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Northants Open Studios: Your Gateway to Artistic Exploration
Northants Open Studios stands at the forefront of democratizing art and creativity, fostering a diverse and vibrant artistic community within Northamptonshire. We believe that art should be accessible to all, irrespective of age, skill level, or medium preference. Our platform welcomes a rich tapestry of artists, patrons, and art enthusiasts, highlighting the myriad expressions of creativity that exist within our community.
Our central mission is twofold:
- Empowering Artists: We cultivate a supportive network for artists, offering opportunities for growth, collaboration, and exposure. Whether through facilitating exhibition opportunities throughout the year or opening channels to connect with venues, collectors, and buyers, we provide the scaffolding for artists to flourish.
- Engaging Communities: We work relentlessly to make art accessible, encouraging a broad spectrum of venues to host artistic endeavours. From historic churches to contemporary commercial galleries, we bring art into the heart of the community.
Our flagship event is the Northants Open Studios Visual Arts Festival, renowned as the largest of its kind within the county. Held every September, this festival turns the spotlight onto the artists and their creative process. Artists open the doors to their studios, welcoming the public into their creative sanctuaries. Here, visitors gain an unprecedented view into the inner workings of a pottery studio, the intricacies of stone carving, or the techniques employed in traditional crafts.
Complementing the studio tours, the festival also incorporates a Central Exhibition, showcasing a selection of each participating artist's work. Acting as a tangible brochure, this exhibition allows visitors to plan their studio visits based on their artistic interests.
To ensure broad reach and engagement, we distribute 10,000 festival brochures across Northamptonshire and beyond. These brochures, coupled with various venue-hosted exhibitions throughout September, serve to amplify the visibility of participating artists.
As a self-funded organisation, we rely on the generosity of venues and commercial sponsors within Northamptonshire. Their continued support empowers us to achieve our mission, making art accessible, promoting local artists, and nurturing an artistic community that thrives on diversity and mutual support.
Join us on this journey of artistic exploration and discover the myriad ways in which art continues to shape our lives and communities. Welcome to Northants Open Studios, where art comes to life.
Date: 28/09/2024 - 23/02/2025 at 10:00-17:00
Cordell Garfield has his shoe industry paintings work on show as part of this exhibition. The exhibition at Northampton Museum & Art Gallery looks at how the shoe industry has affected the lives of the people of Northamptonshire, not only through employment, but providing hospitals, carnivals, d (See information on event)
Date: 01/10/2024 - 01/01/2025 at 12:00-12:00
Janet Basset Gallery Rothwell This gallery is in the heart of the Historic town of Rothwell (my home town). The Rothwell Arts and Heritage Centre runs regular events. I am pleased to say that I will finally be taking part this October, where a number of my works will be on display along with some pr (See information on event)
Date: 11/10/2024 - 01/10/2025 at 09:00-09:00
I'm delighted to announce that my recent abstract work, Chronos III, is currently being exhibited in a prestigious International Art Exhibition, hosted by Influx Gallery (Notting Hill). The Nexus Exhibition is presented on a state of the art virtual platform to be enjoyed worldwide. Take a virt (See information on event)
Date: 15/10/2024 - 31/03/2025 at 10:00-16:00
Have you always wanted to have a go at upcycling but just don't know where to start? This workshop is designed to give you all the essentials to start your very own upcycling project and give you the confidence to create something unique. An introduction to furniture upcycling workshop where yo (See information on event)
Date: 07/11/2024 - 10/01/2025 at 10:00-16:00
I am delighted to announce that I will be exhibiting as part of the EMPOWER Exhibition at The Mill Arts Centre in Banbury, this winter. The EMPOWER Exhibition will be a unique opportunity to see my Bridges Collection exhibited together, in it's entirety, for the first time outside of my studio/ (See information on event)
Date: 07/01/2025 - 07/01/2025 at 10:00-15:00
Northants and Rutland Open Studios artists Lucy Mathers and Claire Mycock are currently showing their work in an empty shop within Swansgate Shopping Centre in Wellingborough as part of a charity initiative called The Artist's Window (https://www.the-aw.com). As part of their occupancy they wil (See information on event)
Date: 07/01/2025 - 07/01/2025 at 10:30-12:30
An accessible way into printmaking Suitable for absolute beginners and those wanting to learn more advanced techniques. Learn all about the gel printing plate, papers, colour and paints. You will create a concertina booklet of botanical or patterned prints to take home. All materials will be provide (See information on event)
Date: 08/01/2025 - 08/01/2025 at 12:45-14:45
Join this multiweek silver jewellery making course for either: 6 weeks from Jan 8th - £167 or 13 weeks from Jan 8th - £359 Book here: https://beccygillatt.com/product/wednesday-pm-yh-2/ Yard (See information on event)
Date: 10/01/2025 - 10/01/2025 at 10:00-12:30
Join this multiweek silver jewellery making course on Fridays for either: 6 weeks from Jan 10th - £167 or 13 weeks from Jan 10th - £359 https://beccygillatt.com/product/friday-am-2/ Yardley Hastin (See information on event)
Date: 11/01/2025 - 15/02/2025 at 13:00-15:00
1pm to 3pm on Saturdays 11 January - 15 February 2025 The Shire Workshops, Wilbarston Join us at The Shire Workshops, Wilbarston for six exciting weeks of paper art! Details and booking at nixiemade.com We will explore: Week One Flower Power - Vintage paper flowers, newspaper roses, and colourful te (See information on event)
Date: 12/01/2025 - 12/01/2025 at 13:00-15:00
Collage Art Sunday 12 January 1-3pm The Shire Workshops, Wilbarston Join us at this relaxed workshop to use collage techniques to create your own original and unique artwork! Whether you like geometric shapes, landscapes or motifs, you'll be given guidance and materials to create one-of-a-kind (See information on event)
Date: 14/01/2025 - 14/01/2025 at 10:00-15:00
Northants and Rutland Open Studios artists Lucy Mathers and Claire Mycock are currently showing their work in an empty shop within Swansgate Shopping Centre in Wellingborough as part of a charity initiative called The Artist's Window (https://www.the-aw.com). As part of their occupancy they wil (See information on event)
Date: 16/01/2025 - 16/01/2025 at 13:00-14:30
Thursday 16th January Scribble Studio, Church Street, Rushden Book at nixiemade.com under Classes. Experiment with a range of pen techniques with as we dot, scribble and hatch our way through a series of fun exercises! You will build up a small collection of texture examples that can be used to crea (See information on event)
Date: 18/01/2025 - 18/01/2025 at 10:30-13:30
Come and spend a fun, relaxing afternoon making a Holey Moley Bowl. In this workshop I will guide you through making a 19cm abstract bowl. These pieces are unique and no two are ever the same. You will have access to a wide choice of colours in both transparent glass to design your own bowl. You wil (See information on event)
