Leek Open Studios

30/08/2026

We are thrilled to welcome Cathey Yardley Textiles to this year’s Leek Open Studios! Catherine Yardley

Cathey creates beautiful, environmentally friendly homewares by spinning, knitting and dyeing with natural materials inspired by the sea and sunshine. ☀️🌊

📍 When: Saturday, September 26th
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Come meet Cathey, explore her stunning practical and decorative pieces, and support local, sustainable art!

28/08/2026

We are thrilled to announce our very first candle maker for Leek Open Studios: The Cosy Witch! 🕯️🔮

Meg is opening up her studio doors to give you a magical behind-the-scenes look at how she creates her gorgeous, dark-romantic candles and wax melts.

🗓️ When: Saturday 26th September
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Come along, explore the studio, and experience these vegan, sustainable scents in person

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27/08/2026

25/08/2026

Meet Ceri Bridge-Harrington—the incredible artist behind this year’s official Leek Open Studios poster and leaflet art! 🎨✨

Ceri’s piece perfectly captures the true heart of what we are all about: passionate makers inviting you behind the scenes to explore their creative spaces, share their processes, and showcase live art demonstrations.

Come along to meet the Ceri and the other makers, see the LIVE demonstrations happen in person, and explore our open studios and community hubs!

🗓 When: Saturday, 26th September 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Where: Venues across Leek, Staffordshire
🎟 Entry: Completely FREE!

24/08/2026

We are thrilled to introduce Frost Prints as one of this year’s incredible artists for Leek Open Studios! 🖤

Frost’s work is heavily inspired by folklore, mythology, and nature. Highly illustrative and deeply detailed, each piece often finds its starting point in words—whether that be poetry, folk songs, or traditional folk tales.

Come along to meet the maker, view their beautiful creations up close, and watch LIVE demonstrations alongside over 25 other local makers and artists all on the same day.

🗓️ When: Saturday, 26th September
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
🎟️ Cost: FREE to attend!

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22/08/2026

We are absolutely thrilled to announce our first-ever florist taking part in Leek Open Studios! ✨️🎨

Let’s give a huge, warm welcome to Claire from Tagg Floral! 💐✨ Tagg Floral

Claire is an incredible independent studio florist based right here at the Foxlowe Arts Centre. She specializes in gorgeous, seasonally inspired workshops, events, weddings, and stunning hand-tied bouquets wrapped in her own hand-drawn papers.

Come meet the maker, see her beautiful work, and get inspired by her incredible eye for color and floral structure.

📅 When: Saturday, September 26th
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Where: Find her in the Foxlowe Conservatory

Don't miss out on exploring all the amazing local talent during the trail. See you there! 🙌

20/08/2026

We are thrilled to introduce Carole Knight, one of this year's incredible featured artists for Leek Open Studios! 🎨 ✨

Carole is a remarkably talented watercolor artist who brings the local landscape to life. Her work captures the raw drama and shifting atmospherics of the moorland. Painting in an expressive, intuitive style, she creates stunning contemporary pieces across varying scales.
🗓️ Date: Saturday, 26th September 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Leek, Staffordshire UK

Don't miss the chance to meet the maker , see her LIVE demonstrations and explore her original art and prints!

19/08/2026

Come on along to Leek on Saturday 26tn September! 😄