Stable Gallery
The Stable Gallery at Paddock Art Studios is a dedicated exhibition space available for members to hire and showcase their works. For info on how to book the gallery, click here.
Upcoming Exhibitions:
Natural Alchemy
Natural Alchemy
An exhibition of work by the Ditchling Natural Dye Course,
Class of 2026
Stable GalleryPaddock Art Studios, 2 Paddock Lane, Lewes, BN7 1TW
Friday 11 – Sunday 13 December | 10am–4pm
Natural Alchemy celebrates the work of this year’s participants on the Ditchling Natural Dye Course.
Over six months, the course explores the possibilities of sustainable, plant-based colour and pattern on textiles and paper. Creating in tune with the seasons, participants work with grown, foraged and sustainably sourced natural plant materials, discovering the rich potential of plant dyes and plant-based print techniques.
Led by leading practitioners in the field, all of whom trained with Jenny Dean at Ditchling Museum, the course offers an immersive exploration of natural colour to create beautiful fabrics, yarns, textiles and prints.
Discover the creative outcomes of the Class of 2026 and find out more about this inspiring deep dive into the art and process of natural dyeing and plant-based printmaking.
Travel information:There are 5 car parking spaces outside the gallery. Please note that Paddock Lane is narrow and one way. If you have a large vehicle, the nearest car park is Westgate Street Car Park. The train station is 15 minutes walk and the nearest bus stop - Pelham Arms on Lewes High Street - is a 5 minute walk.
Previous Exhibitions:
Georgia Bird
I Want to go Home
20th - 22nd Feb
Georgia is an Autistic artist working for better inclusive connections with nature.
Georgia's new show explores the yearning for nature to be let into our lives and a desire to be slow in a fast world, and hopes that by sharing experiences of growing up Autistic can be a comfort to others.
Opening Times:
Friday 20th 10-2
Saturday 21st-Sunday 22nd 12-4
Hedge Sparrow Crafts & Friends
5th - 7th December
Opening Times:
Friday 5th December 4-7pm
Saturday 6-Sunday 7th 27th December 10-4pm
Karen Francesca, Zuky Serper and Glen Walker present:
Cut-Up
21st - 30th November
A mixed-media group show celebrating materials, space, environment and process
Karen Francesca has been creating public art and gardens for over two decades. Through large-scale artworks, she not only makes powerful social and environmental commentary but also fosters biodiverse, healthy spaces. Her work encourages direct engagement with natural materials and deepens the connection between people and place.
Informed by her work as an Art Psychotherapist, Francesca’s social practice is rooted in care and collaboration. Her solo work similarly offers intimate, living expressions—artworks that bring the essence of the natural world into private spaces. karenfrancesca.com
Opening Times:
Daily 10am-6pm
Open evening Friday 21/11 6-8pm
Closing event Sunday 30/11 6-8pm
Sponsored by The Old Tree Brewery
Group Show
26th - 28th September
A multi-disciplinary exhibition showcasing the work of:
Jules Clarke
Lottie Cole
Lisa Smallpiece
S-J Weston-Anderson
Opening Times:
Friday 26th September 4-9pm (Private View 6-9)
Saturday 27th September 10-4pm
Sunday 28th September 11-3pm
Natalie Walton
September for Artwave
Natalie Walton is a vibrant artist and designer. Natalie utilises an array of diverse materials and methods, from clay and wood, to acrylics, printing and collage, often incorporating found and recycled materials. Natalie is innately energised by reactive experimental play with materials, form and colour. Her thematic show ‘Interplay’ includes sculpture, painting and assemblage.
Drawn from Life
23rd - 26th May
An exhibition of drawings and paintings by the Paddock Wednesday evening life drawing group