Tag: Open Studios Weekend

Exciting FREE open studios event returns to Out of the Blue Abbeymount Studios

Summer Open Studios Weekend

Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st June

  • Exciting FREE open studios event returns to Out of the Blue Abbeymount Studios
  • Featuring the work of over 30 artists from paintings to photography and illustrations to fashion
  • Meet the artists and makers and get the chance to win an original piece of art in a free raffle 

Out of the Blue Abbeymount Studios are delighted to be opening our doors to the public again this Summer for another exciting Open Studios weekend on Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st June from 12noon – 5pm.  

Come along to meet the local designers and makers in their studios and browse a wide range of original artworks and gifts. Everything is handmade here in the heart of Edinburgh.

Fine art / painting / ceramics / illustration / animation / fashion / textiles / photography

There will also be a FREE raffle featuring exclusive prizes donated by Abbeymount Studios artists. 

With over 30 artists and creatives taking part, there really is something for everyone. Artists include Edinburgh-born printmaker Rob Stevenson Art, who transforms his photography with bold, bright colours. His work is shaped by the cities he’s lived in and loved, blending precise imagery with the energy of larger-scale street art.

Also participating is up-and-coming wildlife artist Kirsten Mirrey whose work is inspired by the nature and wildlife around her growing up. The most recent collection of work spanning the past five years has been focusing on both exotic and endangered wildlife in a highly realistic style. Each piece is created “hair by hair” and can take many months to complete.

The world of textiles and fashion is also covered with the work of award-winning slow fashion designer Jen Byrne. Sustainability & ethics are at the heart of her process and inform every decision while impeccable quality and attention to detail are staples of the brand. Jen’s limited edition pieces reflect the changing landscape of a craft made using exclusively what can be found second hand or as waste textiles.

The poster for the Open Studios weekend was designed by Abbeymount-based illustrator and children’s book author Trista Yen. She works digitally but picked up her painting brushes again recently to explore more possibilities of illustration.

Out of the Blue Abbeymount Studio Manager Bob Guilianotti says: “We’re delighted to be opening the doors of Abbeymount to the public again for our Open Studios weekend.

“There’s an exciting choice of artists and makers to meet as well as the chance to explore this historic building. It’s a chance to meet our resident artists and makers as they demonstrate their work and discuss their inspirations.” 

Out of the Blue CEO Rob Hoon adds. “Out of the Blue are delighted that Abbeymount Studios artists take the trouble to show their expertise to the world.

“Open Studios is an increasingly popular event that illustrates the breadth of creative talent working away all year round” . 

Details of the Open Studios Weekend, as well as a list of participating artists and makers can be found on the Out of the Blue website.

Christmas Open Studios Weekend 

Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd December

  • Exciting FREE annual open studios event returns to Out of the Blue Abbeymount Studios
  • Featuring over 30 artists from paintings to photography and mosaics to fashion
  • Meet the makers, watch demonstrations and get the chance to win an original piece of art in a free raffle

Out of the Blue Abbeymount Studios are delighted to be opening their doors to the public again this Christmas for another exciting Open Studios weekend (their second of the year) on Saturday 2 & Sunday 3 December from 12 – 5pm.  

Come along to see their creative spaces, meet the makers and browse a wide range of original artworks and gifts. Everything is handmade by local designers and makers here in the heart of Edinburgh. It’s the perfect chance to get some Christmas shopping done, or perhaps to just treat yourself.

With over 30 artists and makers taking part, there really is something for everyone, from fine art, paintings and illustration to ceramics, textiles and photography.

There will be FREE art/craft/animation demonstrations and workshops taking place over the two days, plus a FREE raffle featuring exclusive prizes donated by Abbeymount Studios artists. 

Artists include Robin Paine who exhibited at The Royal Scottish Society of Painters in Watercolour’s winter exhibition, and was twice a finalist in London’s National Portrait Gallery Portrait Award. 

