As we approach the weekend, don’t forget to you can visit some of the many artist studios that are welcoming the public as part of Isle of Wight Open Studios.
If you are an Isle of Wight artist opening your studios this weekend,
let OnTheWight readers know by taking an event feature. Find out more.
Below are some of our highlights for 2025.
Julie Sajous opens her Wellow Caravan Studio
Visitors can expect a wide selection of Julie Sajous’s vibrant new paintings, alongside stacks of sketchbooks, greetings cards and a display of students’ work.
A dedicated corner will showcase details of her new Algarve Sketching holidays.
Julie will open her studio on 23rd, 24th, 25th and 26th May, from 11am to 4pm each day. Find her at Pebbles, Wellow Top Road, PO41 0TB. Read more.
Sandy Kendall’s vibrant and playful works on show
Visitors will have the chance to view a wide-ranging collection of work that includes mixed media, painting, drawing and printmaking.
Sandy’s style is vigorous, colourful and often playful. Much of her work centres around the drawn figure. She has re-hung the walls of her studio with new pieces, all of which are available to buy at reasonable prices.
Sandy’s studio will be open from 10am to 4pm on Friday 23rd, 24th and 25th May 2025. Other days by appointment. Find her at Flat 9, The Colonnade, Lind Street, Ryde, PO33 2NE (entrance via the steps next to Dig for Vintage on St Thomas Street – look out for the bunting). Read more
Discover Sue Paraskeva’s unique porcelain and more
Sue Paraskeva’s exhibition will feature a curated selection of porcelain tableware, standalone vessels and new two-dimensional works.
Her practice combines traditional wheel-throwing techniques with experimental firing processes, including wood-firing and reduction atmospheres, to achieve distinctive finishes. Many of her pieces juxtapose a glazed interior with an unglazed exterior, highlighting the material’s natural qualities.
You’ll be able to find Sue and her work at Dotty in Ryde (7 Cross Street, PO33 2AD) from Friday 23rd to Monday 26th May, open daily from 11am to 4pm. Read more.
Explore diverse artworks at Peer Studios with Ventnor Artists Collective
Four members of the Ventnor Artists Collective will exhibit their work at Peer Studios in Ventnor: Melanie Ayres, Robert Carter, Mary King and Marilyn Mittelheuser.
Visitors will have the chance to meet the artists, learn about their creative processes, and purchase original artworks.
The exhibition offers a varied and personal look at the work of these four Ventnor artists. Visit daily from 11am to 4pm between Friday 16th and Monday 26th May at Peer Studios, 29a, Pier Street, Ventnor PO38 1SX. Read more.
Elizabeth Smith and Sue Lowday unite
Elizabeth Smith first fell in love with Ventnor in 2001, following many years spent overseas. Her work captures the distinctive architecture and landscapes of the South Wight, with a particular focus on its charm, character and occasional melancholy.
She works mainly in watercolour, returning to it as the medium that best expresses her view of this Victorian seaside town.
Sue Lowday originally trained as a silversmith and jeweller, but was drawn to leather from an early age, buying scraps from the haberdashery department of a department store in Hull.
Her journey into leatherworking began in earnest when a friend offered her some tools for sale. That moment sparked a lasting exploration of combining metalworking techniques with leather, forming and patterning the material in distinctive ways.
Visit from 17th to 25th May 2025, between 11am-4pm daily at Nightingales, Bonchurch Village Road, Bonchurch PO38 1RG. Read more.
art_house_life invites the public to visit their new studio
Isle of Wight artist collective, art_house_life, are welcoming members of the public to step inside their new working art studio at Osborne Stable Block, East Cowes PO32 6JU.
On show you will discover new artwork and works in progress by the family of five professional artists Albedo Marz, Jo Kori, Dominique Leoni, Seb Humphrys and Izzy Kori.
There is also a sound and installation collaboration ‘Wings’ with Krysia Mansfield
Visit during Isle of Wight Open Studios, art_house_life will be open Friday 23rd to Monday 26th May. There are two studio tours per day:
- 11am to 12.30pm
- 2.30pm to 4pm
Book a studio tour via the website or contact [email protected] (07563 689 755). Read more.
If you are an Isle of Wight artist opening your studios this weekend, let OnTheWight readers know by taking an event feature. Find out more.
