The Maclaurin Art Gallery News

Art Workshops in the Patrons Gallery 2025

The Maclaurin Gallery • February 17, 2025

Heading into Spring, we are hosting a variety of art workshops in the Patrons Gallery, over the next few weeks.


We have already kicked this off with a fabulous Pastel Workshop by Gregory Moore, Artist and Printmaker in February. We didn’t even get a chance to advertise this on our social media pages, before the 2 days were booked up!


Similarly, Angela Ortenzi-MacColl has already proved a big success, with another of her collage workshops coming up on 22nd February (no spaces left!).


Next on the agenda is Sue Howat from Sixpenny Studio, who will be teaching her interesting watercolour and Indian ink resist technique. There are 2 date options for this workshop, Tuesday 4 March and Saturday 8 March 2025.


Anyone interested should register directly with Dianne Gardner (Maclaurin Trust): dianneagardner@gmail.com


Further workshops will appear, just keep your eyes on our social media pages - Facebook and Instagram, where the latest up to date information will be advertised.

Angela Ortenzi-MacColl's workshop
Angela Ortenzi-MacColl's workshop

Images from artist Angela Ortenzi-MacColl’s workshop

Future Folklore: The Art and Craft of Storytelling

By The Maclaurin Gallery • March 6, 2026
Coming Soon from VISUAL ARTS SCOTLAND Private View: Saturday 28 March 2026 2pm. Exhibition Runs: Sunday 29 March - Wednesday 27 May

Ayr Sketch Club – Celebrating 125 Years

By The Maclaurin Gallery • January 30, 2026
Always a popular event here at The Maclaurin, is the Annual Ayr Sketch Club exhibition and they had a busy Private Viewing last Saturday. In addition, this year they celebrate having been in continuous operation for 125 years! The exhibition covers 3 galleries, showcasing works from 47 of their exhibiting members. Whilst the show is running, the Club’s volunteers will be on duty to chat about their work. Look out for their special edition brochure, giving an interesting insight into the history of the Club, as well as inviting new members. This exhibition continues until 8 March. President of Ayr Sketch Club - Janette Coughtrie - opening the show. (Image courtesy of Ayr Sketch Club)
Some of the people taking the private view of the Peter Foyle Solo Exhibition

Private View - Peter Foyle Solo Exhibition

By The Maclaurin Gallery • November 17, 2025
Here are a few photos from the recent opening of the Peter Foyle solo exhibition.  Peter is well known in the art world here in Ayrshire as well as much further afield, having hailed from Dorset and whose artwork sells internationally. The entire exhibition can be viewed on our website. It’s a beautiful collection of his latest works, heavily influenced by a Spring trip to the north of Scotland on the NC500. Do call in and see it if you can. The exhibition runs until 11 January 2026.