On 21st & 22nd June and 28th & 29th June, Ailsa Read's art studio in Church Lane, Bardsey, will be open to the public from 10 am -5 pm or by appointment ailsaread1@gmail.com

Ailsa Read is a contemporary seascape artist. Her paintings are somewhere between contemporary and traditional, based on detailed observation, but also in trying to convey the spirit of the sea, recording its moods is a constant challenge,  and she always remains open to the possibilities of experimentation with different mixed media.

Get ready for a week of movement, creativity and connection at the NSCD Summer School!

Open to young people aged 12–17 (all levels) and adults aged 18+ (advanced level), this five-day experience is led by NSCD’s expert staff, alumni and guest artists.

With daily technique classes, creative sessions, and the chance to perform on stage at our on-site Riley Theatre, it's an exciting opportunity to dance, meet like-minded people, and explore life at a leading dance conservatoire.

Jane is one of 27 artists and makers taking part in this annual event.

Jane is a self-taught photographer and specialises in Equine and Wildlife Photography. Jane also enjoys capturing the beauty of Yorkshire and Outer Hebrides.

Jane’s images have been in newspapers, magazines and books and won numerous awards both in the UK and Worldwide and has achieved two distinctions this year DPAGB and EFIAP.

Jane will be exhibiting in Ailsa’s Studio in Bardsey.

TOFF (The Old Friends Factory) is a dynamic collaboration between two creative minds, Simon Mountford and Gary Launder, they blend digital photography and mixed media to produce striking artworks. With a passion for collage, stencil, and digital artistry, their work reimagines familiar scenes with bold textures and contemporary expression.

Laugh At Leeds is the premiere comedy course in the heart of Chapel Allerton. Running for over a decade and with glowing course testimonials from all students.  Begin your journey in comedy with a course ran by leading professionals in the north and meet like minded funny people along the way.

Next beginners Stand Up and Improv course beginning 23rd June!

Find out more and sign up here - https://www.laughatleeds.com/

Jackey is one of 27 people taking part in this annual event in and around Wetherby.  

Jackey is exhibiting her work in Walton Village Hall, along with 4 other artists.  She finds the contrast of light and shade in landscapes exciting and wants to convey that to people who view her work.  As an alternative,  she will be working on Wildlife. Pastel and watercolour are her favourite mediums but she has tried her hand at most mediums.

Lauri is one of 27 artists taking part in Artists Around Wetherby Open Studios this year, on the weekends of 21st, 22nd, 28th and 29th June. She will be demonstrating her work while the Studios are open. She is one of three artists in Collingham alongside Jill Neale and Sandra Dean. 

This year we offer refreshments for a donation towards our chosen charity Yorkshire Cancer Research. 

Map and download available here https://www.artistsaroundwetherby.com/

27 Artists and Craft Makers participating in the 'Artists Around Wetherby Open Studios' event taking place over two weekends in June '25, across six locations in and around Wetherby.

Phil Toft is a Landscape and Figurative Painter working in Oil and Acrylic paints. Inspiration is taken from his home county of Yorkshire and regular visits to the Northumbrian Coastline.

Toft is constantly striving to portray the atmosphere of a location and frequently  returns to a subject to explore the seasonal changes.