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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: 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: 26/02/2025 - 15/07/2025 at 12:00-12:00
Please ignore the dates! I had to put something in . I offer 1:1 tuition across a variety of printmaking methods , drypoint , collagraph , gellipad , linocut , and drawing , painting and portfolio building . I work with both adults and children , with children I ask for them to be escorted by a guar (See information on event)
Date: 31/03/2025 - 31/12/2025 at 10:00-16:00
BOOKED ON REQUEST 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 (See information on event)
Date: 17/05/2025 - 12/07/2025 at 12:00-16:00
https://www.northamptonmuseums.com/directory-record/508/ A personal journey into Botanical Art Sophie Smith uses coloured pencil and graphite to showcase the fascinating and beautiful wor (See information on event)
Date: 05/07/2025 - 05/07/2025 at 13:00-15:00
1-3pm Saturday 5 July 2025 The Shire Workshops, Wilbarston, LE!6 8FE Make art with ink and coffee! Spend a relaxing couple of hours experimenting with sketching and ink techniques using pencils, brushes, ink and coffee to create fun, loose images of natural objects. Ink is great for definition and c (See information on event)
Date: 10/07/2025 - 10/07/2025 at 19:00-22:00
Book your space here: https://beccygillatt.com/event/stacking-rings-pendant-workshop-ag10v4yh/ On this three-hour course, you’ll be gently guided through all the techniq (See information on event)
Date: 11/07/2025 - 11/07/2025 at 19:00-21:00
Spend a relaxing couple of hours experimenting with drawing techniques, with plenty of easy ideas to get you started! We will use a variety of pencils and sketching ideas to building your sketching skills. No experience necessary, and all materials provided. Book your place at https://beccygillatt.com/event/taster-session-silver-ring-2/ In this engaging jewellery making workshop, you’ll learn how to create your own beautiful silver r (See information on event)
Date: 12/07/2025 - 12/07/2025 at 13:30-16:30
Book your space here: https://beccygillatt.com/event/bangles-and-rings-ag12v6yhb/ During this 3 hour silver bangles and rings jewellery making workshop you will be guided through all t (See information on event)
Date: 12/07/2025 - 12/07/2025 at 10:00-11:00
Book your tickets here: https://beccygillatt.com/event/taster-session-silver-ring-ag12v6yhc/ Taster Session Silver Ring. In this engaging jewellery making workshop, you’ll l (See information on event)
Date: 12/07/2025 - 12/07/2025 at 10:00-11:00
Book your space here: https://beccygillatt.com/event/taster-session-silver-ring-ag12v6yhc/ Taster Session Silver Ring. In this engaging jewellery making workshop, you’ll lea (See information on event)
Date: 19/07/2025 - 20/07/2025 at 09:30-17:30
Book here: https://beccygillatt.com/event/ag019yh/ The course will give the opportunity for you to familiarize with the basics of hand engraving. The course will include preparing the plate to be engraved (See information on event)
Date: 21/07/2025 - 22/07/2025 at 09:30-17:30
Book your space here: https://beccygillatt.com/event/ag021yh/ 2 day Engraving Masterclass with award winning hand engraver Dario Batzella. This course is designed to build on techniques learned in the int (See information on event)
Date: 02/08/2025 - 02/08/2025 at 13:00-15:00
Join us at The Shire Workshops for an afternoon painting beautiful seascapes! With step by step instructions, you'll create a blue sky, a backdrop of hills, ocean and beach. We'll be using acrylic paints, so wear some old clothes and look forward to some fun with this tactile, vibrant medi (See information on event)
