Discover Ilkley’s creative side at Open Studios Weekend

Work from Libby Jubb [top] and Sarah Carroll [bottom]

15 local artists open their studios, homes and workspaces to the public on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 October.

Art lovers, curious visitors and anyone with an interest in creativity are invited to step inside the working worlds of these artists during Ilkley Arts Open Studios Weekend.

The special weekend offers a unique opportunity to discover an inspiring range of art, craft and design, meet the artists behind the work, and see first-hand where and how their creations come to life. Visitors will also have the chance to purchase original work directly from the artists.

From handmade jewellery and ceramics to printmaking, textiles, mixed-media creations and paintings in a variety of styles, the participating artists showcase the breadth of creative talent in the local area.

Visitors are encouraged to begin their journey at the Open Studios Hub at Ilkley Arts Studio in Castle Yard, open from 10am to 4pm on both days. The hub will provide artist information and help visitors plan their own routes around the participating studios and venues.

Work from Christine Pilgrem [top] and Emma Draper [bottom]

Full details of all participating artists and locations, together with an interactive map to help visitors navigate the weekend, are available at ilkleyarts.org/openstudios. A printable map will also be available.

This year's Open Studios Weekend features 15 artists working across a diverse range of disciplines:

• Libby Jubb – Handmade jewellery.

• Sarah Carroll – Freemotion embroidery.

• Joanne Tinker – Mixed-media art exploring repetition, miniatures and multiples.

• Linda Lewis – Drawings, paintings, ceramics and textiles inspired by nature.

• Rachel Sedman – Abstract oil paintings.

• Caroline Smith – People, places and moments in time, captured in oil, acrylic, gouache and watercolour.

• Kerry Stoker – Colourful abstract paintings and collages.

• Alex Jacob – Print, paint, collage and mixed media.

• Gillian Gilroy – Line drawings in a variety of media, including collage, monoprints and ink.

• Christine Pilgrem – Bold and colourful abstract landscapes.

• Emma Draper – Ceramic sculptures and pots.

• Kathryn Fox – One-off and limited-edition, hand-pulled abstract and photographic prints.

• Jill Boyd – Emotionally driven mixed-media visual art exploring memory and identity.

• Andy James – Abstract and semi-abstract works inspired by landscapes.

• Rebecca Carr – Paintings in chalk paint, watercolour and acrylic.

Work from Caroline Smith [top] and Kerry Stoker [bottom]

Visitors are also encouraged to include Ilkley Manor House in their weekend itinerary, where two exhibitions will be filling the galleries.

CONDUiT – Wharfespeed by Anji Timlin offers an immersive exploration of the River Wharfe, inviting visitors to engage with the river through an artistic lens.

Alongside it, A Path Well Travelled brings together work by up to 30 local artists in a celebration of journeys, landscapes and the paths that shape us.

For artist profiles, venue details and the interactive map, visit: ilkleyarts.org/openstudios