Her work is in National and International Collections and she has taught widely, with a specialty in drawing and painting from observation. Up-and-coming wildlife painter Kirsten Mirrey whose work for the past five years has focussed on both exotic and endangered wildlife in a highly realistic style will also be taking part of the two days. She’s also just completed her first successful solo exhibition at the Watson Gallery. 

Helen Miles represents the world of mosaics. Trained in Greece, Helen designs and makes mosaics for interior and exterior spaces, using a variety of materials from unglazed ceramic tiles to Venetian glass and found objects.

From ceramics, Frances Priest is represented in national collections including the National Museums of Scotland Edinburgh, the Fitzwilliam Museum Cambridge, the Victoria & Albert Museum London & the McManus Galleries Dundee. She has also been awarded The Wesley Barrell Craft Award and the Arts & Business Scotland Award.

Award-winning designer Judy R Clark is famed for her exquisite hand-tailored womenswear designs comprising of Harris Tweeds, Scottish lace and antique fabric. Judy was crowned Designer of Year at The Scottish Style Awards.

Her twin sister Christine Clark will also be taking part. She has been exhibiting internationally with group and solo shows in London, France, Washington and Edinburgh including a large commission for the Rohallion Care Clinic in Perth.

The poster for the Christmas Open Studios Weekend was designed by resident illustrator Rebecca Sheerin. She makes narrative illustrations mostly inspired by landscapes and the natural world. She starts by painting a watery base layer then adding the fine details with coloured pencils and crayons.

Out of the Blue Abbeymount Studio Manager Bob Guilianotti says: “Out of the Blue Abbeymount biannual open studios showcases the work of all 48 resident artists in an iconic building which is an arts and crafts creative hub right in the centre of Edinburgh.” 

Details of the Christmas Open Studios Weekend, as well as a list of participating artists and makers can be found on the Abbeymount Studios website.

Open Studios Weekend at Abbeymount Studios

Open Studios Weekend 

Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st May

  • Exciting FREE annual open studios event returns to Out of the Blue Abbeymount
  • Featuring over 30 artists from paintings to photography and mosaics to fashion
  • Meet the makers, watch demonstrations and get the chance to win an original piece of art in a free raffle

Out of the Blue Abbeymount Studios are delighted to be opening their doors to the public again this spring for another exciting Open Studios weekend on Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st May from 12noon – 5pm.  

Come along to see their creative spaces, meet the makers and browse a wide range of original artworks and gifts. Everything is handmade by local designers and makers here in the heart of Edinburgh.

Fine art / painting / ceramics / illustration / animation / mosaics / fashion / textiles / photography

There will be FREE art/craft/animation demonstrations and workshops taking place over the two days, plus a FREE raffle featuring exclusive prizes donated by Abbeymount Studios artists. 

With over 30 artists and creatives taking part, there really is something for everyone. Artists include wildlife painter Kirsten Mirrey whos work for the past five years has focussed on both exotic and endangered wildlife in a highly realistic style. 

Award-winning filmmaker Holly Summerson is one of several animators taking part. Her work includes short films, music videos, projections for events, interactive online art and community workshops. The world of textiles and fashion are also covered with the work of ByJenByre. She specialises in creating one of a kind reimagined fashion from vintage second hand materials.

The poster for the Open Studios weekend was designed by resident children’s print designer Blythe Mackenzie of Little Yellow Scribbles who will also be taking part on the 20th and 21st. Little Yellow Scribbles is a children’s textile brand specialising in vibrant, illustrated textile accessories and clothing.

Out of the Blue Abbeymount Studio Manager Bob Guilianotti says: “We’re delighted to be opening the doors of Abbeymount to the public again for our Open Studios weekend.

“There’s an exciting choice of artists and makers to meet as well as the chance to explore this historic building. It’s a chance to meet our resident artists and makers as they demonstrate their work and discuss their inspirations.” 

Details of the Open Weekend, as well as a list of participating artists and makers can be found on the Abbeymount Studios website.