North Yorkshire artists to open their studios to the public

The artists will open their studios across the county to visitors during the Winter Open Studios weekend on Saturday and Sunday, November 1 to 2.

The event, organised by the artist-run collective North Yorkshire Open Studios (NYOS), offers a behind-the-scenes look at how art is made, with the chance to meet artists and purchase original pieces.

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Garth Bayley, project manager at NYOS, said: “Winter Open Studios offers a rare opportunity to see inside working studios and understand how art is made across North Yorkshire.

“It’s a chance to meet the artists, explore a wide range of practices, and find something original, whether that’s a piece of work or simply a new perspective.

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“We want visitors to see just how much creative talent there is in this region, often in unexpected places.”

Covering 3,000 square miles across North Yorkshire, the event will transform the region into a gallery for the weekend, with studios open in towns, villages, and rural locations.

Visitors can explore artists’ workspaces, see art in progress, and take home one-of-a-kind pieces—many of which make ideal Christmas gifts.

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The event caters to everyone, from those planning to visit just a few studios to those making a weekend of it.

It is the final event in NYOS’s 2025 programme, which aims to showcase and support artistic talent across the region.

Artists taking part include Harrogate-based Andrew Moodie, who creates expressive landscapes in soft pastels and wet media.

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He will display work in his converted garage studio and on the ground floor of his home.

Ceramicist Cath Little from Loftus will also take part, inviting visitors into her outbuilding studio, which houses two kilns.

She creates vibrant raku ceramics and is offering pre-booked sessions for visitors to decorate and raku fire a pot to take home.

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His work is inspired by a childhood spent in an industrial area surrounded by old tools and materials.

The event also highlights the diversity of creative spaces, from an artists’ community tucked away in the loft of a Victorian church in York to a studio with expansive views of the countryside in the tiny moorland village.

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