I love it when artists open their studios to the public. You get a real feel for the creative process and a chance to buy great art at straight from the maker, usually at a discount.
Kingsgate Workshops is one of my favourites and not just because it is in cycling distance to my home. They have studios and workshops across three levels of an old warehouse with ceramics, jewellery, textiles and paintings all created under one roof - as well as luthiers and violin makers!
This year they operated a barbecue in the yard, nice touch! read more