Bucks Open Studios is the largest visual arts event in the region, and arts lovers can get stuck in all over again from Saturday (June 6), when the annual event returns for two weeks of colourful creativity.
In all, more than 500 local artists and makers will be opening their studios to the public with free demonstrations, hands-on workshops and exhibitions to engage with, and take part in.
Talent on show will include painters, ceramicists, glass workers, basket weavers, metal workers, wood turners, jewellery makers, book makers, photographers and silk makers.
25,000 visits were made to artist dens during last year's event, and organisers want to exceed that figure this time around.
“We're delighted to announce that 2015 is our 30th year,” said Bob and Ann Marshall, joint chairs of Bucks Open Studio.
“Buckinghamshire was one of the first ever counties in the UK to hold an Open Studios, and the event has grown in popularity year on year with both the public and participating arts and we now have over 200 venues spanning the length and breadth of Buckinghamshire.
“We are delighted that we are still able to offer the public a great way to experience the wealth of creativity that is very much alive and kicking in our towns and villages.”
They added: “It really doesn't matter if you're an art enthusiast or if you just fancy an interesting day out, you can see some fantastic and free demonstrations by talented local craftspeople and maybe even have ago at creating your very own masterpiece.”
For more details on the events, and those artists participating in Milton Keynes visit www.bucksopenstudios.org.uk
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