THE ART COLT

“Community of lost trades”

Established in 2019 The Art COLT (Community of lost trades) is a micro arts initiative in partnership with the Stratford Shakespeare Festival designed to encourage artists to make, exhibit, inhabit and share their skills. Built in the restored 1856 Stratford Police stables, history and building lovers will be engaged by the inventive use of recycled materials within an historic space. Gavin Roberts (Sculptor) and Peter Cummings (Glass engraver) have taken great care to make the space inviting creative and educational. The Art Colt includes an Art Trades library, Retail Gallery, 2 studios, group workshop space and a blacksmithing area with coal forge.

The Art Colt loves visitors and resident artist Gavin Roberts is open every Tuesday or by appointment.

The Art Colt has its activities on Facebook. Gavin, Peter and other artists run regular workshops and artist sessions.