Five Open Studios

Artists Sally Castle, Rebecca Howard, Heather McAteer, Marianne McCaughey and Linda Saul will be opening their home studios to the public.

This local trail in Charvil and Twyford offers a range of jewellery, painting, drawing, prints and greetings cards in time for the festive period and beyond. All artists will be on hand to discuss their practice and answer any questions you may have about their work.

Saturday 23rd November 11am - 5pm
Sunday 24th November 11am – 2pm

About the Artists

Sally Castle is a designer and illustrator with a reputation for original hand lettering, linocut printmaking, environmental lettering and mixed media artwork. Her sketchbooks will be on display as well as limited edition linocut prints, greetings cards and Two Rivers Press books.

• 2 Wisteria Cottage, Ruscombe Lane, Ruscombe, RG10 9JP
• sallycastle.co.uk

Rebecca Howard creates paintings inspired by the natural world; she paints using oil on canvas. A studio visit will give you the opportunity to see both her processes and finished pieces. Many of these will be available to buy directly over the weekend.

• 57 Orchard Estate, Twyford, RG10 9LA
• rebecca-howard.co.uk

Heather McAteer specialises in graphite drawings and paintings which investigate themes of identity, memory and history reflecting on her formative years in Northern Ireland. She will have original works on paper, prints and cards available to view and buy.

• 22 Strathmore Drive, Charvil, RG10 9QT
• www.heathermcateer.co.uk

Marianne McCaughey creates handcrafted jewellery featuring gemstones, ancient artifacts and precious metals. As a geologist Marianne is inspired by the shapes, colours, and textures of the natural world as well as the allure and romance of ancient art and architecture. Jewellery will be on display to view and buy.

• 13 New Road, Twyford, Reading, RG10 9PS
• harmattanjewellery.com

Linda Saul creates works which focus on landscape and the environment. Her process involves the use of mixed water media and collage on paper.  Linda will have original artworks, including miniatures, available as well as prints and cards.

• The Gables, 14 Park Lane, Charvil, RG10 9TR
• lindasaul.co.uk