North Yorkshire Open Studios - the local artists taking part in weekend art event
Art lovers and festive shoppers are being invited to step inside the creative sanctuaries of North Yorkshire’s finest talent this winter, as one of the UK’s largest open-studio events returns this weekend.
Taking place across the county Winter Open Studios gives visitors the rare chance to explore the hidden spaces where art comes to life, meet the creators and discover one-of-a-kind Christmas gifts.
Organised by artist-run collective North Yorkshire Open Studios, it will showcase a wide variety of styles, media and subjects, as well as locations.
The event is designed to suit all types of visitors, from those planning to visit a few studios to people planning a pre-Christmas weekend break in North Yorkshire.
Winter Open Studios is the final event in a year-long programme organised by North Yorkshire Open Studios, with the aim of celebrating and raising the profile of the region’s artistic talent.
Garth Bayley, project manager at Open Studios, who will be opening his studio to the public, said: “Winter Open Studios is about connecting people with the people behind the art. There’s something incredibly special about buying a Christmas gift directly from the person who made it, right in the space where it was created.
“This weekend is a fantastic opportunity to explore our stunning region, meet incredibly talented makers and find truly unique pieces that you won’t see anywhere else.”
The event takes place on Saturday November 7 and Sunday November 8.
Artists include:
Adam King – his work is colourful bright and responds to his environment by the sea. Gladstone Studio, 2-4 Gladstone Lane, Scarborough.
Ailsa Nicholson – creates fused glass inspired by the North Yorkshire moors and coastline. 24 Iburndale Lane, Sleights Whitby.
Alice O’Neill – works in a number of mediums using layering to bring them all together. She also paints murals and designs backdrops and posters for theatrical and musical events. The Moorside Rooms, 9 Church Street, Kirkbymoorside.
Alison Spaven – works in rare breed wool with a single felting needle to bring her sculptural felted creations to life. Wytchwood Gallery and Studio, 9 Finkle St, Malton.
Boo Barwick-Ward – mixed media artist specialising in ceramics, photography and painting. Middle Farm House, Langton, Malton.
Gillian Martin and Shirley Vauvelle – Gillian is an established illustrator with a portfolio that includes work for numerous well known brands. Shirley concentrates on ceramics and painting. Lebberston Hall, Manor View Road, Lebberston.
Kate Gillies Jones – Kate is half of the partnership that is Gillies Jones. Kate will open her private studio, sharing her love of glass, engraved mark-making, and printmaking. The Old Forge, Rosedale Abbey, North York Moors.
Iona May Stock – inspired by lichens, Iona’s functional ceramics celebrate colour, texture, and surface transformation. Thanet Cottage, Main Street, Scagglethorpe, Malton.
Janine Baldwin – award-winning landscape artist using pastels, paint and collage to create her artwork. 19 Gladstone Road, Scarborough.
Julie Kelly – reates mixed media pieces using paint, inks, fabric and found objects. Her inspiration comes from being out in nature – walking, listening and learning about her surroundings. 93 West Avenue, Filey.
Lindsey Tyson – award-winning mixed media abstract artist. Her inspiration, road markings to moody landscapes. Woodend Creative Workspace, The Crescent, Scarborough.
Lisa Skelton – textile artist specialising in wild animals and pets. Gallery 33, 33 Newborough, Scarborough.
Lorraine Kathryn – sculpts unique, dynamic shapes, lamps and animals for your home. 256 Overdale, Eastfield, Scarborough.
Lou Bass - visual artist whose vibrant, joyful paintings are both playful and poignant. She explores relationships and situations with help from her friends, Bandit Cat, Donkey, Crow, Fox, Dog and Angry Man. Beeforth's Hive, Esplanade, Scarborough.
Matt Machouki – inspired by a range of natural, industrial, architectural and geometric forms. Studio 1, The Old Parcels Office, Scarborough Railway Station.
Michael Atkin – creates limited edition etchings, wood engravings, lino prints and fine art books. Byways, Low Street, Scalby, Scarborough.
Sarah Sharpe – motherhood, faith, imagination and archetypes guide her work. Veriditas Nook, Mill Beck House, 2 Pinewood, Norton, Malton.