REDDITCH artists will be opening the doors of their studios to the public this coming Bank Holiday weekend as Worcestershire Open Studios returns from August 28-31.
The county’s largest free art event is returning for its sixth year, after being cancelled last year due to the pandemic.
Visitors are invited to go behind normally closed doors to see the inside of artists’ studios and shared spaces and chat to them about how they make their work.
Across the county, 82 artists are participating at 58 different venues, including artists in Redditch, Bromsgrove and Flyford Flavell.
April Kirk of Lighthouse Glass in Astwood Bank, Redditch said: “I am a lampwork glass artist with over 10 years’ experience.
“I make beads, miniature paperweights, marbles, and sculptural pieces by melting glass in the flame.
“Visitors will be able to see me demonstrating how I make these pieces and what goes into them.”
Painter Rowena Davis, based at Kingcot Gallery in Flyford Flavell added: “I will be exhibiting for Worcestershire Open Studios with friend and glass artist, Vicky Kitchen.
“I will be exhibiting a number of my original watercolour paintings of the glorious Worcestershire and Cotswold countryside and painting throughout the three days and will be happy to talk to any visitors who come.”
Bromsgrove painter and one of the event organisers, Gillian Simpson said: “Being part of Worcestershire Open Studios for the last three years has been such a joy. I’m excited too to be able to share some new work, including sketchbooks and works in progress, and I’m really looking forward to this first real opportunity for feedback, and for some great chats about art, materials and how I work.”
Entry to all venues is free and visitors will also be invited to enter a free prize draw. Event sponsors, Bevere Gallery, have donated a £250 voucher towards artwork or framing from their gallery.
There is also a prize of a £100 voucher which can be used to purchase artworks from one of the participating artists.
Visit www.worcestershireopenstudios.org.uk/wos2021/ for more information
