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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: 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: 11/01/2025 - 30/03/2025 at 12:00-16:00
Join us to celebrate art and nature! Mellissa McDonald, Rosie Jarvice, and Sarah Hutt will display their beautiful paintings, which capture the stunning landscapes, coastlines, and skies of Great Britain. We’d love to see you at the exhibition in Abbington Park. Best of all, entry is completely fr (See information on event)
Date: 22/02/2025 - 22/02/2025 at 11:00-13:00
As the exhibiting artist at Bingham library , I will be popping in to give a demonstration and talk about my practise . I will be on hand if you’d like to ask questions and see my printmaking tools and plates , bringing a corner of my studio to the library . (See information on event)
Date: 22/02/2025 - 15/03/2025 at 13:00-15:00
Book at nixiemade.com under Classes 1pm to 3pm on Saturdays 22 February - 15 March 2025 The Shire Workshops, Wilbarston Join us at The Shire Workshops, Wilbarston to experiment with pencil, pen and brush techniques! Once we've done some warm up exercises we'll use a variety of nature theme (See information on event)
Date: 25/02/2025 - 01/04/2025 at 13:30-15:00
Come and explore linocut printmaking . Over a 6 week period I will be running linocut sessions , come to one or all 6 it’s up to you . I will help you go through the basics and be on hand to give advice. And help you produce reduction prints . Reduction printmaking will take more than one session. (See information on event)
Date: 25/02/2025 - 25/02/2025 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: 25/02/2025 - 25/02/2025 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: 26/02/2025 - 09/07/2025 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: 27/02/2025 - 27/02/2025 at 09:30-14:30
Create a beautiful pendant or earrings using the ancient technique of filigree. – Form fine twisted and zig zag wires – Construct an outer frame in which your pattern with be held within – Create intricate filigree patterns within your frame – Solder all the elements together – Add fixings (See information on event)
Date: 04/03/2025 - 04/03/2025 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: 06/03/2025 - 06/03/2025 at 09:30-14:30
Book your space here: https://beccygillatt.com/product/framed-pendant-or-earrings-monday-4th-december-9-30am-2-30pm-2-2/ Use wires to create a st (See information on event)
Date: 06/03/2025 - 06/03/2025 at 19:00-21:00
Join Sophie to learn how to paint this colourful cow in acrylics. All materials provided. All abilities welcome. To book please call The Galleria on 01536 238295. (See information on event)
Date: 11/03/2025 - 11/03/2025 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: 11/03/2025 - 11/02/2025 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: 15/03/2025 - 16/03/2025 at 10:00-16:00
Experience Rooted Within, a captivating eco-textile installation in the beautiful Cottesbrooke Church. This immersive journey blends art, sound, and sustainability, inviting you to connect with nature in a unique way. At its center, a striking spiral of large-scale textile panels—dyed with natural (See information on event)
Date: 20/03/2025 - 20/03/2025 at 09:15-14:45
Book your space here: https://beccygillatt.com/product/silver-jewellery-casting-day-3-2/ Yardley Hastings On this one day course you will use a different range of items to exper (See information on event)
Date: 22/03/2025 - 22/03/2025 at 10:00-13:00
Book your space here: https://beccygillatt.com/product/stacking-rings-pendant-workshop-saturday-25th-jan-10am-1pm-yh-3/ Yardley Hastings Workshop (See information on event)
Date: 22/03/2025 - 22/03/2025 at 10:00-14:30
Upcycling is the perfect way to create sustainable, unique pieces for your home or presents for friends and what better way to start than with a beautiful, vintage wooden bowl. Learn how to create smooth, colourful, clean geometric designs onto a vintage wooden bowl in the surroundings of my garden (See information on event)
