Join artists and fossil collectors Mike Marshall and Carolyn Coles in their love of the north east coastline in their special four-day event, Beyond The Nab, which runs from July 24 to 27 in Sandsend.

The event will be held at St Mary’s Church, located at the end of the Sandsend Valley at the bottom of Lythe Bank, in one of Yorkshire's most pretty valleys.

During the four-day event, expect contemporary paintings with a traditional twist, sculptured fossils, evocative photography, jet jewellery, cards and prints with both seascape artist Carolyn Coles, with local fossil expert Mike Marshall on hand to guide you through the show.

Carolyn will be demonstrating painting techniques and Mike will be glad to identify any fossil you can bring along.

placeholder image — Carolyn Coles painting at Sandsend.

There will be a special pop-up cafe, serving light refreshment in aid of the church, championed by volunteer Helen Lloyd.

Well-known for her painted seascapes of the area, Carolyn explains the idea behind the event as a medley of art and heritage, combining contemporary art and sculpture with traditional techniques.

She said: “We talked about coming together professionally as our work is a perfect compliment and we have such a shared love of the area.”

Known for atmospheric paintings, Carolyn has had a busy year, so far with York Open Studios and headlining an exhibition at The Pyramid Gallery in York, alongside sculptor Karen Fawcett and ceramicist Emily Stubbs.