Artists Open
Houses May 2024
4,5 & 6 | 11&12 | 18&19 | 25, 26 & 27
Upcoming Events
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Mosaic Classes
Weekly mosaic classes at Luna Moon Mosaic Monday Evening classes 7-9pm, classes Tuesday morning classes 10am-12 £30 per class All materials and refreshments are included. For beginners and those with more experience.
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Attic Art Club – charity link
The Attic Art Club has a history of supporting various charities whenever we hold an exhibition. This exhibition we are supporting the Kent Surrey Sussex Air Ambulance Charity (KSSX). Representatives of the charity will be available to talk about their work and the importance of the air ambulance. Free entry and no booking required. All […]
Nipple Tassel Making workshop
Join us for a fun & exciting workshop run by Charlie Doodle. Create a pair of fabulous nipple tassels! Learn a new skill and take home your very own creation. Suitable for beginners or for those with experience. Saturday 4th May from 5-7pm at The Flamingo House in Hove. £35 pp includes all materials, tuition […]
Artist Talk / Emma Jesse
Every May weekend, daytime Adelaide Studio invites you to ‘VISION’ – exhibition showcasing sculptures and performances by Paulina Anzorge & evening SERIES OF TALKS by creatives whose voices impact our world views. Let us introduce: Emma Jesse Emma Jesse is a multi-talented filmmaker from West Sussex with a unique background blending English and Spanish heritage. […]
John Haywood – painter at play
Weather permitting, I’ll be splashing my watercolours about throughout the day in the charming garden at Jane Palmer and Friends artists’ open house. This is a rare chance to witness my artistic process up close, alongside the display of my finished works. This isn’t a formal timed demonstration but more of a drop-in/as-you-pass-by opportunity to […]
Attic Art Club Demonstrations
Wood Carving Demonstration by Wendy Quantrill Free entry and no booking required – all are welcome.
Attic Art Club Demonstrations
Demonstration of watercolour painting by David Hobden Free entry and no booking required – all are welcome
Make Your Own Platerscine Dog
Join Portable Open House creator Bryony and one of the POH artists @woody.and.spud to learn how to make your very own doggie statue! Drop by any time between 1 and 3 to make a doggie, tour the POH and check out Ilona’s beautiful shop. All creations have the opportunity to be added to the POH’s […]
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Tile Making Demonstrations
Tile maker Angela Evans is taking over the garage space at The Hidden House to show and demonstrate some of her tile making techniques. She will be pressing her fruit and vegetable tiles and will be happy to answer any questions.
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Jewellery Workshop Tour
Pruden and Smith are a Luxury jewellery designer and bespoke jewellers, blending a history of goldsmithing with nature-inspired designs since 1988. Book a gallery and workshop tour to learn everything there is to know about their award-winning designs, history, and the processes behind making each piece of their iconic handmade jewellery.
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Performance by Aisling Zambon
Aisling Zambon brings an ongoing participatory performance during the VISION exhibition throughout May weekends, inviting individual (adult) visitors to take part for a few minutes at a time. Playfully exploring the concept of existence apart from our human bodies. Aisling is a multi-disciplinary artist who worked as a theatre director for over 20 years, specialising […]
Attic Art Club Demonstrations
Demonstration by Jeanne Argent Free entry and no booking required – all are welcome
Attic Art Club Demonstrations
Demonstration of pastel painting by Wendy Standen Free entry and no booking required. All are welcome.
Spoon Carving Demonstration
On Sunday 5th May 11am – 2pm Annie will be demonstrating her spoon carving techniques and tools. During this session you will see her process as well as be able to ask questions. This is a lovely mediative practice that is a joy to watch and Annie’s passion for making is infectious. There are also […]
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Wheel Throwing Taster Session
Do you want to throw a pot on the wheel? We’d love to teach you how! We will be running pottery taster sessions every Sunday throughout May (5th, 12th, 19th, 26th). Each session will be 25minutes during which you will be given a quick demonstration before being guided through the processes of making a simple […]
Attic Art Club Demonstrations
Demonstration of wood carving by Wendy Quantrill Free entry and no booking required – all are welcome
Attic Art Club Demonstrations
Demonstration of painting by Carlina Oliver Free entry and no booking required. All are welcome.
