The hugely popular Bridlington Open Studios event is returning this August.
Over two weekends – 9-10th and 16-17th August – a collective of 20 Bridlington-based creatives will be opening their workshops, studios and galleries to the public.
Said organiser Lauren Jarvis: “This is a great event to celebrate the creativity within Bridlington and discussing art. We look forward to meeting vistors and hope they enjoy what we have on display.”
Taking part will be:
Alex May Gallery
ArtyFacts
Barry Hatfield
Bridlington Arts Society (Second weekend only)
Bridlington Echo Gallery (Secodn Weekend only)
Bridlington Old Town Gallery & Info Point
ByLaurenward
Chris Attlesey
Gallery 49
Julie Folds
Laurence Uttley
Leon Leigh
Mlkwood.store
Mo Freedman
Nigel & Rebecca Folds
Orinoco Art
Rosemary Abrahams
Laurie, David & Sharon Winter
Sissy & One
Stephen Carvill
Most locations should be open 10am – 4pm unless otherwise stated.
Further information can be found on Facebook: /bridlingtonopenstudios or Instagram: @bridlington.open.studios.
1. Alex May Gallery
The Alex May Gallery is the studio for jeweller Carlo Verda and artist Joy Johnson.
Unique work inspired by the local dramatic coastline, the studio is always a creative mess.
15 High Street, Old Town,
Bridlington, YO16 4PR
2. ArtyFacts
Mixed media, contemporary, 2-dimensional artworks and 3-dimensional constructs by Pamela Ladbrook Dalley and Leon Daley. Garden and refreshments.
White Oaks, 22 Roundhay Road,
Bridlington YO15 3JY
3. Barry Hatfield
As a watercolourist, I have a passion for painting a wide variety of subjects including local scenes. I try to adopt a style and technique that I feel is best suited to the subject.
Providence Cottage, 453 Sewerby Road,
Sewerby Village, YO15 1ER
4. Bridlington Arts Society
“Beauty of Bridlington” Art Exhibition by Bridlington Art Society is open for the second weekend of Open Studios located in the Priory Church. Opening August 16th until the 25th.
Monday – Friday 11-3 Saturday 10-4 Sunday 12-4
Priory Church,
Bridlington YO16 7BN
5. Bridlington Echo Gallery
Bespoke photographic gallery depicting stunning imagery taken by local photographers of Bridlington and the East Yorkshire Coast Line.
Please note Gallery open only on 16-17 August
70 High Street, Old Town,
Bridlington YO16 4QA
6. Bridlington Old Town Gallery & Info Point
The Bridlington Old Town Gallery and Information Point is a social enterprise gallery with 22 permanent artisans. Plus a guest artist space which changes monthly.
Open 7 days all year.
45 High Street, Old Town,
Bridlington, YO16 4PR
7.bylaurenward
I’m currently using two contrasting media; one caters to my more expressive tendences using encaustic to create colourful abstracts, whilst the other is more focused on the quiet mark making of a simple pen creating drawings of meaningful places.
49 Priory Crescent,
Bridlington YO16 7SE
8. Chris Attlesey
My current work is produced with found pieces of steel (scrap) I’m inspired by what presents itself. Includes work in support of “Me Too”, WWI subjects and other symbolic themes.
33 Partridge Close, Bridlington.
Bridlington YO15 3LQ
9. Gallery 49
Gallery 49 showcases a wide variety of artwork including paintings. prints ceramics and iewellery by Yorkshire artists in a two hundred year old listed Georgian building. All artwork is original or handmade. Open 10:30 – 4pm
I Market Place, Old Town,
Bridlington YO16 4QJ
10 Julie Folds
My current work explores a range of printing and mixed media techniques including lino, collagraphs, intaglio, chine colle, stamping and stencil. Some of my imagery is based on my photographs where I use photoshop to create a range of outcomes.
Open 10:30 – 4pm
I Market Place, Old Town,
Bridlington YO16 4QJ
11. Laurence Uttley
My work has always been inspired by the proximity of nature. Using its discards such as feathers and horsehair to decorate my alternative fired Raku ceramics.
7 Trafalgar Crescent,
Bridlington YO15 3NR
12. Leon Leigh
The process used to construct my pieces uses copper coated steel rods, heated to a melting point by passing off oxygen mixed with acetylene through a blow torch to create a temperature of 1450°C.
77a New Burlington Road,
Bridlington YO15 3HU
13. mlkwood.store
Mlkwood store showcases original contemporary artwork, artistic prints and greetings cards by local artists. In addition to crafted handmade ceramics, jewellery and unique objects.
12 High Street, Old Town,
Bridlington YO16 4PX
14. Mo Freedman
Beachcombing walks bring many rewards, the treasures I find speak of ships, the sea and the stories to be told. All materials are reclaimed / recycled from Cornwall to the East Coast.
102 Cardigan Road,
Bridlington YO15 3JT
15. Nigel and Rebecca Folds
Introducing Skid Row Pots by Nigel Folds and Midknight Mosaics by Rebecca Folds, together with more from the Bridlington Photographic Archive.
71 St John Street,
Bridlington YO16 7NN
16. Orinoco Art
With a focus on abstract realism using mainly oils, pastel and mixed media. With a love of colour, Karen explores the uplifting benefits of beauty in the world portrayed in art.
Unit One, Chapel Street, The Promenade,
Shopping Centre Bridlington YO15 2DX
17. Rosemary Abrahams
I am intrigued by the way paint affects a textured surface which I enhance with metals, varnishes, pearlescents and acrylics. I love vibrant colour and paint in a variety of styles including landscapes, abstracts and florals.
Studio Gallery, 15 Trafalgar Crescent,
Bridlington YO15 3NR
18. Laurie, David & Sharon Winter
We are 3 artists with very different styles. Happy to be opening our home studios and garden. Sharon works from her imagination whilst David paints from observation. Laurie is currently working on hand printed techniques.
19 Queensgate
Bridlington YO16 7ND
19. Sissy & One
Sissy & One creates a wide range of unique handmade gifts with a focus on injecting positivity and happiness into all of their products. Owner Nikita Roberts specialises in handmade earrings which have recently been featured on Coronation Street.
67 High Street, Old Town,
Bridlington YO16 4PR
20. Stephen Carvill
Sculpture, painting public art and lettering design. The sea, landscape, human figure and human condition are the inspiration.- Form, texture and movement are considerations. Creating ‘presence’ through intrigue and a playful yet sensitive use of materials is the challenge.
51 Priory Crescent, Bridlington
Bridlington YO16 7SE
