South Bank Studios

06/08/2026

06/08/2026

We're all getting ready for our Summer Open Doors event - this Saturday!
Here at South Bank Studios

There will be around a dozen artists taking part. You can see their studios, and chat the the artists and makers (they are super friendly!)

Plus we'll have art demonstrations, creative activities for you to have a go at - painting, slow stitching and more. Plus lots of affordable art for sale, and we have a cafe here too for you to grab a cuppa and a homemade cake!

Entry and activities are all FREE
Everyone warmly welcomed

📍South Bank Studios,
97 Bishopthorpe Road,
York YO23 1NX
🕛 10am to 4pm
📅Saturday 8 August

21/07/2026

In the press!

Upcoming exhibition by one of our South Bank Studios resident artists Carolyn Coles at Sandsend

Do take a trip to the seaside 🌊 to see it

Join artists and fossil collectors Mike Marshall and Carolyn Coles in their love of the north east coastline in their special four-day event, Beyond The Nab, which runs from July 24 to 27 in Sandsend.

07/07/2026

Even more July events going's on with South Bank Studios artists & makers!

Postcards For Yorkshire
An exhibition by at The Wytchwood Gallery and Studio in Malton
Featuring South Bank Studio Artists Jo Yeates and Rebecca Mason
Jo Yeates Creates and Batik-Art
8th July to 29th August

Beyond The Nab
Exhibition of paintings by Carolyn Coles and fossils, photography and jewellery by
Mike Marshall
24th to 27th July - 10am to 5pm
St Mary's Church, Sandsend

07/07/2026

This Saturday!

Putting the Text in to Textiles with Jo Yeates Jo Yeates Creates
10am to 3.30pm
Here at South Bank Studios

This popular workshop gives you the opportunity to design and create your very own textile artwork incorporating various forms of text with resident artist Jo Yeates.

You’ll explore stamping, appliqué, backstitch, typing and handwriting on to fabric. You’ll choose fabrics to build up a textile collage incorporating your words, adding embellishments and using a range of simple hand stitches.

All you need to do is decide the words you want to use: your own name, or the name of a loved one? The name of your favourite place? A word to inspire you? Something wise your Nan used to say? A phrase that makes you laugh? The choice is yours!

Jo’s workshops are relaxed, friendly, informal and suitable for all abilities. Demonstrations, help and guidance will be given.

The workshop costs £60, which includes all materials and equipment, plus tea, coffee and biscuits.

If you would like to book a place, just email Jo at [email protected] or ping her a message on 07902 033268.

01/07/2026

J U L Y with South Bank Studios artists & makers

Lots going on this month, both at the studio's and further afield with our artists amd makers.

Hope you can make it along....
Baltic Art Car Boot Fair
featuring Susan Bradley Susan Bradley Design
Saturday 4th July ~ 11am to 5pm FREE entry
Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, Newcastle Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art

NYOS Summer Fair at Ampleforth Abbey
featuring Donna Maria Taylor & Karen Winship
Saturday 11th to Sunday 19th July ~ 10am to 5pm

Putting the Text in to Textiles Workshop
with Jo Yeates
Saturday 11th July ~ 10am to 3.30pm
Here at South Bank Studios
Contact Jo to book your place

Bishy Road Bazaar
featuring Susan Bradley
Sunday 19th July ~ 11am to 3pm
Bishy Road car park. Free entry

Pastels for beginners and beyond
with Donna Maria Taylor
Friday 24th July ~ 10.30am to 3.30pm
Here at Southbank Studios
Contact Donna to book

04/06/2026

J U N E with South Bank Studios artists & makers

Lots going on this month, all around the city centre.

Carolyn Coles Carolyn Coles - Artist and Illustrator has taken over both floors of York City Screen on Coney Street with her exhibition Wave. A Celebrations Of The Yorkshire Coast
Open daily until 6th June
Do go and take a look when you can.

Summer Embossed Tin Workshop with Susan Bradley Design at York Art Gallery
Sunday 7th June
4pm to 6pm
Booking online here: https://www.yorkmuseumstrust.org.uk/whats-on/events/summer-tin-embossing-workshop/

Slow Stitch & Boro Workshop with Jo Yeates Creates
Saturday 13th June
10am to 3.30pm
Contact Jo to book your place

26/05/2026

Final few days to see this installation at Sliding Water by South Bank Studios resident artist Peter Baker

"Adrift: Chromatic Rafts Adrift in Sliding Waters"

Peter Baker has created a site specific installation

6th May to 28th May 2026 at Sliding Water gallery, 64 Marygate, York

Note this is an unmanned and window display only.

02/05/2026

Only one week left of our "Other Viewpoints" exhibition ‼️

Be sure to pop by and see the work of , and in this final week!
It's been a real pleasure to have their art with us and we're sad to see this exhibition come to a close 😢

A massive thank you to the artists for all their involvement!