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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 - 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: 08/03/2025 - 25/05/2025 at 10:00-16:00
An exhibition of textiles and mixed media work which has been created by the Visualise textile group. Visualise was formed several years ago, by like-minded artists who enjoy creating diverse work with stitch as the common thread. The exhibition will also feature work by internationally known textil (See information on event)
Date: 31/03/2025 - 31/12/2025 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: 03/04/2025 - 27/03/2025 at 09:30-13:00
Learn how to encase sea glass in fine silver frames to create pendants or earrings. You will be gently guided through all the techniques to enable you to make your very own pieces of jewellery from these treasures of the sea. Materials included in the course fee. Good hand dexterity and eyesight ess (See information on event)
Date: 04/04/2025 - 15/06/2025 at 11:00-16:00
View some of my work at the Branching Out exhibition in the Ferrers Gallery at Staunton Harold, LE65 1RU. My work is also available for sale. (See information on event)
Date: 05/04/2025 - 05/04/2025 at 13:00-15:00
Join us at The Shire Wilbarston for a relaxing landscape painting class! We will learn how to create depth and contrast with acrylic paint as we build up skies and clouds, hills, mountains and lakes in this enjoyable Saturday afternoon class. Gain confidence in your painting with full guidance given (See information on event)
Date: 05/04/2025 - 18/05/2025 at 12:00-16:00
Art in the Park returns for its 63rd exhibition, demonstrating the wealth of artistic talent in Northamptonshire. Both amateur and professional artists will be showcasing their work on a variety of subjects and in a variety of mediums, with most works for sale. (See information on event)
Date: 06/04/2025 - 06/04/2025 at 10:00-15:00
I am in residence all day in the beautiful setting of Barnsdale gardens surrounded by the nature that I find so inspiring. A selection of my work will be on display and I will be working on my own pieces throughout the day. Entry to the Studio only is free (access to Barnsdale gardens is optional an (See information on event)
Date: 11/04/2025 - 11/04/2025 at 19:00-21:00
Suitable for beginners, this class will allow you to experiment with willow and compressed charcoal to create your own charcoal sketches. We will look at the types of mark we can make before drawing a variety of still life examples, or you are free to use your imagination! All materials will be prov (See information on event)
Date: 12/04/2025 - 12/04/2025 at 13:00-15:00
Suitable for beginners, this fun and relaxing class will teach you how to use a Gelli printing plate to create beautiful colourful prints! Spread paint over a Gelli plate, add texture with tools, stencils, and upcycled materials and print onto paper for unique art. What can you do with a Gelli print (See information on event)
Date: 12/04/2025 - 12/04/2025 at 10:00-13:00
On this 3 hour course you’ll be gently guided through all the techniques to enable you to make 3 different style stacking rings from a selection of 5 styles. The techniques you will use include twisting, texturing, forming, soldering, finishing and polishing. Perfect for total beginners!!! Materia (See information on event)
Date: 13/04/2025 - 21/04/2025 at 11:00-16:00
Boughton House will be hosting a Northants & Rutland Open Studios Pop-Up Studios exhibition over the Easter holidays. Work will be on display within the Tearoom for you to admire and purchase on: Sunday 13 – Monday 14 April Saturday 19 – Monday 21 April (See information on event)
Date: 16/04/2025 - 16/04/2025 at 19:00-21:00
Come along to this relaxed, informative class to learn basic techniques in wire jewellery making, with lots of tips and tricks to help you - no experience necessary! You will practise using chain nose pliers, cutters and loopers to create geometric shapes, swirls and spirals. You can then use these (See information on event)
Date: 19/04/2025 - 21/04/2025 at 00:00-16:00
I have a space secured for the pop exhibition at Boughton House (The English Versailles). Along with me there will be couple other local artists so please come and visit Boughton at this time. (See information on event)
Date: 26/04/2025 - 26/04/2025 at 10:30-13:00
A relaxed outdoor sketching session at Summer Leys Wildlife Trust Nature reserve. All materials provided, no experience necessary. (See information on event)
Date: 27/04/2025 - 27/04/2025 at 13:30-16:00
Location: Workshop Studio at Barnsdale Gardens, The Avenue, Exton, Nr Oakham. Rutland. LE15 8AH We will be concentrating on two techniques; informal slab construction and carving a clay block to create two small pots to your own design. There will be a short demo of each technique followed up by gui (See information on event)
Date: 27/04/2025 - 27/04/2025 at 10:00-12:30
Location: Workshop Studio at Barnsdale Gardens, The Avenue, Exton, Nr Oakham. Rutland. LE15 8AH We will be concentrating on two techniques; informal slab construction and carving a clay block to create two small pots to your own design. There will be a short demo of each technique followed up by gui (See information on event)
Date: 29/04/2025 - 29/04/2025 at 10:00-12:00
Join Sophie to learn how to paint this moon scene in acrylics. All materials provided. All abilities welcome. To book please call The Galleria on 01536 238295. (See information on event)
Date: 01/05/2025 - 29/06/2025 at 10:00-16:00
A pop-up exhibition of three Northants & Rutland Open Studios artists work being displayed from May to June 2025 in the Clubhouse. All artwork will be available to purchase. (See information on event)
