Summer Open Studios Weekend

Out of the Blue Abbeymount Studios are delighted to be opening our doors to the public again this summer for another exciting Open Studios weekend on Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd June from 12noon - 5pm.  

Come along to meet the makers in their studios and browse a wide range of original artworks and gifts. Everything is handmade by local designers and makers here in the heart of Edinburgh.

Fine art / painting / ceramics / illustration / animation / fashion / textiles / photography

There will also be a FREE raffle featuring exclusive prizes donated by Abbeymount Studios artists. 

With over 30 artists and creatives taking part, there really is something for everyone. Artists include Edinburgh-born printmaker Rob Stevenson Art, who transforms his photography with bold, bright colours. His work is shaped by the cities he's lived in and loved, blending precise imagery with the energy of larger-scale street art.

Also participating is Frances Priest, a leading figure in the world of ceramics with a distinct hand and a clear voice as to the relevance and power of craft in contemporary life. Ornament, pattern and colour sit at the heart of her creative practice.

The world of textiles and fashion is also covered with the work of award-winning designer Judy R Clark, famed for her exquisite hand tailored womenswear designs utilising Harris Tweeds, Scottish lace and antique fabric.

The poster for the Open Studios weekend was designed by Abbeymount-based illustrator Hannah Riordan. She enjoys depicting scenes from everyday life in a way that adds magic and vibrancy.