Join us for an intimate seated Candelit Sessions evening with Alex Hart and Ashley Harding.

Ashley Harding is a Welsh-born, Cornwall-based singer-songwriter and one of the UK’s most dedicated voices in modern Country and Americana. A full-time musician and guitar teacher, Ashley has earned a reputation on the live circuit for his authentic sound, strong songwriting, and deep connection with audiences. Drawing from the golden age of Country and Roots music, his songs speak to dreamers, fighters, lovers and losers, carried by a voice that feels both timeless and unmistakably his own.

Ashley’s debut album, Spoon Music (2023) introduced him as a songwriter rooted in classic Country traditions. The album was widely praised across the UK and international Americana press, with reviewers highlighting both his vocal delivery and the emotional weight of his writing.

Joining Ashley is our one of our faves (any many of yours too!) Alex Hart.

South West based singer/songwriter Alex Hart has a busy 2026 planned with her full band and trio. This time she’s performing solo.

At 18 Alex was noticed by producer Neil Stainton who honed her talent, worked with her during her early career and co-wrote and recorded her debut album ‘On This Day’. Alex also worked closely with musician and songwriter Barney Dine from Torbay with whom she co-wrote many songs from this album, songs afterwards and gigged extensively. During this time, she was able to grow as a musician and perfect her craft.

From this she collaborated with electronic duo Electronic Youth on a cover of Angie Stones’ “I Wish I Didn’t Miss You” which had huge global radio success reaching No.2 in the Music Week Dance Charts and was supported by Pete Tong on BBC Radio 1. This recognition spearheaded a run of high-profile festivals performances and a slot opening for UK folk sensation Turin Brakes at the Lyme Regis Folk festival. Alex’s opening performances landed her two record deals, as she was quickly snapped up by US label OK!Good Records and Right Track Records UK.

Alex started working with Grammy Award winning songwriter and producer Terry Britten (famous for “What’s Love Got To Do With It” for Tina Turner) and went on to release the single ‘Life Saver’.

Described by BBC Radio 2 presenter Mark Radcliffe as “the Stevie Nicks of Folk”.

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Patchwork Studios operate a diverse and inclusive programme of creative events. From firm festival circuit favourites, undiscovered local acts fresh on the scene, and underground DJs from across the region, to some of the most exciting acts smashing into the national limelight; you’ll find it all up at Maker Heights. These events vitally support our rural community offerings, helping us to improve social integration, while also celebrating culture and inspiring creativity.

Between April and October, camping is available separately via Maker Camp website. Our Tavern within the venue is open until late during show nights, dishing out all the finest local tipples to keep you hydrated, plus Garrison Gallery are often serving up a storm of cocktails within their magical art-adorned walls next door. Lil Pizza Heaven are usually parked up on site on a Saturday evening too to keep you fuelled.

Why not make a weekend of it while you’re here? The Canteen opens at 9:30am the next morning for coffee and breakfast, and during the camping season, you'll find delicious homemade scran to keep your bellies full into the evening, over by the campsite entrance. The twin fishing villages of Kingsand and Cawsand are only a short walk away, as are their lovely beaches, and the Southwest Coast Path runs straight past too.

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