Strathmore artists’ showcase

This weekend sees the inaugural Strathmore Open Studios take place.

Featuring the work of more than 30 artists and makers, Strathmore Open Studios takes place from Friday, August 26, to Sunday, August 28.

Various venues in Blairgowrie, Alyth, Meigle, Coupar Angus, Newtyle and Glamis will open their doors from 10am to 5pm each day, showcasing the efforts of talented makers and artists in and around the Strathmore area.

With everything from fine art paintings and print, to glass and ceramic work, fabric-based design, wood carving and stone scultures to explore, organisers say that there is something for everyone to enjoy.

And those behind the event are keen to point out that going along and visiting the venues is a great way to support local artists and makers after what has beena difficult couple of years for everyone.

The Barn at Mains of Rattray is among the venues taking part with several artists and makers showcasing their wares there over the weekend, including Maite Allwood from Knotty But Nice, Tea With Jud, Olivia van Hooft Art, Mary Meldrum Brown, Eileen Classon, Kristine Blackbourn and Mary Conacher.

Stewart Graham, Cornelia

Weinmann and Neil Paterson, will be at Sunnybank on the High Street in Alyth while Maria Nordgren, Christine Flynn, Janet Brellisford, Jilly Henderson, Lorna Radbourne and Leonie Garrett will be at Momentum Pottery on St Andrew Street in Alyth.

Also taking part are Lynne Fleming, Ron Dickens, Jonathan Mitchell, Lesley Garside, Kerstin Robb Ceramics, Graham Wands, Roz Arno-Button, Mairi Ewen, Annie Mclean, Elizabeth Watson, Heather Wadsworth, Jennifer Alford, Tricia Brown, Tom Wallace, Manus McGinty, Donna Balfour, Lesley Barnett and Sam Kennedy.

For more details see www. strathmoredesign.co.uk/sos.