitt | eventbrite

During this session, gallery director Laura Porter will be discussing her experience with different kinds of funding, talking about what's available for artists now, and how to start to put together a funding application, including project planning, aims/goals, budgeting, how to line up partners, and the different requirements for different funders. If you are an artist or community project and you are interested in learning more about funding. Laura Porter, founding director of Studio KIND, is a sculptor and curator based between North Devon and South London, having graduated from UAL with an MA in Sculpture. Laura has exhibited extensively across the country, and has had a solo exhibition at The Plough Arts Centre and was in the 2016 Broomhill National Sculpture Prize. In 2021 she led the British Council funded project ‘Reciprocal Space’, and has been awarded the a-n Time, Space, Money funding. Information Source: Studio KIND. | eventbrite

Join us for an exciting Cyanotype Workshop led by George Rayner. Discover the magic of this historic photographic process, where you'll learn how to create stunning blue and white prints using just UV light and natural materials. In this hands-on workshop, George will guide you through the process of designing and developing your own unique cyanotypes, from selecting materials to the final exposure. Whether you're a beginner, looking to expand your creative skills,or just want to play, this workshop offers a fun and accessible way to explore the world of alternative photography. Please feel free to bring any forna or objects you'd like to capture in Cyanotype. Spaces are limited, so book now to secure your spot and take home your own beautiful cyanotype prints! We are now offering 15% discount for students! Students must bring their photo ID along with them to the event. Use code STUDENT at checkout to apply your discount. By booking an event at Studio KIND., you agree to our cancellation policy, which states that no refunds will be issued for cancellations made less than two weeks before the event date. Refunds requested earlier will be processed minus Eventbrite booking fees. Studio KIND. reserves the right to modify or cancel events as necessary, in which case full refunds will be provided or otherwise a postponement to a later date workshop. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Information Source: Studio KIND. | eventbrite

Cars & Coffee - Hosted by Idle Car Club Come join us for a morning filled with cool cars, hot coffee, and great company! The Idle Car Club is hosting this event at EX Sports and we can't wait to see you there. Whether you're a car enthusiast, a coffee lover, or just looking for a fun way to spend your morning, this event is perfect for you. Don't miss out on the chance to connect with fellow car lovers and enjoy some delicious coffee. See you there! Information Source: Idle Car Club | eventbrite

If you have ever wanted to try your hand at oil painting and simply don't know where to start, this beginners workshop with Amy Jobes will help unleash your creativity. Amy will guide you step by step to create an expressive landscape oil painting. This class will cover basic traditional techniques and methods, whilst helping you to let go of feeling anxious or precious about your work. This includes: Composition ideas, how to start using a sketch and ground, how to create depth with tone, working from dark to light, muted vs saturated colours, impasto mark marking. Please bring with you: ​Oil paint colours ​ Titanium White (I use Alkyd Titanium White to speed up drying time)Lemon Yellow or Cadmium Yellow Hue Light (I use Cadmium Hues as they are less toxic)Cadmium Yellow Hue or Permanent Yellow DeepBurnt SiennaUltramarine BlueCerulean BluePhthalo BlueCadmium Red Hue or Scarlet (I use Cadmium Hues as they are less toxic)Alizarin CrimsonBuff titaniumIf you are just starting out I recommend purchasing this set of oil paints from Cass Art as it has warm and cool versions of each primary colour. ​ Other colours I find useful: Yellow OchreRaw UmberNaples OrangePale Rose BlushPermanent MagentaColbalt BlueTurquoiseSap GreenPaynes Grey​ Mediums and solvents Low odour white spirit (or Zest It or Gamsol. Please not Turpentine as the fumes are really bad!)Liquin​ Brushes and Palette Knives ​ Palette knife for mixing colours. If purchasing a new palette knife I prefer large tapered knives.2 large house brushes (from a DIY store is fine)1 or two fan brushesA selection of firm bristle or hogs hair brushes, for oil painting. For example; 2 small brushes for fine detail, 2 medium round brushes and 2 medium flat brushes​ Surface ​ Stretched canvas or canvas board approx. 16 x 12 inches​​ Other Tear-off palette (available from The Works)Two empty jam jars with lids for the white spiritAn old rag for wiping away paintKitchen roll or blue roll for cleaning and drying palette knife and brushesHB or 2B pencil30cm rulerA packed lunch if attending a whole day workshopIf you need to order materials Amy is able to provide all materials for an additional £15 per attendee. Please email amy@amyjobes.com at least one week in advance of the workshop, using the email title 'Studio KIND materials'. Payment can be made on the day of the event by cash or card. Amy Jobes is a professional landscape artist based in North Devon. She is self-taught and has been selling work since she the age of 15. Since moving to Devon with her family in 2013, Amy has concentrated on creating abstracted oil and mixed media paintings inspired by her local beaches and moorlands. Although her work is based on traditional methods, Amy takes an intuitive approach to painting expressive and emotive pieces created from the heart. There will be a lunch break, so feel free to bring a packed lunch. Alternatively, there are some food stalls just outside in the pannier market, or coffee shops and bakerys along Butchers Row. We recoment you wrap up warm, although our workshops are held insdoors the gallery tends to be on the colder side in the winter months, so please do make sure to have afew on layers. We are now offering 15% discount for students! Students must bring their photo ID along with them to the event. Use code STUDENT at checkout to apply your discount. By booking an event at Studio KIND., you agree to our cancellation policy, which states that no refunds will be issued for cancellations made less than two weeks before the event date. Refunds requested earlier will be processed minus Eventbrite booking fees. Studio KIND. reserves the right to modify or cancel events as necessary, in which case full refunds will be provided or otherwise a postponement to a later date workshop. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Information Source: Studio KIND. | eventbrite