Joining Tilly and Primrose for their second market at the wonderful Kings Hall in Ilkley
More details TBC
Really happy to back at the The Hepworth Wakefield’s popular Festive Market.
They’ll be over 75 stalls each weekend selling candles, ceramics, cosmetics, gifts for children, homeware, jewellery, prints, textiles, stationery and food and drink alongside drop-in family activities, music performances and a seasonal menu in The Hepworth Wakefield café. You can find a full list of everyone who will be there here.
The market will take place at Tileyard North, the refurbished textile mill opposite the gallery.
Entry to The Hepworth Wakefield’s Festive Market is £2 / Free for Members and under 18s.
You can also get half price exhibition entry during the Festive Market weekends.
Exhibition entry is free for Wakefield District residents, Members and under 18s.
Lovely to exhibit at the wonderful Sunny Bank Mills, in there beautiful venue of the 1912 Mill. This year there will be over 60 artist at this great event, I hope you can pop in! For more information visit the website.
Sunday 10am – 4pm
Entry £3, free for under 12s
Joining Tilly and Primrose for their second market at the beautiful Victoria Hall in Saltaire
More details TBC
I'm super excited to announce that I'll be putting on another Mini Makers Fair at my studio in Rawdon this winter in the run up to Christmas.
This year I will be joined by two amazing Yorkshire maker Charlotte Whitmore Jewellery and Hilary Holmes Glass. You will also be able to see a full selection of my work and see where I print.
There is parking on the road nearby, please do not park on the driveway.
Open 11am - 4pm both days
Free entry
Looking forward to being at this event for the first time. This is a two day event, spread over two floors, showcasing approximately 30 makers from around the region and beyond.
A wonderful opportunity to meet the makers and buy ‘gallery quality’, handcrafted and original pieces of work.
Watch demonstrations & take part in 'have-a-go' sessions for all ages.
For more information and a list of stallholders go to www.designermakersmarket.co.uk
The Garden Rooms Café and Bistro open both days - bookings strongly advised.
Admission is free but a donation for Herriot Hospice Homecare would be gratefully received.
Free Parking.
Great to back to the lovely Hebden Print Fair and this wonderful town.
This is an annual print fair that celebrates the wealth of printmaking talent in the north, with a variety of printmaking methods including screen printing, etching, linocuts, risograph and more.
The fair is located in the centre of Hebden Bridge at the Town Hall which also has a nice cafe and views to the river.
Saturday and Sunday 11am - 5pm
So glad to be coming back to the seaside, and this wonderful event The Staithes Festival of Art and Heritage in one of my favourite places. I will be again exhibiting at Greystones, a 17th century grade II listed house that was originally a village inn called the Golden Lion – and reputedly a hotbed of smuggling activity!
I have come together with a great bunch of artists…
Caroline Brogden, contemporary jeweller (formally Sea Breeze Designs), makes beautiful hand made jewellery inspired by the sea in both silver and gold.
Charlotte Morrison makes ceramics inspired by vintage packaging and her most recent collection looks at paths and contours in the Yorkshire landscape.
Jillian Riley Designs producing porcelain vessels inspired by mythology and a passion for things that are a little on the dark side.
Visitors can walk the maze of lanes visiting these spaces as well as taking part in a programme of guided walks, workshops, talks and film shows. Heritage too plays an important part in the life of the village and will be celebrated in events and exhibitions throughout the weekend. There will be a vibrant programme of music ranging from street buskers to concerts. Visit the website for more details.
Friday 7pm - 8.30pm
Saturday and Sunday 10am - 5.30m
Free entry
Beautifully curated by Caroline Brogden the exhibition "Escape into Colour" brings together a wonderful selection of artists to exhibit with from across the North at this Pop-Up event at Bath House on the grounds of the lovely RHS Harlow Carr.
These events are always worth a visit so do pop in and enjoy the end of summer.
Lovely to be back at my old haunt of Kirkstall and back on Norman Row, this time at number 10!
