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Artists’ Open Studios are a phenomenon that has swept the country, they present a direct route to the creative minds of the region with a warm, friendly environment in which to discover works of Art.

The Kirklees district is exceptionally fortunate to be home to a plethora of nationally respected creative talents, in vast array of disciplines: jewellery, textiles, painting, sculpture, ceramics and furniture. This is a rare opportunity to explore their private and personal spaces of spontaneity, innovation and deliberation.

HOST Huddersfield Open Studio Trail. Developed for the artists, designers and makers who take part in this annual event, to offer a forum for communication and networking. It's an opportunity for you to get involved and offer your support and ideas. HOST only works with the input from local creative practitioners & it will thrive with your continued support and intervention.

Over the last 2 weekends of September you are invited to visit Artists studios in and around Huddersfield

Opening Parties at each venue Friday 19th Sept 6-9pm Open Studios continue Saturday & Sunday 20th & 21st, 27th & 28th Sept 11am - 6pm.

Studios are often personal and private spaces, each one unique and individual, directly reflecting the character and persona of the artist.

I didn't know all these artists and workshop / studios existed until this event. They are places of contemplation, design, inspiration, isolation, collaboration, creation, construction, spontaneity, frustration, de-construction, relief, exhilaration and relaxation.

Some will be chaotic, others havens of calm. Some spaces are heaving with a mixture of creative folk all working side by side, while other sites offer undiscovered pockets of individual innovation and expression.

During HOST artists from around the region offer you a snippet of their world. The trail invites you to experience the variety of work in a range of different atmospheres. Enjoy.