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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: 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 - 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: 18/04/2025 - 26/05/2025 at 09:00-22:00
Oxfordshire Artweeks Spring Show https://www.artweeks.org/latestshow Get ready to enjoy the best of art across Oxfordshire in May! The countdown to Oxfordshire Artweeks is gathering momentum. From the 17th of (See information on event)
Date: 01/05/2025 - 01/05/2025 at 11:00-16:00
On this workshop you will make the glass for a piece of copper framed garden art with a display area measuring approximately 10cm x 33cm. You will have the option of using transparent coloured glass on a clear background which is great for a bright sunny garden. Alternatively you can choose an opaqu (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)
Date: 03/05/2025 - 03/05/2025 at 10:00-16:00
Caroline Swan will be exhibiting her artwork at the next Towcester Handmade Fayre on 3rd May 2025 — a popular local event celebrating high-quality handmade arts, crafts, and gifts. Held regularly in the heart of Towcester, the Fayre brings together a vibrant community of talented makers and indepe (See information on event)
Date: 08/05/2025 - 11/05/2025 at 22:00-17:00
Living Crafts at Haftield House is a four day festival of Art, Craft and Design. With demonstrations, workshops and artist work to buy it has become a destination for contemporary designer-makers and artisans from across the country. (See information on event)
Date: 09/05/2025 - 09/05/2025 at 10:30-15:30
Learn how to layer colourful merino wool, silk fibres and wool curls to create a wet felted seascape picture in the morning. In the afternoon I will show you how to easily needle felt puffins on to the background. You will learn how to make a swimming or standing puffin and a flying one. Finished pi (See information on event)
Date: 10/05/2025 - 10/05/2025 at 22:00-13:00
Book at: https://beccygillatt.com/event/stacking-rings-pendant-workshop/ On this 3 hour course you’ll be gently guided through all the techniques to enable you to make 3 differen (See information on event)
Date: 10/05/2025 - 11/05/2025 at 10:00-16:00
Clumber Park is hosting the Festival of Blossom, a celebration of art and music in the beautiful surrounding of this National Trust property. (See information on event)
Date: 12/05/2025 - 12/05/2025 at 09:30-13:30
Book here: https://beccygillatt.com/event/ae12x1gl/ 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 (See information on event)
Date: 15/05/2025 - 15/05/2025 at 09:30-13:30
Book your space here: https://beccygillatt.com/event/flush-setting-jewellery-craft-workshop-northamptonshire-ae15x4yh/ Flush setting jewellery craf (See information on event)
Date: 17/05/2025 - 17/05/2025 at 10:00-13:00
Book your space here: https://beccygillatt.com/event/ae17v6gla/ On this 3 hour course you’ll be gently guided through all the techniques to enable you to make 3 different style silver stacking rings f (See information on event)
Date: 17/05/2025 - 17/05/2025 at 10:00-15:00
Join vintage textile designer Chloe Jonason on the 17th of May 2025, at her home studio in Lincolnshire for a Brocante shopping event; a french style market with a selection of vintage sellers and designer-makers showcasing new and vintage home and garden wares handpicked by Chloe. Vintage Sellers a (See information on event)
Date: 17/05/2025 - 17/05/2025 at 09:30-15:30
Learn how to create a wet and needle felted Coral Reef Picture using colourful Merino wool, silk threads and lots of other vibrant textures. Begin by choosing all your favourite colours of wool and we will lay them out to create the ocean background. Learn how to layer lots of textural fibres to (See information on event)
Date: 17/05/2025 - 17/05/2025 at 14:00-17:00
Book your space here: https://beccygillatt.com/event/ae17v6glb/ Learn wire forming techniques and cabochon stone setting on this 3 hour silver jewellery making course. You will be gently guided through (See information on event)
Date: 17/05/2025 - 17/05/2025 at 13:00-15:00
In this class we will explore simple techniques using pens and watercolour paint to create unique handmade greetings cards. With plenty of inspiration and guidance given, you will experiment with effective and colourful designs to build your confidence with greetings cards. All materials provided, b (See information on event)
Date: 17/05/2025 - 18/05/2025 at 11:00-17:00
Harborough Artist Cluster Open Studios Weekend. Follow a trail over two days of the artists and makers in Harborough and the surrounding villages. Brochure for this year's event will be available to download from our website from April 2025. https://beccygillatt.com/event/spoon-rings-ae19x1gl/ On this 3 hour course at the jewellery workshop you will learn how to turn silver spoons into beautiful rings. There (See information on event)
Date: 21/05/2025 - 21/05/2025 at 10:00-12:00
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: 22/05/2025 - 22/05/2025 at 09:30-12:30
Book your space here: https://beccygillatt.com/event/ae22x4yh/ Learn wire forming techniques and resin inlay on this 3 hour silver jewellery making course. You will be gently guided through a multitude o (See information on event)
Date: 24/05/2025 - 24/05/2025 at 10:00-16:00
Join Cordell who will be running an Introduction to Portrait Painting Workshop in Oils at Vitreus Art on 24th May 2025. This workshop is an ideal introduction to portrait painting. A portrait painting in oils will be produced, with attention to tone and colour to create a realistic image. The worksh (See information on event)
Date: 24/05/2025 - 24/05/2025 at 10:30-16:00
These are informal workshops for artists of all abilities. All materials will be provided. Tea and coffee included. The workshop will include learning to sketch, using embossing tools and building up layers of graphite using various graphite pencils to build the depth of your image. (See information on event)
Date: 31/05/2025 - 31/05/2025 at 13:00-15:00
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)
