About
About the Studio and Emily
EDK Studio is a publicly open artist studio, gallery and reading room in Yeovil, Somerset. Come and create, read, make and connect — free during all opening hours.
The artist
About Emily Duchscherer Kirk
Publicly open artist studio, reading room and intimate gallery space. FREE daily and weekly clubs & events for all. FREE monthly net-work events for artists of all disciplines. EDK Studio aims to be a third space in Yeovil, and virtually.
A place where creativity thrives and the arts potential to support an inclusive society is recognised and celebrated. This is a space where the visual arts are accessible and inclusive by being FREE so to be available to everyone. There are no workshops here, just learning through creation and exploration.
EDK Studio gives visitors space and materials to allow them to connect to their curiosity, a place where we can all find joy in our busy, complex lives. The space was set up by Yeovil artist Emily Duchscherer Kirk as a limited company specified as not of profit, and runs on sales of her MESH ink drawings and other artwork.
- BA (Hons) Fine Art
- Masters in Fine Art (in progress)
- 15+ years senior retail management
- Previously founded We Make Things Gallery Ltd (2019)
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The space
The Studio
The studio occupies a multi-room space at The Dye House, Old Tannery, Yeovil. Each room serves a distinct purpose — and all are open to the public.
Art Studio & Gallery
Emily's working studio and gallery — original abstract paintings and What a MESH!, a participatory installation open for visitors to contribute to. The gallery showcases emergent drawings and rotating artist work.
Reading Room
A calm, quiet space for reading, making and unwinding. Free and open to all — no sign-in, no time limit. Books in all formats. Neurodivergent friendly.
Events & Community
Monthly book club and artist Exhibitions. Artists, musicians, artisans and writers of all disciplines are welcome.
Free & open to all
Open to AllThe Reading Room
A quiet 3rd space to read, think and explore creativity.
The Reading Room is the community heart of EDK Studio — a calm, pressure-free space open to everyone during studio hours. No membership, no sign-in, no time limits.
- Calm, low-stimulation environment
- No time limits, no membership, no sign-in required
- Many books from Emilys collection to read .
- Bring your own books — any way of reading is valid
- Neurodivergent friendly — quiet and calm
- Open during all studio hours — no separate booking needed
- Draw and Create - materials available - with still life inspiration.
The Reading Room exists to provide a valuable 3rd space where people can read, be calm and explore the creativity.