Creating tomorrow’s heirloom furniture today! Alasdair creates beautiful, sustainable furniture using locally sourced wood. With a first-class degree in Furniture Making and Design from Rycotewood Furniture Centre, he works mainly on commission, crafting ...

Alison continues to be inspired by nature and is working on some British wildlife like Otters, seals and Foxes to stand along with her mainly African animals and various birds. Alison works in fused glass and wire Alison is based in Marlborough. Inspired ...

I am a painter and printmaker. My work is largely inspired by the landscape in particular the Wiltshire landscape and North Cornwall. My paintings are mixed media starting with onsite drawings which I develop in my studio. My printmaking is experimental c ...

My ‘ Plein Air’ rural landscapes in oil medium will be the main part of the exhibition, but I enjoy drawing, watercolour and exploring mixed media as well. In addition, I also design, paint and make stained glass, Ecclesiastical Windows and there will ...

Ann is inspired by the patterns, colours and shapes found in the natural world, from the gentle rolling hills of Wiltshire to the wild rugged Devon coastline. She explores textures, using a combination of inks, paints and printing techniques onto paper an ...

As we're all-too aware, the past few years have been more than a little tough for most people. As far as my art practice was concerned, it gave me the time & space in which to reinvent myself. You see, I'd long been 'secretly' painting works of 'Magic Rea ...

Inspired by nature and her well-stocked, Victorian walled gardens, Ann's love of plants and colour shines through in her striking contemporary plant portraits. She delights in demonstrating her techniques and passing on her love for working with coloured ...

Arran continues to work with coastal Landscapes, sketching and photographing on site. She then develops the work in her Studio. This year her work is mainly focused on Cornish Seascapes. She will also be exhibiting sketch books and Life Drawings. The St ...

In the dim and distant past Arty, then known as Chrys, studied Graphics at Camberwell College of Art. Having fulfilled her earning a living and childrearing responsibilities, she returned to her love of drawing, especially life drawing. Over the past few ...

My work reflects my working for many years as a painter and a sculptor Most of the work on show this year will be sculpture visitors are invited to wander around the garden that looks over the River Kennet. I look forward to talking about the process of ...

A recurring inspiration is the beauty of plants and nature with a love of colour, light, space and pattern. I paint predominantly in oils, interweaving threads of colour to connect contemplated objects.

Brenda is inspired by color and patterns, creating art which is both lyrical and vibrant. Primarily a watercolorist, focusing on flowers, still life and landscapes, she discovered acrylics a few years ago. Her Studio is full of work in progress, lusciou ...

Bronte is a printmaker who specialises in relief printing, her preferred method of printing is lino and woodblock. Bronte is a nature enthusiast and spends much of her spare time immersed in the environment on long walks or outdoor swimming. Brontes prin ...

Sharing venue with her husband and potter Nick Pearce and photographer Robin Gregory. Another exciting year for Cathy with news that one of her paintings was selected by the Pastel Society for inclusion at the Mall Galleries, London back in February for ...

Through a relationship with simple colour palettes and bold abstract notions, Charlotte explores and reveals new perceptions of the human body. An exploration of shape and line offers a stark contrast against flowing curves and softer features. Studies of ...

I studied at Salisbury and Taunton Art Colleges in the 1970's and ever since have been immersed in the creative arts including ceramics, textiles, wood, sculpture as well as painting and drawing. My current work is with finely decorated ceramics and have ...

My artist's practice is firmly rooted in an immediate, energetic and emotional response to the landscape. Focusing on evocation, rather than illustration, I aim to capture what I see before me in my own, rather idiosyncratic way. Working in soft pastels o ...

It's all about shadows! Reflected sunlight in shadows… And the fascination of reflections…Watercolour washes catch the subtlest effects of atmosphere, temperature, light... Blends of warm and cool colours give depth and richness. Check out my website, a ...

Hannah Cantellow is a Wiltshire based artist and trained printmaker, she has specialised in both Fine Art and Multi-Disciplinary Printmaking and later completed her MA in Social Sculpture & Connective Practice at Oxford Brookes University in 2018. It was ...

