Visit artist's studios and venues in Peterborough and the surrounding areas

I paint still life and landscapes where possible directly from the subject, in my studio or en plein air in oils using the alla prima technique. I strive to capture the essence of the subject in as few marks as possible. My primary focus is rendering the fleeting quality of light in the atmosphere and in reflections on challenging surfaces. Our venue offers a garden, refreshments, classic cars, good parking and a friendly welcome. Demonstrations will take place and textile workshops will be offered.

Jerome Hunt

I paint still life and landscapes where possible directly from the subject, in my studio or en plein air in More

https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/LaBluett Jelena Kalmane is a Contemporary and Embroidery Artist, who is based in Peterborough. Her distinctive personal style emanates joy and peace and expresses the vibrant spirit and atmosphere which is inspired by nature. Landscapes, waterfalls and flowers, forests and parks, and farmers tending to their fields are all brought to life with contrasting and harmonious colours and bold compositions. As the artist explains, “Art-is a path to my soul. My landscape paintings are connected to the places where I have been happy or sad. It is part of me, part of my life and my history”.The artist not only paints with acrylic paint but also, uses embroidery and mixed media in her work. She applies the strengths of her medium to achieve rich velvety surfaces. Her mixed media technique makes her artwork look volume and textured.   Her practiced technique conveys a sense of immediacy and harmony that we feel with our natural environment.With utmost proficiency, she invites us to view the world the way how she sees it, with bold bright flowers and powerful waterfalls where you will find a piece and harmony.  

Jelena Kalmane

https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/LaBluett Jelena Kalmane is a Contemporary and Embroidery Artist, who is based in Peterborough. Her distinctive personal style emanates joy More

I paint silk scarves and create designs on clothes for both adults and children. I make jewellery. I work with polymer clay, create various decorations. I also create acrylic paintings. I like to try something new and inspiring, new techniques, new directions. There are still many things I would like to learn...

Baiba Trankale

I paint silk scarves and create designs on clothes for both adults and children. I make jewellery. I work with More

RH Prints aka Ruth Hudson is an experimental print maker and painter. Her original linocuts are printed on an 1856 lithograph press from her home studio in Stamford. After studying Combined Arts at Newcastle University, Ruth went on to train at the Chelsea School of Art and the Leicester Print Workshop. Her work is influenced by her previous career working in Interior and fashion magazine production. She is inspired by German Abstract Expressionism and Bauhaus Aesthetics. Ruth has produced prints of many local landscapes including Burghley House, Normanton Church, Oakham Market Square and distinctive buildings in an around Stamford. Ruth uses the 'reduction' method of printmaking, favoured by Pablo Picasso who coined the term 'suicide printing'. Her work is often bold and graphic and hopes to reflect current trends and, quietly, offer a form of social commentary. Ruth also holds Beginners lino print workshops throughout the year. Her next event will take place on 6th June at The Blonde Beet in Stamford http://www.blondebeet.co.uk You can subscribe to Ruth's newsletter to be the first to know about forthcoming events and workshop via http://www.rhprints.com RH Prints aka Ruth Hudson also screen prints a limited edition t shirt and sweatshirt range using her original prints. Using eco friendly inks, the designs are printed on to organic ethical cotton. Ruth is hoping to have her new collection ready in time for the Peterborough Open Studios. http://www.rhprints.com [caption id="attachment_22154" align="alignnone" width="478"] An original linocut print[/caption] Visit my Garden Studio in Stamford. 2nd, 8th and 9th July. You can see my 1856 press and there will be lots of original prints and greeting cards available. There will also be an opportunity to print your own greeting card to take home with you. Refreshments will also be provided. https://paos.org.uk/visitors/

RH Prints aka Ruth Hudson Linocuts

RH Prints aka Ruth Hudson is an experimental print maker and painter. Her original linocuts are printed on an 1856 More

[caption id="attachment_23236" align="alignnone" width="322"] Dehlia in her studio[/caption] Dehlia Barnard-Edmunds is a printmaker/creative, exploring the diverse and exciting world of print. Currently enjoying the process of linocut printing, monotypes and screen printing on paper and textiles from her home studio in Market Deeping Dehlia has displayed her work at venues across the country, including, most recently, the prestigious Hepworth Gallery Wakefield. Taking her inspiration from what excites and interests her in her surroundings, Dehlia's  sketches and drawings form the basis of designs that are transferred onto lino, carved and printed by hand. Dehlia is an experienced teacher offering classes and tutorials, which can be discussed on your visit. The garden is open and refreshments offered.

