Annual Open Studio Set for Yorkshire Artspace

More than 60 artists and makers based at Yorkshire Artspace in Sheffield will open their studios to the public, next Friday and Saturday, November 20 and 21

Sculpture, painting, photography and print, furniture, jewelry, silverware, metalwork, ceramics, textiles, stained glass and mosaic will all be on show and much will be available to buy

The is a chance to explore the award winning Persistence Works, the UK's largest purpose built studio complex for artists and makers. The occasion will also be the first time visitors can look around Porter Brook Studios, a new creative complex for 18 artists, next door.

A full programme of activities is scheduled for the Open Studios event, including:

• live music with acapella harmony from The Purple Cats
• Saturday Cafe selling homemade cakes and refreshments
• original art and craft on The Marketstall
• Kid Acne talks about his new mural at Yorkshire Artspace
• a sweet making performance by Sweet Theatre, with a limited edition candy created for the event.

During the free Open Studio days, visitors can win an original painting by Paul Evans and work with artists to:

• decorate Raku pots with Brian Holland and Zandra
• make Christmas decorations with Anna Childs
• create small sculptures with Ross Gilbertson, which will later be cast into bronze
• help create a work in progress ceramic installation with a seaside theme with Sarah Villeneau.

For the full program and list of participating artists, check the Yorkshire ArtSpace website. Then read all about Designer Silversmith Katey Felton, who will open her studio.

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