I will be showing new work from my Standing Stones series and other Wiltshire landscapes, including paintings I call my "Water Jewels," as well as Cornish seascapes. I paint on large and small canvases and boards and on paper, using oils, acrylics and mix ...

Jacqui likes the imperfect, natural and undulating edges reminiscent of weathered and eroded surfaces. This is evident in her Raku work, coastal tiles and strata vessels. The cobalt blue ‘splash’ tableware collection also celebrates the imperfect. Wobbly ...

Jane spends the winter months designing, cutting and carving intricate designs in lino: individual petals, leaves, wings and shells. As spring arrives she takes these into the studio to create ceramic lights in hand made paper porcelain, arranging the man ...

My artwork is loose , often colourful , impressionist inspired. I enjoy experimenting with marks, texture and different subjects.

Light and colour infuse my work at a small scale (iridescent titanium jewellery), medium scale (indoor LED light sculptures) and large scale (perspex garden sculptures). This year I'm showing new multi-colour titanium jewellery developed for an internatio ...

The studio is a modern light and airy space overlooking the garden. It is a wonderful addition to our family home and is a haven full of paint, easels and sketches. The garden and environment provide most of the inspiration for my work which draws on th ...

Kareen is an eclectic multi media artist. Platters created from local sustainable Oak are her main passion. Each piece of Oak used has been carefully selected and carved in Kareen's Wiltshire based studio. Once the platters have been carved, they are then ...

Painting in watercolours and oil, I work mostly to commission on landscapes, still life and garden paintings. I would love you to visit my small studio where you can see examples of my work, some of which will be in progress.

STUDIO OPENS NEXT WEEKEND 13/14th July and 20/21st July - however, it will all be set up and ready to go by Monday 8th July. I'm there most mornings between 9.30 and 1.30pm, so if you're passing, please do pop in! For the first time this year I'll b ...

Kim discovered stone carving purely by chance 20 years ago on completion of a Degree in Drawing for Fine Art Practice. She fell in love with the medium and can totally loose herself in the process of creating a sculpture.. All pieces are made using tradit ...

I’m interested in the juxtaposition of man-made and nature, and of feeling my way through the lines of road markings, bright orange barriers, telegraph poles and pylons within the huge space that comes from hills, water and sky. Recently I've been particu ...

Libby @Bloemen & Blue is a Cyanotype Artist using the alchemy of non-toxic Iron solutions reacting with sunshine to produce photographic Blueprints. Invented in Bath over 180 years ago Cyanotype is one of the oldest photographic processes sometimes known ...

Letter-cut sculptural carvings for home, garden and memorials both in wood and in stone. Each piece is designed by hand and cut with a chisel and mallet in the old traditional British craft way. In addition, Lisi has an keen interest in abstract writin ...

Loucinda is a designer, silversmith and jeweller based in the West Berkshire countryside. Using traditional techniques she creates contemporary silverware and jewellery, which is both simple in shape and sensitive in design. Function is a significant part ...

Angles, geometric shapes and diverse phenomena from science and mathematics make a bedrock of inspiration for my work. These elements are often incorporated as clashing monochrome into fields of apparently random colour. Some more recent works, still cla ...

Mary’s ceramics continue to illustrate and be inspired by the Wiltshire landscape. She makes a variety of decorative bowls and a range of functional stoneware with the distinctive “trees on a hill”, motif. Her porcelain and silver jewellery will also b ...

Mel Edwards has been creating a wide range of ceramic designs for everyday use and with unusual glazes since 2015. After finishing an evening ceramics course at a local college, she immediately went on to find a second-hand potter’s wheel and kiln. Since ...

Melissa Cole is an established artist blacksmith with over 30 years experience.  Her work is inspired by the traditional making techniques of her craft and designs are combined with playful interpretations of natural forms.  Alongside her commissioned wor ...

