Name: Open Studios @ Marchmont Studios
Start: 2022-05-14T10:00:00+01:00
Location: Marchmont Studios

Open Studios @ Marchmont Studios

Marchmont Houseis an imposing 'Grade A' listed Palladian mansion built in 1750 and contains some of the finest Georgian and Arts & Crafts interiors in Scotland.Situated at the heart of the Marchmont Estate near Greenlaw in theScottish Borders, the house is only open to the public for alimited number of dayseach year, for tours and special events.It was awarded the2018 Historic Houses/Sotheby's Awardfor the recently completed seven-year restoration, which was described by the jury as "stunning".The goal is now to bring the house alive as'a home to Makers and Creators', celebrating innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship.Visitmarchmonthouse.comfor more information.

Marchmont House - a home to Makers & Creators

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.

Marchmont Studios

<h2>We are pleased to announce our first 'Open Studios' weekend for 2022 @ Marchmont Studios.</h2><h3> 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!</h3><h3>There will be a 'Makers Market' where local makers will showcase their works, plus a variety of catering outlets.</h3><h3>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.</h3><h3>Entry is FREE, but this year we are asking you to consider a voluntary donation of £3 per visitor to our charity partner <a href="https://marchmontmakers.org" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Marchmont Makers Foundation*</a> to support artist residencies and local community projects. Your donation will help the Foundation provide opportunities for creative exploration that would not otherwise happen.</h3>*Scottish Registered Charity No: SC048981________________________________________________________________________________________________About Marchmont StudiosSituated 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 <a href="https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-protection-levels/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">guidelines </a>on Covid19.To be the first to hear about all our events please join our <a href="http://eepurl.com/dcyoR5" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">mailing list.</a>

Above: by <a href="https://charlespoulsenartwork.co.uk" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Charlie Poulsen </a>in the Walled Garden<h3>On the same day...</h3><h3>...why not join one of our <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/outdoor-sculpture-tours-during-open-studios-marchmont-tickets-302117460457" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Outdoor Sculpture Tours</a>.</h3>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 feeTo avoid disappointment tickets should be <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/outdoor-sculpture-tours-during-open-studios-marchmont-tickets-302117460457" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">booked in advance</a>, 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<a href="http://www.themarchmontworkshop.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The Marchmont Workshop - Richard Platt &amp; Sam Cooper</a>North Studio<a href="http://www.artist.org.uk" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Michelle de Bruin</a> &amp; <a href="http://josephinecrossland.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Josephine Crossland</a>South Studio<a href="http://www.richardgoldsworthy.org" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Richard Goldsworthy</a>Upper Powerhouse<a href="https://garyandersonworkshop.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Gary Anderson</a>Lower Powerhouse<a href="http://www.awcontemporary.com/annabel-wightman/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Annabel Wightman</a> The Old Squash Court<a href="http://anna-king.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Anna King</a><a href="https://www.marymorrison.co.uk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Mary Morrison</a><a href="https://www.hayleymccrirrick.co.uk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Hayley McCrirrick</a>Claire WardThe Tower<a href="https://www.sararhys.co.uk" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Sara Rhys</a>The Common Room<a href="https://www.georgina-artist.co.uk" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Georgina Bown</a><a href="https://www.lougardiner.co.uk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Lou Gardiner</a>The SummerhouseKids Workshops with <a href="https://www.georgiefay.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Georgie Faye</a>Makers MarketAs well as our resident and visiting artists we have a Makers Market showcasing local makers and artists including<a href="https://www.julialinsteadglass.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> Julia Linstead</a>’s glass, <a href="https://www.paulineburbidge-quilts.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Pauline Burbridge</a>’s textiles, <a href="https://www.marthaellis.co.uk" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Martha Ellis</a>’ art, <a href="https://northumbrianstone.co.uk" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Luke Batchelor</a>’s stone carving and <a href="https://www.mariannehazlewood.co.uk" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Marianne Hazelwood</a>’s botanical painting as well as millinery from <a href="https://gingerandteal.scot" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Ginger &amp; Teal</a>. There are also two social enterprise stalls supported by the Marchmont Makers Foundation; <a href="https://www.retweed.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">ReTweed </a>and <a href="http://www.garvaldedinburgh.org.uk" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Garvald</a>, who provide spaces and skills for everyone to access their creative abilities.

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