This wonderful art trail really brings the community together and you can see what is being created on your doorstep and this year there will be 40 venues with almost 100 artists!
Get your map and plan your visit here.
Open 11am - 5pm
Really pleased to be back in Holmfirth and for the Art Week fringe at the beautifully renovated Nowhere which is tucked away on the lovely hidden Norridge Bottom, and definitely worth finding. I will be exhibiting there with Anthony Ratcliffe, James Bywood and Emma Lawrenson, and I can vouch for the delicious brunch also try the homemade cola too!
“One of the UK’s Largest Open Art Exhibitions, Featuring over 400 exhibitors and over 2,000 artworks, plus dozens of fringe venues across the local area with thousands more works of art and craft.
Holmfirth Artweek is a local event with a national reputation. The majority of the exhibitors are from this area but large numbers of visitors come from all over the country to view and to buy. It is astounding how much artistic talent there is locally and it is this that makes the event such a success every year.
In addition to the main Exhibition at The Civic, businesses and individuals in the Holmfirth area create exhibition spaces and open their doors to showcase the work of artists from across the region. The Fringe features an exciting and diverse array of work from photographers, painters, textile-makers, ceramicists, sculptors and more.”
For more details visit the website.
Preview
Sunday 7th July: 10:00 - 17:00
Opening times
Sunday: 10:00 - 17:00
Monday - Tuesday: CLOSED
Wednesday - Friday: 10:00 - 21:00
Saturday: 10:00 - 14:00
This year I’ll be back exhibiting at The Horsforth Walk of Art, exhibiting my work at Horsforth Brewery. I’ll doing a Show and Tell where you can have a look at how I create my screen prints from start to finish using visuals and some of the equipment from my studio, talk through the process, ask questions and see a drawing demo.
“Horsforth Walk of Ar is a free, community led, diverse and inclusive, creative festival that engages the entire community.
We aim to showcase creativity by local and almost local artists and performers in everyday and unusual spaces. It engages and inspires the community to have a go at art in all its forms.
In previous years we have seen upwards of 100 artists displaying and performing numerous art forms in over 80 venues around the popular Leeds suburb. High street shops, churches, woodlands, the park, garages, houses, sheds and caravans. There are no spaces we wouldn’t consider.”
For more details visit the website.
Explore the gardens large and small around these three beautful villages in mid-Wharfedale.
Locations will be open for teas, both days at Askwith Village Hall and at a different garden each day in Denton village. Come and see the artwork located in the two listed churches in Denton and Weston villages which are worth a look inside themselves. You will find me at Denton Church.
£5.00 adults cover both days, accompanied under 16s free. Tickets available from Askwith Village Hall or any open garden.
Open 2.00pm to 6.00pm
An exhibition at South Square which will explore the beauty of the West Yorkshire landscapes and landmarks through a series of screen prints, digital prints & paintings from local artists.
“As a popular pitstop and gateway to the South Pennines, take a step outside and enjoy the new summer air. This exhibition celebrates natural heritage, local historic landmarks and enjoying wildlife wherever you are.”
Exhibiting artist Sarah Harris (Shipley), Paul Kelly (Bradford), Gemma Bailey (Yorkshire), Ellie Way (Wakefield) and Anji Timlin (Haworth)
PLUS – Look out for the South Square shop stock revamp of new books and merchandise, based on the theme of local places to visit and getting out and about!
Opening evening on the 7th June 5-8pm
Back at one of my favourites at the wonderful Saltaire Arts Trail, the village is a very special place for me having grown up a short walk away and is also the inspiration behind a lot of my screen prints. This year on the May Day Bank Holiday Weekend.
You'll again find me at the Makers Fair which is held in the stunning Victoria Hall in the centre of the village. As usual there will also the open houses, demos, exhibitions and events throughout the weekend,
THE MAKERS FAIR IS ONLY ON SUNDAY AND MONDAY THIS YEAR!
