Winter offer: 20% off for new studio holders
ACAVA Undercraft Studios and Community Hub. Image courtesy London School of Mosaic/Joe Moss

ACAVA is offering a new winter offer for artists and creative practitioners: 20% off the first three months’ licence fee for new studio sign-ups before 31 January.

The offer applies to available studios at Ardleigh Studios (Essex), The Undercraft (London) – excluding desk spaces – and Spode Works Studios (Stoke-on-Trent).

Ardleigh Studios, Essex
Located in a former industrial building near Colchester, Ardleigh Studios provides bright, self-contained studios from 165–290 sq. ft., with natural light, parking, and 24/7 access. Licence fees range from £233.75–£410.83/month plus utilities (starting with Studio 11 at £233.75). The studios support both artists and small creative businesses in a quiet, rural setting five miles from Colchester.

The Undercraft, Gospel Oak, London
This vibrant hub offers large private studios from 258–516 sq. ft., with central heating, Wi-Fi, shared kitchen, and communal workspaces. Licence fees start at £602/month for studio spaces. Desk spaces are available separately at £200/month (20% winter offer does not apply to desks). The building is fully accessible and part of a creative community in Camden, with nearby transport links to central London.

Spode Works Studios, Stoke-on-Trent
Situated in a historic ceramics factory, Spode Works Studios provides bright studios from 259–542 sq. ft., with 24/7 access, parking, and on-site gallery facilities. Licence fees range from £248.21–£519.42/month plus bills. The studios are ideal for artists requiring large, flexible workspaces and a collaborative community.

About ACAVA
ACAVA has been a leading provider of affordable artist studios in the UK for nearly 50 years. We support over 400 artists and creative practitioners across our network of London, Essex, and regional studios. Studio holders benefit from:

  • Long-term, affordable licences

  • Immediate access with no waiting list

  • A supportive, collaborative community

  • Professional development opportunities, including one-to-one studio visits, ACAVA Talks, and Open Studio participation

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Affordable art studio available near Colchester: Studio 5, Ardleigh

210 sq. ft. individual artist studio at The Old Maltings, Ardleigh. £297.50 per month plus bills. Bright, versatile space with long-term licence available now.

Affordable art studio in Ardleigh, near Colchester, Studio 30

Individual studio 30 at Ardleigh Studios, Colchester. 100 sq. ft., licence £141.67/month, estimated £25 utilities, 24/7 access, parking, near Manningtree station.
Photograph of a long corridor into artists studios, artwork hung on the walls during Essex Open Studios

Affordable art studio, Studio 13, Ardleigh, Colchester

245 sq. ft. individual art studio at Ardleigh, Colchester. £347.08 per month plus bills. Bright space with large window, parking, and 24/7 access.

Artist studio available in Stoke-on-Trent: Studio 16, Spode Works (Reserved)

Individual studio 16 at Spode Works, Stoke-on-Trent, 159 sq. ft., self-contained, natural light, £152.38 p/m, bills £27, 24/7 access.
View of a bright but empty artists studio in an industrial building, a large window at the back.

Artist studio available in Stoke-on-Trent: Studio 18, Spode Works (Reserved)

238 sq. ft. artist studio in Stoke-on-Trent. £228/month. Private space with 24/7 access, natural light, parking, and creative community near the station.

Artist studio available in Stoke-on-Trent: Studio 33, Spode Works

Individual studio, 542 sq. ft., £519.42/month, first floor with stair access, large windows, natural light, 24/7 access, Stoke-on-Trent.

Artist studio available in Stoke-on-Trent: Studio 38, Spode Works (Reserved)

Individual studio 38 at Spode Works, Stoke-on-Trent, 380 sq. ft., £364.17 p/m, bills approx. £53.55, 24/7 access, self-contained space.

Artist studio available near Colchester: Studio 11, Ardleigh

165 sq. ft. individual studio space, not shared, at Ardleigh Studios, Colchester. £233.75/month + £41.25 bills. Natural light, 24/7 access, quiet rural location, on-site parking.

Artist studio available near Colchester: Studio 17, Ardleigh

217 sq. ft. individual studio space, not shared, at Ardleigh Studios, Colchester. £307.42/month + £54.25 bills. Natural light, 24/7 access, on-site parking, quiet rural location.

Artist studio available near Colchester: Studio 18, Ardleigh

290 sq. ft. individual studio space, not shared, at Ardleigh Studios, Colchester. £410.83/month + £72.50 bills. Natural light, 24/7 access, parking, quiet rural location.

Artist studio available near Colchester: Studio 7, Ardleigh

175 sq. ft. not shared, individual studio space in Ardleigh, £247.92 p/m plus £43.75 utilities. Large window, bright workspace with 24/7 access and on-site parking.

Large artist studio available in Camden, Studio 31

258 sq. ft. open studio with workbench and step-free access at Camden Undercraft, available now for £602 per month (all inc.).

Studio 18 at The Undercraft, spacious artist studio in Gospel Oak

258 sq. ft. private studio at The Undercraft, Gospel Oak. £657.52 month, fully accessible with natural light, heating, and WiFi. Communal facilities included.

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