Cheap rent? We got you covered
Sick of paying extortionate prices for rent in Brighton? Look no further, Devitt&Daughter Estate Agents have you covered (see what we did there..) Come for a group viewing of the Portable Open House’s luxury yet intimate studio apartment. This unique property could be your new home! Just a stone’s throw from the beach and local […]
John Haywood – painter at play
Weather permitting, I’ll be splashing my watercolours about throughout the day in the charming garden at Jane Palmer and Friends artists’ open house. This is a rare chance to witness my artistic process up close, alongside the display of my finished works. This isn’t a formal timed demonstration but more of a drop-in/as-you-pass-by opportunity to […]
Artist Talk/ David Herman
Every May weekend, daytime Adelaide Studio invites you to ‘VISION’ – exhibition showcasing sculptures and performances by Paulina Anzorge & evening SERIES OF TALKS by creatives whose voices impact our world views. Let us introduce: David Herman DOCUMENTARY DIRECTOR & EXECUTIVE PRODUCER A sophisticated documentary film maker with a gritty edge, David’s films are made […]
Fantastical Collage Workshop
Fantastical Collage Workshop £60.00 A two hour work shop with Sarah Arnett at her home during the Christmas Open House, includes tea and cake! I’m so excited to invite you to my home during the Brighton Artist Open House this May. If you came to the Christmas workshop, you can explore your collage techniques further […]
CALLING ALL ELVIS FANS!
IN CONVERSATION Bethan Roberts and Felicity Beckett 12TH May @ 4pm TICKETS ARE FREE – DONATION ON THE DAY TO SUSSEX NIGHTSTOP Graceland is the fifth novel by British writer Bethan Roberts. The novel fictionalises the childhood years of Elvis Presley with a particular focus on his relationship with his mother Gladys Presley . Roberts […]
Trisha Stone – Meet the Artist
I work with repurposed materials encompassing the themes of identity, cultural manipulation, and memory. Using materials and techniques alien to traditional repertoire, I seek to subvert the normal understanding of crafts and the making process. A short talk will introduce the 3 pieces the “Shoaling” Exhibition.
Andy Ash – Meet the Artist
I have curated a series of exhibits, including installations, objects and a sound piece in dialogue with the Regency Town House and its history . I use objects and sound to challenge and raise questions, to reflect and walk through time and space, to wonder, to consider other narratives, to imagine other stories, of exploitation, […]
Meet The Artists – Red Herring
A number of Red Herring Artists will be available to talk about their work and share their diverse creative processes
Turkish Marbling
Come and learn about Turkish marbling, with the amazing Ginger Marbler! Marbling is a centuruies-old technique that involves floating paints on the water and transferring the design onto paper or fabric.During the two-hour workshop, you will be introduced to the captivating art of paper marbling.Please come dressed comfortably and be prepared to let your creativity […]
BRIGHTON DRAWS MEN
Brighton Draws Men is thrilled to have received an invitation from Artist Open House Brochure Cover artist Sarah Arnett to host a special life drawing session at her Open House: The Little Picture Palace. We are in awe with the inspiring cover she has created this year. Join us for an evening of life drawing […]
Free Kids Workshop
Red Herring Studios members will provide materials and ideas to encourage accompanied children (5+) to interact with our exhibition “Shoaling” with some creative activities. Please click on the link to book a place: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/kids-workshops-tickets-883386170817?aff=oddtdtcreator
Christopher McHugh – Talk
Red Herring started out when 7 artists came together in late 1984 with the idea of establishing studios… all these years later, it’s a little of ‘the same but different’. The current members have mostly joined Red Herring since the studios moved to Portslade in 2018 and the Shoaling exhibition represents the first collective outing in quite some years. This talk explores […]
Meet the Artists
Several Red Herring Artists will be available to talk about their work and share their diverse creative processes
Andy Ash – Meet the Artist
I have curated a series of exhibits, including installations, objects and a sound piece in dialogue with the Regency Town House and its history . I use objects and sound to challenge and raise questions, to reflect and walk through time and space, to wonder, to consider other narratives, to imagine other stories, of exploitation, […]
Artist Talk/ Tamara Gordon
Every May weekend, daytime Adelaide Studio invites you to ‘VISION’ – exhibition showcasing sculptures and performances by Paulina Anzorge & evening SERIES OF TALKS by creatives whose voices impact our world views. Let us introduce: Tamara Gordon www. tamaragordon.com Social media and media in general is often divisive. However Tamara is advocating for media to […]
Fantastical Collage Workshop
Fantastical Collage Workshop £60.00 A two hour work shop with Sarah Arnett at her home during the Christmas Open House, includes tea and cake! I’m so excited to invite you to my home during the Brighton Artist Open House this May. If you came to the Christmas workshop, you can explore your collage techniques further […]
Free Kids Workshop
Red Herring Studios members will provide materials and ideas to encourage accompanied children (5+) to interact with our exhibition “Shoaling” with some creative activities. Please click the link to book a place