Details TBC
The 2024 Craft Open exhibition is now open with a beautiful selection of ceramics, glass, textiles, wicker, jewellery and print from creatives across Lancashire and the surrounding areas. I’m very happy to have 5 of my screens part of this show
The exhibition will be on display in the Gallery Monday to Friday 10am-4:30pm and Saturday 10am-4pm. (Closed Bank Holidays)
This year I’ll be selling my prints at Otley Coffee Festival, a biannual event for the coffee-lovers’…I don’t like coffee but don't tell anyone!
As well as coffee there will also be a selection of Yorkshire based makers selling their wares….I’m classed as further afield so they like to keep things local!
So what is a coffee Festival?
“At a coffee festival you can enjoy finding out more about coffee and associated products, whatever your level of expertise. At a festival, you would typically be able to taste and compare coffee, watch, and perhaps participate in, latte art, coffee tasting competitions and brewing demonstrations. Coffee brands and merchants would tell you their story”
This years festival theme is ”The World in Your Cup. Both the talks programme and the exhibition will be based on that theme, considering how what we drink, eat, and buy can be better for us and the wider world in which we live.” For more details please visit the website here.
Tickets at £7 in advance, £9 on the door and Children 3 and under are Free
Always on to look forward to, I will be returning to the The Hepworth Wakefield Print Fair which will be held at the Tileyard North, a refurbished mill opposite the gallery.
There will be over 60 artists and collectives selling there work in linocut printing, mono-printing, screen-printing, collagraph, woodcut, risograph, cyanotype, textile design and more – alongside a selection of galleries which specialise in selling prints. For the full details please visit the Hepworth’s website here.
Over the weekend you can also get involved with printmaking workshops and activities.
Entry to the Print Fair is £2 / FREE for Members and under 18s. Tickets are available to purchase on the door. This also includes half price entry the exhibitions.
Always great to be at Sunny Bank Mills and back at Printed Bound, a celebration of contemporary print and artists’ bookmaking. The weekend will include workshops, demonstrations, food, drink and shopping in the beautiful mill in the heart of Farsley.
This year the event will be held in the stunning 1912 Mill and include over 50 printmakers, studios, artists and collectives with screenprints, monoprints, risographs, etchings, zines, handmade books and more.
There will also be home-made cake and tea, craft beers from Amity Brew Co’s pop up bar and the Mills’ food and drink outlets Mill Kitchen, Grumpys, Saint Jude, Farsley Fire and Smoke and Amity will also be open as usual.
The fair will be open 10am to 4pm, entry is £3 on the door or in advance (under 12s free). Free Parking.
The second of my two Mini Makers Fairs at my studio in Rawdon this winter in the run up to Christmas.
Come see myself and ten amazing Yorkshire makers across two weekends making, everything from textiles, jewellery, ceramics, bodycare, lighting, glass, fashion and of course print.
Here's the line-up:
A Northern Light - www.anorthernlight.co.uk
Charlotte Whitmore Jewellery - www.charlottewhitmore.com
Hilary Holmes Glass - www.etsy.com/uk/shop/HilaryHolmesGlass
The Print Lass - www.theprintlass.co.uk
The Stitch Society - www.thestitchsociety.com
Sarah Harris
If you're driving there is parking at the far end of the Emmott Arms car park, the entrance to which is on Billing View and then the studio is just a short walk away.
Really excited to be at Mek Summat - A Sort of Festive Art Fair in Saltaire, which is one I've always wanted to do but was never available. It's a cracking line-up so do check out and the venue is classic social club which I love! Entry is free but these good eggs ask for food bank donations if you can. Hope to see you there!
Always lovely to exhibit at the wonderful Sunny Bank Mills, in there beautiful venue of the 1912 Mill. This year there weill be different makers on Friday/Saturday and Sunday…you will able to see my work on Sunday ONLY so I hope you can pop in!
