narture
we bake real bread to earn the dough to fund arts projects
Using our loaves
to fund arts projects
Our speciality is handmade sourdough produce, freshly baked daily, for taste and the health of the gut. Narture’s objective is to re-invest all surplus profits into creative projects, as an instigator of town centre regeneration. Explore Narture Studios and Make at 34 & 30 Newmarket Street. The space hosts community dark room, Riso printer, exhibitions, events, workshops, holistic therapies and talks based on Narture’s three core pillars of:
Creativity ~ Sustainability ~ Wellbeing
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Our Mission
Mission: To inspire creativity and celebrate the arts, while respecting nature, with the belief that everyone is an artist. We aim to harness the transformative power of food and the arts to unite communities and revitalise town centres.
Vision: A vibrant, inclusive community where creativity shapes the future.
Narture's Bakery & Bread Shop/Café
Our award-winning Sourdough Bakery is the heart of Narture, specialising in handmade, sustainable sourdough baked fresh daily. Recently awarded Bread Bakery of the Year by Prestige Scotland for the third year running, the bakery is a key income generator for the social enterprise. We also supply wholesale and donate produce to local food banks as part of our social purpose.
Narture Studios
Located on Newmarket Street, Narture Studios hosts creative studios for local artists, including a wellbeing studio and programme. The studios are a hub for workshops, and events, all focused on creativity, wellbeing, and sustainability and are available to hire.
Make
Make is a dedicated working studio space for hands-on creativity, offering artist in residence programme, access to a Riso printer and community dark room for artists and the community. It's a place where creativity and collaboration thrive, helping to nurture talent and provide opportunities for everyone.
Shape
This year, we’re expanding with Shape, our new larger food and arts venue. Shape will offer affordable, healthy meals alongside food and arts workshops and events exploring food systems, local artists, and social impact. It's a vibrant space for community collaboration and creative exploration.
Creative Surf Award
As part of our commitment to creativity and social regeneration, Narture was honoured with the Creative Surf Award, recognising our impact on the local community through our creative initiatives and social enterprise model.
At Narture, we believe that creativity can drive positive change, and we’re dedicated to revitalising Ayr town centre through food, art, and community.
creativity • sustainability • wellbeing
What's On
Unbekent Artist’s in Residence Project:
Exploring Hidden Histories and Working-Class Culture
By Stuart Murphy and Rebecca Scott
14th January – 23rd February 2025
This exhibition delves into the often-overlooked stories of working- and lower-class history and culture from the Middle Ages to the present day. Central to the narrative is the transformative aftermath of the Black Death (1348–1351), which marked the end of medieval rural life and paved the way for the early modern urban era. This shift brought both empowerment and oppression: lower-class mobility and freedoms were countered by strict vagrancy laws, public punishment, and land enclosure. The era also saw the witch hunts, targeting women and reproduction, and the horrors of the Atlantic slave trade.
At the same time, a rich and distinct lower-class culture began to flourish, expressed through fairs, festivals, charivari, chapbooks, and taverns. The exhibition also shines a spotlight on Ayrshire’s lesser-known history, including the lives of servants, smugglers, and forgotten local figures, weaving these stories into a broader tapestry of resilience and resistance.
Tues - Sat 10am 3pm
MAKE by Narture Studios 30 Newmarket St, Ayr
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