People sat at a table in a barn with flags hanging and a man stood up by a shed. Dog sitting in his bed
inside look at Guggleton Farm Arts white stone walls with a brown couch and piano
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Guggleton Farm Arts

Nestled in the heart of Stalbridge, Dorset, Guggleton Farm Arts, affectionately known as "The Gugg" to its many friends, is part art studio, part gallery, part performance space. It’s home to 13 community groups and over 300 creatives, each contributing to the vibrant tapestry of artistic expression.

Founded by Isabel de Pelet over 25 years ago, Guggleton Farm Arts has become a sanctuary for those seeking to explore their creativity, regardless of age or experience. Beyond the impressive numbers of community groups and creatives, what truly sets The Gugg apart is its deep understanding of the transformative power of culture in people's lives.

The primary goal of Guggleton Farm Arts is to provide opportunities for everyone to engage with creativity across various artistic disciplines. From painting to sculpture, stone carving to textile design, printmaking to performance, the Gugg opens its doors wide to individuals of all ages and experience levels.

The commitment to fostering creativity extends to the younger generation through Guggleheads, the arts and crafts club for young people. It’s an after school club during term time, a crafts camp in the summer holidays, and festive craft days in winter.

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Supporters: Dorset County Council, HAF, Dorset Community Action, Stalbridge Town Council, Vision FR, Stalbridge Community Shop, Anne Harris Children’s Fund, Social Enterprise UK, UK Association of Men’s Sheds

A woman holding a paint brush on a cavas with a picture of another women almost complete
A woman stood in a shed with a serving counter with menus either side. Flags and fairy lights above her
a man and a woman stood facing each other in the barn with other people sat down in the background more hanging flags
A man stood next to a notice board with an electric guitar
A man on a stage playing an electric guitar and singing into a mic
a man in a chefs outfit holding a freshly made pizza