Christmas Market, a showcase of local artists and makers producing ceramics, jewellery, prints, homeware, original artwork and more! Expect over 50 local Artists and Makers a day, a children’s play space, print workshops, mulled wine and lots of Christmas spirit.
Friday 2pm – 8pm | Saturday 10am – 4pm | Sunday 10am – 4pm
Entry to the Market is £3 on the door (under 12s free).
Looking forward to being back at the The Hepworth Wakefield’s popular Festive Market.
They’ll be over 90 stalls each weekend selling candles, ceramics, cosmetics, gifts for children, homeware, jewellery, prints, textiles, stationery and food and drink alongside drop-in family activities, music performances and a seasonal menu in The Hepworth Wakefield café. You can find a full list of everyone who will be there here.
Them market will take place at Tileyard North, the refurbished textile mill opposite the gallery, and The Hepworth Wakefield. You’ll find me over in the gallery!
Entry to The Hepworth Wakefield’s Festive Market is £2 / Free for Members and under 18s.
You can also get half price exhibition entry during the Festive Market weekends, visitors can also purchase a £6 exhibition ticket to experience all that The Hepworth Wakefield has to offer this winter.
Exhibition entry is free for Wakefield District residents, Members and under 18s.
I'm super excited to announce that I'll be putting on two Mini Makers Fairs at my studio in Rawdon this winter in the run up to Christmas.
Come see myself and ten amazing Yorkshire makers across two weekends, making everything from textiles, jewellery, ceramics, bodycare, lighting, glass, fashion and of course print.
Here's the line-up and dates for your diary...
11-12 November:
Anna-Lisa Smith - www.anna-lisasmith.com
Caroline Brogden Jewellery - www.carolinebrogden.co.uk
Clare Paul Ceramics - www.clarepaulceramics.co.uk
Red Paper House - www.redpaperhouse.com
Woodside Cabin Soap - www.woodside-cabin-soap.sumupstore.com
Sarah Harris - www.sarahharrrisprints.co.uk
9 - 10 December:
A Northern Light - www.anorthernlight.co.uk
Charlotte Whitmore Jewellery - www.charlottewhitmore.com
Hilary Holmes Glass - www.etsy.com/uk/shop/HilaryHolmesGlass
The Print Lass - www.theprintlass.co.uk
The Stitch Society - www.thestitchsociety.com
Sarah Harris
“Join artist Sarah Harris on Thursday, Oct 26th, for 'The Big Draw: Lantern Workshop' at Cartwright Hall Art Gallery!
As part of The Big Draw Festival, our illustrated lantern workshop runs from 11am to 3pm, led by artist Sarah Harris of Sarah Harris Prints & craft volunteers.
In 2023, The Big Draw focuses on 'Drawing with Senses,' delving into how we process the world through our senses. Explore, Touch, Sight, Sound, Taste, and Smell in your creative work and drawings.
Join the world's largest community of drawing enthusiasts!
How will you incorporate this into your lantern for the parade the next day? Our artist and friendly art gallery volunteers will help you out. Don't forget to book a table at the Refreshment Room Café for lunch.
Thursday 26th October – Learning Room
The Big Draw – illustrated lantern workshop with artist and craft volunteers,
11 am to 3 pm FREE but booking essential.
Contact 01274 431212 or pop in the gallery to book.”
My work is currently part of the Handmade Christmas exhibition at the Bath House in the beautiful gardens of RHS Harlow Carr.
The show includes lots of wonderful handmade piece perfect for Christmas, so do be sure to pop in!
Great to back to the lovely Hebden Print Fair and this wonderful town.
This is an annual print fair that celebrates the wealth of printmaking talent in the north, with a variety of printmaking methods including screen printing, etching, linocuts, risograph and more.
The fair is located in the centre of Hebden Bridge at the Town Hall which also has a nice cafe and views to the river.
