New Ayrshire Atelier of Fine Art launches in Largs

Ayrshire Atelier of Fine Art is based within the former Gallery Eight framing shop owned by Peter Valerio in Stanlane Place.

Peter has moved his framing business into the former DIY side of the shop, while the new art school premises provides a space where students will get the opportunity to step into the world of two contemporary masters of their craft.

An art school spokesperson said: “We are so excited to announce that we are launching our new location: Ayrshire Atelier of Fine Art.

New Ayrshire Atelier of Fine Art seeks to ‘create an artistic community for our students and within the broader community here in Ayrshire’ (Image: Ayrshire Atelier of Fine Art)

“After five wonderful years in Glasgow, we are moving to the beautiful seaside town of Largs on the west coast of Scotland.

“We are combining with the personal painting studio of our co-founders/directors Sarah-Margaret Gibson and Lee Craigmile to create a new Atelier – in the true, historic sense of the word.

“Ayrshire Atelier will follow the blueprint set by the Old Masters, such as Titian, Rembrandt and Caravaggio, in that it is both a school and a professional painter’s studio.

“At our new space students will get the rare opportunity to step into the world of two contemporary masters of their craft and study alongside them.

At Ayrshire Atelier, students get the ‘rare opportunity’ to step into the world of two contemporary masters of their craft, and study alongside them. (Image: Ayrshire Atelier of Fine Art)

“Our full 2025 workshop schedule is now live and ready for sign-ups! We are also offering an exciting new artist residency programme at the Atelier, including mentorship options and a discount for all atelier-school students and graduates.”