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Nicole Lyster

Nicole’s ceramic sculpture, ‘Harrow’ is a representation of her street: I live and work in Harrow, creating ceramic pieces in my garden studio, which I open to the public during Harrow Open Studios in June. This ceramic jar is a depiction of my street.

This exhibition invites residents of all ages to share their creative responses – whether through art, photography, poetry, or any medium that reflects their connection to Harrow. All submitted works will be displayed, celebrating the diversity, heritage, and spirit of our community.

White Cube Gallery Harrow Arts Centre, 171 Uxbridge Road, Hatch End, HA5 4EA

Thu 8 May – Thu 24 Jul 2025

FREE TO VIEW between 10am and 5pm week days

More information here

Instagram: @nlceramics

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We look forward to welcoming you this year from 14th – 29th June

You can download our Open Studios brochures here…

We will be opening our doors from 11am – 5pm on selected days – please see artists individual pages for their personal open days from 14th to 29th June 2025.

Click on any of the images below to view or download the brochures for current and previous Open Studio events:

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Life exhibition - Harinder Sahota
Life exhibition - Harinder Sahota

Harinder Sahota

Harinder’s work delves into the idea that the objects we gather throughout our lives can become extensions of who we are, deeply entwined with memory and emotion.

Her latest series focuses on people from her own community and the cherished items they hold close—featuring portraits of artist Ketna Patel, psychology student Anya Bhogal, yoga teacher Mita Shah, and concluding with a self-portrait. These four paintings will be showcased as part of a larger exhibition in Edinburgh this June.

26 June – 19 July 2025 | St. Margaret’s House, Edinburgh

More information here

Instagram: @harinder_artist @the.artists.pool

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Watercolour seashell painting with Kerry Slack during Harrow Open Studios at Harrow Art Centre

Unleash your creativity this June

with beginner-friendly watercolour taster workshops at Harrow Arts Centre, led by illustrator Kerry Slack. These relaxed, joyful sessions are perfect for anyone curious about watercolour – no experience needed and all materials provided!

You’ll explore fun, splashy techniques and create your own mini masterpiece to take home. Whether you’re visiting Harrow Open Studios for the art or fancy trying something hands-on, Kerry’s workshops are a wonderful way to dip your brush into something new. Three workshops to choose from, 2 floral and one summer seashells.

Find out more here

🖌️ Dates: Saturdays 14th, 21st & 28th June 2025
📍 Location: Harrow Arts Centre
🎟️ Book your spot here

Instagram: @kerryslackart

For more information and booking:
Book at kerryslackart.com

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Anniversaries exhibition

@Headstone Manor & Museum, Headstone Recreation Ground, Pinner View, Harrow HA2 6PX. Curated by Harrow Open Studios

The exhibition will run from Wednesday 28th May to Sunday 29th June 2025 (subject to change). 

Timings: Tuesday – Sunday, 10am – 4pm (last entry 3.30pm)

Title: Anniversaries

2025 is a year filled with significant milestones—the 60th anniversary of Harrow becoming as a London Borough, the 80th anniversary of VE Day, and the 200th anniversary of the modern railway.

In light of these historic occasions, the members of Harrow Open Studios have come together to create a diverse and inspiring collection of artworks that pay tribute to these Anniversaries, capturing the essence of our shared history while also reflecting their unique perspectives and interpretations.

Anniversaries invites you to celebrate 2025. Whether you are an art enthusiast, a history buff, or simply curious about the creative expressions of your neighbours, this exhibition promises to be a thought-provoking and enriching experience for all.

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Kate Thomas

A group exhibition in Hartslane Gallery on the theme Absorb/ Reflect. 5 artists showing work on this theme, including installation, prints, photographs and drawings.

Private View 4th April 5-8pm.

Exhibition open 5th-6th April 11am-6pm. Hartslane Gallery, 17 Harts Lane, New Cross Gate, London SE14 5UP

kateth@btinternet.com

Instagram katethomas_20

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Riecha Kapoor & Shalini Bharadwaj

Riecha Kapoor and Shalini Bharadwaj are showcasing their work in the Fresh at Fair in Cheltenham this Easter as part of Bydesign collective.

The By/Design Collective is more than an art group; it is a creative community brought together not by chance, but by a shared vision to elevate diverse voices and distinct artistic styles. From experimental mixed media to eco-conscious mosaic creations, the collective thrives on collaboration and the individual expression of each artist.