Dehlia Barnard – Edmunds AKA The Merryweather Artist

Dehlia Barnard-Edmunds is a printmaker/creative, exploring the diverse and exciting world of print. Currently enjoying the process of linocut printing, More

Inspired by the natural landscape and ancient sites, I create constructed textiles using hand and machine embroidery.  Found objects often embellish my work and develop new storylines. The techniques used in my textile rarely depart from a blend of slow handstitching and intense machine embroidery to accentuate forms and structures.I occasionally experiment with eco dyeing and use these pieces as focus areas in my work related to landscapes. I work intuitively with the observed ancient landscape, often drifting into memory and impressions. Soft colours,  hand dyed fabric  and threads inspire me to create images that recall places and events. I am an exhibiting textile artist with the 'Exquisite Heritage' mixed media group . We had exhibitions in 2017 and 2018, the latter at Peterborough Cathedral, and were working towards our next exhibition when the pandemic slowed us down. I work in a studio at home, but my handstitching is portable and follows me everywhere, travelling with it brings change of perspective, colour and the freedom to change ideas when faced with new imagery is always a delight. I keep sketchbooks with drawings and samplers to refresh ideas. This  year I am a member of Textile.org and have a piece in their archive after working through one of their workshops. I enjoy teaching, and inspiring others has been a joy during the difficult pandemic time. As a result of this I have textile slow stitch friends in a community that is now world wide to exchange ideas with.   The rhythm, pattern and repetition of hand stitching has accompanied me through the years ,taking various forms in creative textile pieces; in 2D, 3D , costume design and garment construction. My formal background is a Fine Art degree with a PGCE in teaching. I finished my teaching career as a Head of Department that specialised in Textiles.

Liz Hunt

Inspired by the natural landscape and ancient sites, I create constructed textiles using hand and machine embroidery.  Found objects often More

My work consists of painting, textiles and woodcraft inspired by the countryside and coastline. Where possible I like to use recycled and sustainable materials.

Carol Richards

My work consists of painting, textiles and woodcraft inspired by the countryside and coastline. Where possible I like to use More

My background is in jewellery and metalwork. I turned to beadwork while working in Amsterdam where I found amazing bead shops lined with jars like old sweetie shops.

Carol Clark

My background is in jewellery and metalwork. I turned to beadwork while working in Amsterdam where I found amazing bead More

Welcome to Open Studios 2024. I'm exhibiting with Jeni Cairns and we can't wait to see you. Life has no meaning for me without creativity. Illustration is what I love. For the past ten years I've sat on hundreds of Peterborough benches illustrating life as it happens. I'm a bit obsessed but love it. My work is very loose, illustrative and distinctive. 2024 will see my 10th Anniversary of my first Bench View illustration so please celebrate with me and I'm also in the middle of a new series of bench views so there will be lots to see and talk about. Jeni's garden is amazing, come have a cup of tea in a relaxed and comfortable space, not forgetting other refreshments and cake. Looking forward to another great open studios. Best wishes, Lynne

Lynne Collins

Welcome to Open Studios 2024. I’m exhibiting with Jeni Cairns and we can’t wait to see you. Life has no More

Leatherwork studio. Handmade leatherwork and classes Work for sale, tutorials and workshops in creative leatherwork, belts and bag making.

Justin Capp

Leatherwork studio. Handmade leatherwork and classes Work for sale, tutorials and workshops in creative leatherwork, belts and bag making.

Valued and much missed member, the late Sue Keen was an artist and maker and had stitched ever since she could hold a needle. For many years Sue was on the committee of Peterborough Artists’ Open Studios and she exhibited with PAOS for well over a decade. Sadly Sue passed away last year, and it’s at the wish of her daughter Kerry that some of Sue’s work will be shown during PAOS for one last time. Her work in textiles and mixed media took inspiration from nature and what she saw around her. Her love of combining different techniques and materials included beading, collage and both hand and free machine embroidery. She liked to experiment and enjoyed learning different ways of working and also found joy in helping and teaching others to find their own way within craft and art. Sue’s work will be on display at her friend Prue Pye’s venue.  Any money raised from sales of Sue’s work will be donated to charity. In Sue's own words: 'Fabric forms the base of much of my work along with stitch and embellishments to create art works based on nature. I also manipulate fabric and stitch to create wearable art, continually developing processes for unique items. I have developed bead work incorporating goldwork embroidery. I am still basing work on natural forms with the use of colour and texture in the forefront of my work. It is a time consuming process as each bead is sewn on individually to form wearable pieces of art, in this case brooches.             [caption id="attachment_23092" align="alignleft" width="291"] Otter, animal portrait in coloured pencil[/caption]    

Sue Keen’s Works

Valued and much missed member, the late Sue Keen was an artist and maker and had stitched ever since she More

I am a mosaic and textile artist working in Peterborough. In mosaics I use hand cut patterned, plain and mirrored glass with recycled ceramics. I create panels for indoors or outdoors, mirrors, vases and hangings. I just love experimenting with colour and its interactions in my mosaic and textile work and both feed off each other. In 2002 I did a 5 day intensive mosaic course under the tuition of Luciana Notturni at www.mosaicschool.com in Ravenna Italy. Although based on traditional methods it gave me confidence to experiment and find my own style. I love mixing glass with old ceramics, anything really that makes a piece cohesive. With textiles I layer silks and sheers and create new surfaces which I then free machine stitch. [caption id="attachment_25012" align="aligncenter" width="242"] Layered silks and sheers machine embroidered with added hand embroidery.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_25199" align="aligncenter" width="300"] work-in-progress[/caption]

Kay Hall

I am a mosaic and textile artist working in Peterborough. In mosaics I use hand cut patterned, plain and mirrored More

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