The second North Fife Open Studios event takes place on 5 and 6 May and this year it has grown to a record 26 artists. 

In Auchtermuchty visit Alison Strachan who creates mirrors in hard and softwood, watch blacksmith Jim Shears at work on his forge, see bags and other textiles by Lucymoose and visit the Stable Gallery showing work by local makers and artists.

Laura Appéré, based in Dunshelt, combines vintage printed textiles with life drawing, while in Collessie, textile artist Marianna Lines makes wall hangings with natural dyes inspired by pictish and celtic carved stones. 

There are six artists based in studios in the Steeple, the new arts centre in Newburgh, including a ceramicist. 

In Cupar Dominique Robertson designs one-off scarves and bags in silk, linen, cotton, fake fur and wool.  The stained glass studio of Liz Rowley is open in Gauldry where they restore old windows and create contemporary kiln formed pieces.

A wealth of talent also lies hidden in Newport-in-Tay where you can visit jeweller Dot Sim, ceramicist Susan Basham, Helen Gallogly fashion and interior textile designs and Jane Keith printed textiles.  Jane’s silk ties are inspired by the landscape and seascape of the Western Isles and her clients include newsreader Jon Snow, comedian Lenny Henry and actor Matthew Perry.

Open Studios North Fife takes place on 5 and 6 May 2007 between 10am and 6pm on the Saturday and 11am and 5pm on the Sunday.  For more information or to request a brochure visit www.openstudiosfife.co.uk  or contact Alison Strachan on 01337 827 087 e-mail manda.strachan@btinternet.com

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