Fresh Art Fair Cheltenham ​ Private View 3rd April 2025, 5.30 – 9.00pm 4 – 6 April 2025, 11.00 – 6.00pm, Saturday, 11.00 – 6.00pm, Sunday 11.00 – 5.00pm ​ Location Cheltenham Racecourse The Centaur Building Evesham Road Cheltenham GL50 4SH

Booking Link : Fresh Art Fair Cheltenham

3rd April 2025, 5.30 – 9.00pm 4 – 6 April 2025, 11.00 – 6.00pm, Saturday, 11.00 – 6.00pm, Sunday 11.00 – 5.00pm

www.bydesigncollective.co.uk

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Colette Moscrop

Colette will be exhibiting her screen printed linen fabrics and kits at The Stitch Festival, stand J31. The Stitch Festival champions creativity with workshops, demonstrations, fashion exhibitions, textile installations, alongside exhibitors selling specialist craft supplies.

Spend the day re-stocking your stash, watching free catwalks, learning the secrets of dressmaking and more!

There has never been a better time to get involved in textile craft.

find out more : https://www.colettemoscrop.com/events

IG: colettemoscrop.

FB: colettemoscrop

20th March – 23rd March Thursday: 10:00 – 18:30 Friday: 10:00 – 17:30 Saturday: 10:00 – 18:30 Sunday: 10:00 – 15:00

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with Jane Anne Ryan

I will be running a silk painting workshop in the Verden Events Room in West House Pinner Memorial Park. Participants will produce a hand painted silk card

It is a 2 hour session ( part of the Coffee and Crafts programme) running from 12.30 to 2.30 pm on Monday the 10th of March

Instagram: @janeryanartist

For more information and booking:
Book at Heath Robinson Museum

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Life in the 1960s Young Artists Open Call

@The White Cube Gallery, Harrow Arts Centre, Greenhill Art POD and Headstone Manor and Museum. Curated by Harrow Open Studios

The exhibition will run from Monday 4th August to Friday 29th August (subject to change).  Work will be collected from Harrow Art Centre on 30th August

Submissions deadline: Friday 18th July 2025

Title: Life in the 1960s.

What was it like to live in Harrow in the 1960s, artists are encouraged to speak to the older generations who experienced work, play, school, music and dance in the 1960s.  Featuring art from local community members from 0-21 years, this exhibition has been inspired by the archives at Headstone Manor & Museum. This exhibition has been curated by Harrow Open Studios and supported by Harrow Art Centre.

DOWNLOAD A SIMPLE SUBMISSION FORM HERE

Details of Exhibition set up and running:

Young Artists who live in Harrow and the surrounding area from 0-21 yrs, what was life in the 1960s like?  This is an Open Call to create a piece of art that gives a sense of the 1960s in Harrow and how it was experienced by those who lived through it.  Speak to members of your family or community that experienced the 1960s, what are their feelings about that time.  The 1960s is an iconic era conjuring images of mini skirts, mini cars, psychedelic and soul music, bright colours and a desire for peace and love in the world?  Put your best creative side into action and paint, draw, collage, model, photograph (or whatever your chosen medium) your thoughts on, or heard experiences of, the 1960s.

You will be notified of acceptance between 19th – 21st  July 2025.

Exhibition Dates: Get in/ delivery of work Friday 1st August 2025.  Best place to deliver to is HAC white cube gallery, then we can sort art for different areas and hang at the weekend in the art centre and move works to green hill pod in one go and set that up on the Monday 4th August.

Rules for submission:

There is no charge for submissions.  This is not a selling exhibition; work is for display only.

You must be aged 0-21 years and either live or go to school/college in Harrow

When you have created your work,  email your completed submission form to harrowopenstudios@gmail.com, with a Clear photo of your artwork attached to the email.

Submission cannot be accepted if they are deemed to cause offense.  The art work will be displayed in a public area with no restrictions.

The work must be an original piece of art made by the named artist.

All forms of media are accepted, as long as the work comes with a means to show it. E.g. if it needs to be hung, it needs a hanging wire, if it is to go on a plinth, ensure your work is stable and will not damage the plinth, if it needs to be played through video or audio supply the machine through which to play it.

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