Here's a little taste of all you'll be able to see in New Mills & Birch Vale next Bank Holiday weekend! There are 16 artists exhibiting across 7 venues as part of #HighPeakOpenStudios - we can't wait to see you!
Please check the website for details of venues and opening times:
https://highpeakopenstudios.lovable.app/
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Are you like me and love seeing ferns unfurling at this time of year? They dance in the wind like mini sculptures ready to pop and share their beauty. As a child I'd gently pull the tight coil open slightly and watch it spring back with anticipation.
I decided to capture these in a new jewellery surface design.
Find these and more of my work in Hayfield, venue 4 the May Bank holiday weekend. At Ashlar Studio next door to the Pack Horse Pub in the village centre.
There are 6 artists at our venue so do pop in for a warm welcome, browse and chat.
10- 4pm each day.
There are 8 other venues to see, so grab a trail map from one of the venues and explore!
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Artist of the Day: Steve Pollington
Today we are featuring the beautiful stained glass artistry of Steve Pollington. Steve’s creative process is uniquely bound to a sense of journey and exploration; all of his work is designed and meticulously crafted in his floating studio aboard the narrowboat Maggie.
Living a nomadic lifestyle along the canals of the UK, Steve draws endless inspiration from the shifting water, riparian wildlife, and seasonal flora that frame his daily travels. His pieces trap the vivid colors of nature within structured lead lines, catching and transforming the daylight just like the sun striking the water outside his studio window.
You can find Steve at Venue 4, located at the Whaley Bridge Uniting Church on 35a Buxton Road. Mooring up for the event, he joins a brilliant group of nine artists at this central location, bringing a luminous glow to the collective exhibition.
Whaley Bridge Open Studios takes place from Saturday May 23rd to Monday May 25th 2026. Be sure to visit Venue 4 over the Bank Holiday weekend to see how Steve captures natural light in glass and to chat with him about life on the water.
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It’s that painful time of year when I’m dealing with the mess before I open my door to friends and strangers alike! Painful because I am definitely NOT a domestic goddess😂#handmadeinhorwichend #highpeakartists #comeseeaboutme #stitchartist
Hayfield Open Studios is nearly here… and there are SO many brilliant artists, we can’t fit them all into one reel ✨
From the 23rd–25th May, as part of High Peak Open Studios 2026, 24 artists across 8 venues around Hayfield will be throwing open their studio doors.
Come and explore a weekend packed with beautiful art, ceramics, jewellery, illustration, leatherwork, stained glass, textiles and so much more. Meet the artists, wander the village, and discover creativity tucked into every corner 🎨
Maps and leaflets are available locally, plan your route and make a weekend of it!
#HayfieldOpenStudios #HighPeakOpenStudios #Hayfield #DerbyshireArtists #OpenStudios
Artist in the Spotlight:
Roya Sadeghi @artroya_2019 at Milestone Studios, New Mills @milestonegallery
About the artist:
Roya enjoys painting landscape, pet portraits and any form of painting that allows her to express her feelings and ideas.
About the venue:
Milestone Studios and Gallery is in the heart of New Mills. Four artists share the studio space upstairs, and the downstairs space boasts a changing programme of exhibitions & workshops. There is also a shop space featuring work by many local artists as well as art supplies.
📍Milestone Studios & Gallery
Unit 3, Rock Mill Lane, New Mills SK22 3BN
Opening dates and times:
Saturday 23rd: 10am–4pm
Sunday 24th: 10am–4pm
Monday 25th: 10am–4pm
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I love it when people want to continue their creative practice at home after attending one of my workshops. That's why I've made it even easier to crack on, by creating these Draw at Home Mandala Kits! They contain all the equipment you need, plus instructions on grid creation, details of my simple, 5 step mandala process and a practice sheet, all lovingly hand-crafted by me!
These will be available to buy over the next couple of weekends at @thecirclegatherings and @highpeakopenstudios and will be stocked @makespace_highpeak after that. You might also be interested in our next mandala art class, happening in New Mills on Sunday 28th June, 9.30am-1.30pm. No artistic experience needed! More details and tickets via link in bio!
Visit me at my studio on Sat May 23rd - to Mon 25th May. 11-4, the door will be open and the kettle will be on. High Peak Open Studios. Message me for the full address and directions in Chapel en le Frith @highpeakopenstudios@peakvisionarts@manchestercraft #handmadejewelleryuk❤️ #contemporaryjewellerydesign
Count down to Glossop Open Arts and our exciting exhibition from 23rd to 25th May at Bradbury House,Glossop.I’m looking forward to sharing my work alongside 9 other artists.All are welcome and there will be cake too!
There is magic happening @thepeakpotter studio HQ as everything starts to come together for @highpeakopenstudios - not long to go now!! This part of the process is so special. It’s alchemy, it’s magic, it’s praying to the kiln gods 🙌
Come and see Louise’s new work and meet all of the Peak Vision Arts group whilst you check out the wider arts trail. We are lucky to have so many creatives in the High Peak 💜
📍 89 Market Street, Chapel-en-le-Frith, SK23 0HX
📅 23-25 May
⏰ 10am -4pm daily
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Artist of the Day: Paul Morin
Today we are featuring the work of Paul Morin, a painter who masterfully explores the dramatic intersections of light and atmosphere. Paul often returns to the timeless themes of seascapes and landscapes, using these natural subjects to study colour harmonies and the complex balance of composition.
His paintings capture more than just a view; they capture a moment in time. Whether it is the play of light on a working boat or the shifting mood of a coastal horizon, Paul’s work invites the viewer to step into the scene and feel the environment. His use of texture and tone brings a classic, emotive quality to every canvas, celebrating the rugged beauty of the world around us.
You can visit Paul at Venue 1, which is his own creative space located at 20 George Street in Whaley Bridge. As the sole artist at this venue, it offers a wonderful opportunity to see a wide collection of his work in a dedicated, personal setting.
Whaley Bridge Open Studios takes place from Saturday May 23rd to Monday May 25th 2026. Make sure to stop by Venue 1 over the Bank Holiday weekend to meet Paul and experience these atmospheric paintings for yourself.
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Artist Feature of the Day: Hill House Ceramics
For today’s featured artist, I have the very special privilege of sharing a glimpse into the world of Zoe and Oscar Hill. This mother and son duo create exquisite ceramics that are a true testament to their unique bond and shared creative vision.
On Monday, I was invited into their home and studio in Chapel-en-le-Frith, and it was an experience that has stayed with me. Zoe and her husband Simon recognised at an early age that Oscar possessed a rare gift for three-dimensional sculpture. That talent was harnessed through the medium of clay, and today, the work they produce together is nothing short of remarkable.
Their ceramics are deeply influenced by nature, embracing both its perfections and its imperfections. Talking to them both was easily the highlight of my year and an experience that filled my heart with genuine joy. This is creativity at its absolute best, born from a relationship that is truly something to be in awe of.
I am certainly planning to invest in their work, both physically and metaphorically, and I encourage you to do the same. You can find Zoe and Oscar at Venue 4, located at the Whaley Bridge Uniting Church on 35a Buxton Road. They will be exhibiting from Saturday May 23rd to Monday May 25th 2026.
Make sure to visit Venue 4 during the Open Studios weekend to see these soulful pieces in person. It is an encounter you will not want to miss. That kind of heart-led connection is exactly what makes the Open Studios event so special. 🧡 Sue @twenty_2creations
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