Umborne Bridge Studio

Gallery | Art teaching hub | Centre for nature journaling |Working artists' studio

Welcome to Umborne Bridge Studio: art gallery, shop, nature journaling centre and creative teaching space managed by Anna Brewster and Alex Boon. This term we are welcoming guest tutor Alison Bowskill, who will be providing a range of fun and friendly craft classes.

We are located by the riverside in the beautiful historic old town of Colyton, with free parking and a bus stop right outside the door and the tram station just a short stroll down the road.

Click on the pictures below to jump to our most up to date Summer and Autumn 2026 classes and workshops.

Coming up this month! Don't miss out:

Bluebell drawing in Holyford Woods/Umborne Bridge Studio with Alex Boon - April 22nd, 10-4 - £70

Painting for relaxation and calm (4 week evening course) starting Thurs 23rd April 6.30-8pm with Anna - £95

Introduction to nature journaling plus river walk with Alex, Sat 25th April 10-4 - £70

Meet the artists

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Anna Brewster

Anna's work is expressive, fast and loose, whether it’s mixed media landscapes, or ink and wash studies of flowers and food. She mainly works with watercolour and layers on top, and her work is for sale via her website, the studio and Pebble Gallery in Budleigh Salterton.

More about Anna

Alex Boon

Alex is a nature journaling educator and artist, best known for making intricate nature journals and inspiring nature connection. He has written two books on drawing nature, and has been a guest lecturer at the Wild Wonder Foundation annual event. Alex also runs the Nature Journaling Circle.

More about Alex

Contact us

Umborne Bridge Studio, Unit 1, Dolphin St, Colyton, East Devon EX24 6LU (studio open Tuesdays 9.30am - 1pm and by appointment)

Send us a message: team@umbornebridgestudio.co.uk

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