STUDIO ARTISTS
AT THE HEARTH
The Hearth has provided affordable studio spaces for eight resident artists and makers since 2004. Their disciplines include printmaking, textiles, ceramics, jewellery, metal clocks, painting and illustration.
They are inspired by the rich cultural heritage, landscape and wildlife of the North East of England. A visit to their studios offers a unique opportunity to see them at work and to purchase high quality, accessible artworks, made by experienced professionals. Our talented artists have been featured in national magazines, published books and been awarded public art commissions. They have raised the profile of the arts in the region with their exhibitions and biannual art fairs.
Our resident artists welcome you to visit their studios and to attend their practical and engaging workshops.
THE ARTISTS WELCOME YOU TO VISIT THEM IN THEIR STUDIOS
A studio visit provides you with an opportunity to meet the artist, learn about their studio practice and to purchase original artworks, greeting cards and gifts. Working to commission and bespoke services are offered by some. Artist's work can also be purchased from their own websites, details of which can be found within their biographies above.
REGULAR OPEN STUDIO DAYS
NO BOOKING NECESSARY
Four resident artists will open their studios 10.30 - 4pm on a Wednesday or Thursday giving you an opportunity to see their studio practice and latest work. Studio opening times can vary so please check the calendar below prior to visiting.
WEDNESDAY 10.30 - 4pm
David Holliday - Artist and Illustrator, Cathy Duncan and Rebecca Vincent - Printmakers and Jina Gelder- Wildlife Artist.
(This may be subject to change)
THURSDAY 10.30 - 4pm
Jess Kinnersley - Textiles, Mandy Patullo - Textiles and Printmaking, Melanie Hopwood - Ceramics and Jill Stewart - Jewellery and Metal Clocks
(This may be subject to change)
ARRANGE AN ARTISTS STUDIO VISIT BY APPOINTMENT
You are welcome to personally contact an artist to arrange a visit. To email or phone an artist find their details in the biographies above.
COVID SAFETY MEASURES
All visitors are requested to wear face coverings and to make you aware there is a limit in some studios of two visitors in a studio at any one time.