Meet the Artists
Several Red Herring Artists will be available to talk about their work and share their diverse creative processes
Christopher McHugh – Talk
As a painter, all my work is in some way exploratory – the outcome is always the product of an iterative, responsive process. In this case, the chance to make paintings considerably longer than I, was just too tempting and proved to be something of a rollercoaster in terms of the back and forth between […]
Adelaide Studio: Artist Talk/D
Every May weekend, daytime Adelaide Studio invites you to ‘VISION’ – exhibition showcasing sculptures and performances by Paulina Anzorge & evening SERIES OF TALKS by creatives whose voices impact our world views. Let us introduce: Ram Samocha Ram Samocha is an artist, curator and the founder of Draw to Perform, a Brighton based company for […]
THE EXPLODING TYPEWRITER
Niall Holliert – & Andrew Stuart-Buttle 19TH MAY Exploding typewriter Featuring words and music by Poet and Artist Niall Hollaert Alongside the visionary musician and Multi-instrumentalist , Andrew Stuart Buttle . These two incredible artists create a swirling , dynamic, profound blend of words and music that will leave you breathless, come and join the […]
Embroidered Photograph Worksho
A one-day basic course in embroidering contemporary or vintage photographs using simple stitches. The workshop will introduce you to the contemporary activity of embroidering photographs. We will use contemporary fashion images, vintage photographs, or family photographs (which you can bring). Suitable for beginners and the more experienced. Please click on the link for more information […]
Waxing Lyrical – Demonstration
Cold Beeswax as a medium for oil painting is an invaluable and often overlooked tool in an artist’s locker. This demonstration introduces some of its applications in oil painting, its unique and versatile qualities and the examples of its use in the paintings in the exhibition. Nick Gardener will demonstrate some of these techniques.
Drawing with Debbie Hinks
Debbie Hinks will be running a special Regency themed drawing session in the gorgeous setting of The Regency Town House on Wednesday 22nd May, 11am to 2pm. This is a fully tutored session with the brilliant Ruth modelling in Regency costume. There will be varied pose lengths with a coffee break in the middle (hopefully […]
Please Touch – Glazing Demo
‘Please touch’. Helen Rebecca will be showing the raw materials and techniques behind glaze chemistry. There will be items to handle and explore, showing the effects of heatwork in the kiln on materials.
Trisha Stone – Meet the Artist
I work with repurposed materials encompassing the themes of identity, cultural manipulation, and memory. Using materials and techniques alien to traditional repertoire, I seek to subvert the normal understanding of crafts and the making process. Trisha will introduce her three pieces in the “Shoaling” exhibition.
Meet the Artists
Several Red Herring Artists will be available to talk about their work and share their diverse creative processes.
Christopher McHugh – Artist
This event offers an artist’s response to the Shoaling exhibition and a chance for visitors to discuss their reactions to the show – the range of works on display and the interactions they have with the fascinating Regency Town House context. As it has been since its inception, Red Herring represents a real mixture of different skills, media, ideas and […]
Flower Crown Making Workshop
Join us for a flower-crown making workshop run by Charlie Doodle at the Flamingo House in Hove. Channel your inner Frida and become a garden Goddess! Choose from fresh or faux flowers, learn a new skill and take home your very own creation. Suitable for beginners, adults and children 10+. Saturday 25th May from 11am-1pm […]
Artist Talk/ Rupert Charmak
Every May weekend, daytime Adelaide Studio invites you to ‘VISION’ – exhibition showcasing sculptures and performances by Paulina Anzorge & evening SERIES OF TALKS by creatives whose voices impact our world views. Let us introduce: Rupert Charmak Award winning director, writer, producer and actor from Brighton. As a storyteller his work consistently touches on hard […]
Fantastical Collage Workshop
Fantastical Collage Workshop £60.00 A two hour work shop with Sarah Arnett at her home during the Christmas Open House, includes tea and cake! I’m so excited to invite you to my home during the Brighton Artist Open House this May. If you came to the Christmas workshop, you can explore your collage techniques further […]
Mosaic making workshop
Join us for a fun & relaxing Mosaic workshop run by Beauty in Broken. Create a heart or bird shaped mosaic. Learn a new skill and take home your very own creation. Suitable for beginners or for those with experience. Adults and accompanied children from the age of 10+ Sunday 26th May from 3-5pm at […]
Meet The Artists – Red Herring
Several Red Herring Artists will be available to talk about their work and share their diverse creative processes.
Artist Talk/ Pascal Dowers
Every May weekend, daytime Adelaide Studio invites you to ‘VISION’ – exhibition showcasing sculptures and performances by Paulina Anzorge & evening SERIES OF TALKS by creatives whose voices impact our world views. Let us introduce: Pascal Dowers Design and Arts Entrepreneur Critically acclaimed gallerist, carbon manufacturer & designer. Pascal is working across different sectors from […]