Yarn Update April 2025
Yarn Studios Update: A Fresh Season, New Faces & A Shiny New Website!
Spring has arrived at Yarn, and with it comes a wave of exciting updates, new studio members, and even more creative energy flowing through our building.
First things first — our website is now live!
We’re so pleased to invite you to explore our new online home. It’s a growing space where you can:
• Meet our resident artists, makers, and photographers
• Check out upcoming workshops and classes
• Book our Event space
• Book in with our creatives directly following links to their websites
If you’re interested in anything creative — from painting and pottery to photography and printmaking — we’d love you to drop by the site and see what’s on. Whether you’re looking to try something new or commission something special, our doors (and now our digital doors) are open.
Welcoming New Studio Members
We’re thrilled to welcome two brilliant new artists to the Yarn Studios community:
Mireille Botros
Mireille is an oil painter specialising in figurative and portrait work. Her studio practice is rich, expressive, and welcoming — and she’s kindly opened her space to other artists who’d like to come and paint alongside her. These relaxed, drop-in sessions are perfect for anyone looking to work in a shared, inspiring environment. Head to her section on the site to find out more and check out her upcoming classes.
Alice Hardman
Alice is a Potter & ceramic artist with a beautiful approach to hand-thrown pottery. She offers intimate, one-to-one pottery wheel sessions for those wanting to explore clay at their own pace. You can find links to her website via our site, and we highly recommend checking out her collaboration with our brilliant GAFFE coffee team — Coffee & Clay classes in the cafe space! It’s the perfect mix of creativity and community in one of the most atmospheric corners of our building.
We’ll be introducing another fantastic painter later this month — so keep an eye out for our next post!
Only Two Studio Spaces Left!
Yes, it’s true — the studios are filling up fast! We now have just two spaces remaining in the building. If you or someone you know has been thinking about joining a vibrant, supportive creative community, now’s the time. Drop us a message or head to the website to find out more.
A Shared Belfast Sink Incoming!
We’re also planning to install a Belfast sink on the middle floor — a small but mighty addition that will give artists a proper shared space to wash brushes, clay-covered hands, and anything else after a day of making. It’s part of our continued mission to make Yarn not just a workspace, but a working space — one that’s useful, communal, and well-loved.
The Canal, The Community & The Vision
Set on the beautiful canal, Yarn Studios is fast becoming a creative hub — a place where people don’t just work, they connect. And there’s more to come. We’ve got our eyes on the building next door, with exciting plans to keep the energy flowing and the community growing. More to come on that soon…
Top Floor Availability — Spread the Word!
We’re still looking for the right partners to rent our top floor space. It’s perfect for yoga, well-being sessions, dance, or fitness classes — and with summer coming, it’s the ideal time to get involved. If you know anyone looking for a space like this, please send them our way.
You’ll be able to find more updates, events and class announcements on our Instagram soon — so keep your eyes peeled and give us a follow if you haven’t already.
We’re really excited about everything that’s happening here — Yarn studio spaces is growing into something special, and we’re so happy to have you as part of it.
With love from the canal,
The Yarn Studios Team
Blog Post 1 - Welcome
It all begins with an idea.
Welcome to the New Yarn Studio Spaces: A Creative Hub in Shipley
2025 has kicked off with exciting changes here at Yarn Studios, and we’re thrilled to share the latest developments with our community!
Formerly known as Wharf st Studios, Yarn Studio Spaces is a vibrant creative space for artists, makers, and innovators in the heart of Shipley. From our spacious studio rentals to our bustling coffee shop, there’s a buzz of creativity and collaboration filling every corner of our Grade II listed building by the canal.
As we embrace the new year and our fresh brand identity, we’re excited to offer something truly special.
• Studio Spaces for Rent: Our studios are quickly filling up with artists, designers, and creative entrepreneurs who love the peaceful yet inspiring atmosphere of Yarn. Whether you’re looking for a private workspace or a collaborative environment, we have a variety of spaces to suit your needs.
• New Coffee Shop – gaffe: The heart of our community, gaffe offers locally roasted coffee, a cozy spot for meetings, and a place to connect.
We’re thrilled to see the Yarn Studios community grow every day, and the energy around the building is contagious. Our goal has always been to create a space that fosters collaboration, inspiration, and support, and it’s exciting to see that mission coming to life.
Looking ahead, we’re continuing to offer more studio spaces, a place to host events, and retreats as our top-floor event space is now available for hire. Whether you’re planning a wellness retreat, a corporate event, or a celebration, our flexible event space is perfect for bringing your vision to life.
If you’re in the Shipley area (or beyond!), come by to see what all the buzz is about. Whether you’re interested in a studio space, hosting an event, or grabbing a cup of coffee, we’re here to help you create and connect.
Stay tuned for more updates, and we look forward to seeing you at Yarn Studios soon!
Want to learn more? Explore our studio spaces, check out our fitness classes, or visit us at gaffe Coffee.