Open Studios @ Marchmont Studios
This is a timed arrival ticket for the Open Studios on the 14th or 15th May. Open from 10:00 till 17:30 - bookable every 30 minutes.
About this event
We are pleased to announce our first 'Open Studios' weekend for 2022 @ Marchmont Studios.
A wide range of our resident and visiting artists will onsite to introduce themselves, show their work and possibly even sell some too, including quite a few new faces!
There will be a 'Makers Market' where local makers will showcase their works, plus a variety of catering outlets.
For your comfort and enjoyment we are limiting the numbers on site at any one time, and therefore a free timed entry ticket is required for each person on both days, which offers staggered arrival times 30 minutes apart.
Entry is FREE, but this year we are asking you to consider a voluntary donation of £3 per visitor to our charity partner Marchmont Makers Foundation* to support artist residencies and local community projects. Your donation will help the Foundation provide opportunities for creative exploration that would not otherwise happen.
*Scottish Registered Charity No: SC048981
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About Marchmont Studios
Situated just 500m from Marchmont House, and set around the old stables courtyard that were completely restored in 2020, Marchmont Studios are normally only open by appointment, however on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th May all the artists have joined forces and are hosting an Open Studios.
Important Information:
Tickets are FREE but must be booked in advance. Ticket holders and their party should arrive at this booked time. There is no set departure time, but we ask visitors to be respectful of those arriving after them.
Car parking is available 250m away. Accessible parking is available by request - please ask on the booking form.
All visitors should familiarise themselves with, and adhere to the current Scottish Government guidelines on Covid19.
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On the same day...
...why not join one of our Outdoor Sculpture Tours.
We are holding special tours on both days of the Open Studios weekend.
Limited to a maximum of 15 people, tours last around 60 minutes and include the recently renovated Walled Garden that is not normally open to the public. Our sculpture Collection has surely something for everyone, covering a period from the early 18th century to 2021, and including abstract work, classical figures to growing works and pieces inspired by the trees and landscape of the estate.
Tickets are £12.50 plus Eventbrite fee
To avoid disappointment tickets should be booked in advance, though a limited number may be available on the day. Ticket holders should arrive for the booked time, and they are very welcome to attend the Open Studios event after their tour, a separate ticket is not required.
Artists whose will be in attendance are as follows (click names for links)-:
The Marchmont Workshop
The Marchmont Workshop - Richard Platt & Sam Cooper
North Studio
Michelle de Bruin & Josephine Crossland
South Studio
Upper Powerhouse
Lower Powerhouse
The Old Squash Court
Claire Ward
The Tower
The Common Room
The Summerhouse
Kids Workshops with Georgie Faye
Makers Market
As well as our resident and visiting artists we have a Makers Market showcasing local makers and artists including Julia Linstead’s glass, Pauline Burbridge’s textiles, Martha Ellis’ art, Luke Batchelor’s stone carving and Marianne Hazelwood’s botanical painting as well as millinery from Ginger & Teal. There are also two social enterprise stalls supported by the Marchmont Makers Foundation; ReTweed and Garvald, who provide spaces and skills for everyone to access their creative abilities.
