Saturday 7th to Sunday 22nd September
Devon Open Studios 2019
This free showcase of the arts celebrates the flair and talent of the artists who live and work in Devon. Usually these studios are open by appointment only so the event provides a rare opportunity for an intimate view into an artist’s domain and a chance to buy directly from them. Devon’s vibrant and diverse art community includes artists with a vast range of styles, media and subject matter from painting, drawing, sculpture, print-making, installation, ceramics, jewellery, textiles and more. Many open studios also include demonstrations of techniques, workshops and talks. A free guide with location directions and descriptions of the artists’ work is available at various locations or at www.devonartistnetwork.co.uk/events/open-studios-2019
Leewood Studios is an interesting venue where art meets permaculture in the beautiful Walkham Valley. Two artists, Ryan Eldon Rodgers and Nick Viney, will be showing a thought-provoking collection of photography, paintings and sculpture, with the possibility of a ‘5-minute forage’ tour of the young forest garden. On Thursday there may also be a chance to see spinning, weaving and natural dyes demonstrations in the classroom. Tea, coffee, cake available; no dogs. Enquiries to: nickatleewood@aol.com; www.leewood.co.uk