Catherine Staveley

Painting, Printmaking

September FestivalBrochure ID: 69

A realist artist largely self-taught. I read History of Art at the University of Manchester and realizing I was never going to become a second Rembrandt painted in watercolour for the last fifty years.

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Last Updated: Saturday 6th September 2025

About Me (And Updates...)

The proper study of mankind is man (Alexander Pope).
Catherine Staveley is interested in depicting her fellow human beings with an especial interest in children. I was rather afraid of babies until I had a family of my own. Now I have difficulty in not always talking to any passing child. I find watching children in their own worlds particularly interesting. When our three grew up and were no longer so willing to sit for me I began painting portraits of other people's children' not so much as portraits but as genre paintings with the children engaged in an activity. Being a grandmother means I have even more opportunities to paint children now but I still like taking commissions and seeing others.

Catherine Staveley

Gallery 1

28/04/2025

Catherine Staveley

Prints

28/04/2025

Facilities and Accessibility

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Directions

A43 at Walgrave junction

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September Festival 2025

Northants and Rutland Open Studios is thrilled to host the annual September Festival once again in 2025. This year, we are excited to feature 325 talented artists from across the region.

Below, you will find information about Catherine Staveley's entry. We invite you to support these artists by visiting their studios, attending exhibitions, or exploring our Central Exhibition at Lamport Hall.

Central Exhibition

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Open Studio Location and Opening Information

I am showing my work in an open studio. The details of the location and venue information are below.

Address: Gibb Wood Kettering Road Walgrave, A43 at Walgrave Junction, NN6 9PU

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