Saturday and Sunday 11am - 5pm
So glad to be coming back to the seaside, and this wonderful event The Staithes Festival of Art and Heritage in one of my favourite places. I will be again exhibiting at Greystones, a 17th century grade II listed house that was originally a village inn called the Golden Lion – and reputedly a hotbed of smuggling activity!
I have come together with a great bunch of artists…
Caroline Brogden, contemporary jeweller (formally Sea Breeze Designs), makes beautiful hand made jewellery inspired by the sea in both silver and gold.
Charlotte Morrison makes ceramics inspired by vintage packaging and her most recent collection looks at paths and contours in the Yorkshire landscape.
Jillian Riley Designs producing porcelain vessels inspired by mythology and a passion for things that are a little on the dark side.
Visitors can walk the maze of lanes visiting these spaces as well as taking part in a programme of guided walks, workshops, talks and film shows. Heritage too plays an important part in the life of the village and will be celebrated in events and exhibitions throughout the weekend. There will be a vibrant programme of music ranging from street buskers to concerts. Visit the website for more details.
Friday 7pm - 8.30pm
Saturday and Sunday 10am - 5.30m
Free entry
Back at this is quirky event, where artists transform pens into galleries from which they sell original works of art of all different styles and mediums, including new and established artists. This year there will be over 200 artists exhibiting.
Skipton Auction Mart is a functioning cattle mart there is an on site cafe will provide hot and cold meals and drinks.
To book your arrival time (some have sold out already) please visit the website.
Really happy to back at the wonderful Saltaire Arts Trail, one of my favourite events and in the very special place of Saltaire.
You'll find me back at the Makers Fair situated in the beautiful venue of Victoria Hall in the heart of the village. There are also the open houses, demos, exhibitions and events throughout the weekend, visit the Saltaire Inspired website for more information.
Starting times for the weekend are Saturday and Sunday at 10am – 5pm and Monday 10am – 4pm, £3 entry (trail guide holders and under 16s FREE)
Artists Caroline Brogden and Penny Hunt have brought together a wonderful selection of artists to exhibit with from across the North, from the Lakes Dales Moors to be part of this wonderful exhibition at the Bath House at RHS Harlow Carr.
Other artists include Charlotte Morrison, Hester Cox, Catherine Woodall, Folded Forest and many more.
So great to be back at Sunny Bank Mills and the return of Printed Bound, a celebration of contemporary print and artists’ bookmaking. Expect a lovely weekend of workshops, demonstrations, food, drink and shopping.
This year the event will be held in the 1912 Mill and include over 40 printmakers, studios, artists and collectives with screenprints, monoprints, risographs, etchings, zines, handmade books and more.
There will also be home-made cake and tea, craft beers from Amity Brew Co’s pop up bar and the Mills’ food and drink outlets Mill Kitchen, Grumpys, Saint Jude, Farsley Fire and Smoke and Amity will also be open as usual.
The fair will be open 10am to 4pm on Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd April. £2.50 entry on the door or in advance (under 12s free). Free Parking.
For first fair of the year and it’s one of my favourites, The Hepworth Wakefield’s Print Fair and it returns on in the beautifully renovated event space at Tileyard North, the refurbished mill opposite the gallery.
The fair will have over 60 emerging and established artists and collectives working in a vairiety of techniques including linocut printing, mono-printing, screen-printing, collagraph, woodcut, risograph, cyanotype, textile design and more – alongside a selection of galleries which specialise in selling prints.
During the event families can get creative with printmaking workshops and activities in the exhibition spaces, family activities are free for Wakefield residents and free with an exhibition ticket, which are half price all weekend. The gallery will also be showing short films exploring artists’ relationship to print.
Entry to the Print Fair is £2 / FREE for Members and under 18s.
During the Print Fair weekend, exhibition tickets are half price (£6) so that visitors can experience all that The Hepworth Wakefield has to offer this spring, including the last chance to see our major exhibition of Hannah Starkey’s photographs, including those specially commissioned in Wakefield.
Exhibition entry is FREE for Members, Wakefield District residents and under 18s
