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Studio Two Six One: A Southside sanctuary of summer creativity
Founded and run by art educator and creative powerhouse Karin Hepburn, Studio Two Six One is part gallery, part workshop hub, and part handmade boutique. But more than that, it's a place that invites locals—children and adults alike—to slow down, explore, and express.
Kids Summer sessions 2025
Kids experimenting with clay during a hands-on summer workshop – and an introduction to Animation.
This summer, the studio's calendar is packed. Weekdays bring immersive art camps for kids: painting, pottery, printmaking, even animation! "The idea is to give young people the freedom to create, but also the chance to build real skills," says Karin.
Each session is small and hands-on, ensuring every child gets personal guidance—an art class, yes, but also a kind of creative retreat.
Meanwhile, adults are rediscovering their own artistic spark at the studio's ever-popular Paint & Sip evenings. 'It's less about being perfect, more about having a prosecco in one hand and a paintbrush in the other,' one attendee jokes. These relaxed sessions, often themed (think ABBA, beach scenes, or bold florals), are more social gathering than formal class—and they've become a hit.
(Image: 'That's Life' life drawing sessions launch this month) Evenings at the gallery: where creativity meets conversation
Beyond the workshops, the studio also houses a thoughtfully curated gallery space, showcasing local Scottish artists and makers. Delicate ceramics, original paintings, handmade jewellery, soy candles—it's the kind of place where nearly everything has a story, and all of it is made with care.
(Image: Lesley Banks (guest artist) pictured with Clare Henry)
But perhaps the real magic of Studio Two Six One is how personal it feels. It's not a chain, not a trend.
It's Karin greeting you at the door. It's a child proudly walking out with a clay sculpture still drying in their hands. It's a quiet reminder that creativity still lives in our communities—not just in museums or online, but in real, local spaces like this one.
Visit Studio Two Six One
Address: 261 Mearns Road, Newton Mearns, Glasgow G77 5LU
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Janice Affleck porcelain ceramics. Made in Glasgow.