I make domestic and decorative pottery , using earthenware clay, thrown on the potters wheel and decorated with coloured slips and glazes. I love the freedom that this type of ware offers and enjoy exploring the possibilities of expression with colour an ...

I create layered, tactile compositions that evoke a sense of exploration. Each piece invites viewers to trace these forms, experiencing a journey through abstracted terrains and rhythmic patterns. Light and shadow play a critical role in my pieces, transf ...

Nettie Baskcomb Brown is a botanical artist producing intricately detailed, tactile, plaster and concrete casts from fresh seasonal flowers. This technique is known as 'botanical bas-relief'. Her latest work includes a 'Botanical Braille Alphabet'. Thes ...

My work on more sculptural pieces continues to develop as time allows although my first love in ceramics has always been throwing at the wheel, so satisfying when it goes well! Surface texture and colour through use of glazes has, to some extent, taken ov ...

With a background in landscape design, Normandy’s affinity with nature is captured by his use of earthy tones and natural colours. The visual aspect of the formation of rust and verdigris inspires his powerful, abstract work. Normandy uses a specialist pa ...

Paul is lucky enough to have a studio in a former cricket pavilion, which looks out across the Pewsey Vale and the hills of the Marlborough Downs. On display this year at the Pavilion Studio are a collection of his oil paintings. Alongside local landscape ...

I am a designer maker working in wood. I am fascinated by the extraordinary variety of woods in the world and the stories they have to tell. I specialise in making carefully crafted bespoke wooden boxes to house treasured items.

The emotionally expressive power of colour fascinates me and I use forms found in nature to experiment with colour combinations. I particularly enjoy the expressive fun of floral themes, but also landscape and totally abstract forms. I work mainly on ...

Joyful art fills Rhianon's home and studio providing a gallery experience for visitors with exclusive access to works and offers not available online. Stained glass mosaics, unique jewellery and original paintings are alive with colour and texture. A co ...

This is my first year exhibiting at Marlborough Open Studios. How lucky I am to be sharing space with artist Cathy Pearce and her husband potter Nick Pearce. They’ve put me in the shed at the bottom of their lovely garden. I’m a photographer but Ive been ...

Much of my work is landscape and I love to paint outside, completing smaller work and studies on the spot. The Vale of Pewsey and the Downs are particular inspirations. My work is about design, composition and the use of colour. I studied fine art at Ca ...

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Roy is a Wiltshire based sculptor specialising in copper to create unique two and three dimensional pieces inspired by nature. Roy’s sculptures are created using traditional methods and techniques that bring the stunning colours and textures of these meta ...

Sarah works with copper, iron, aluminium and galvanised steel wires and incorporates details made from beads and colourful tin cans in her freehand sculptures. Taking inspiration from gardens and the countryside Sarah aims to make her art unusual and play ...

Glass has been special to me over many years. Over time I have developed a particular interest and passion for kiln formed glass. I predominantly make vessels and small decorative objects as well as small items of jewellery.I also do some glass casting. ...

I am an artist who loves nothing more than experimenting with different media when exploring a new idea. this year I have continued working in watercolour moving from portraits to landscapes, alongside my animal portraits in pastel. I have also undertaken ...

Susan produces work in a wide variety of media and subject-matter. She has an etching press, and shows original prints as well as paintings. She has exhibited widely in the West Country, and in London. Her 2,5 acre garden will also be open. Visitors ...

Susanna has been an art tutor for many years demonstrating to art societies in the West Country and Wales and was resident artist at the National Arboretum for a number of years. She is a prolific artist, working in all mediums, be it traditional or abst ...

I work mainly with soft pastels, loving the vibrancy and immediacy of this medium. I enjoy experimenting, trying different paper surfaces, methods and subjects and tend to focus on capturing the colour and atmosphere of what I see around me. My colourful ...

Inspired by Alexander Calder, I have been making kinetic objects to encourage people to look around them. I enjoy playing with ambiguity, light and colour to create pieces with balance and movement. I am also intrigued by faces. Finding a centre of grav ...