Lochranza Collective
Artist 32
Lochranza Collective work includes: painting, jewellery, mandala stones, knotting, cards, ceramics, work using up cycled materials, textiles.
Welcome to Arran Open Studios 2026
Here you will find details of all the studios and artists/makers taking part in this year’s event.
Using the interactive map or the online version of the event programme (see buttons above) you can explore the range of techniques, artists and venues on offer this summer.
Here is a reminder of the key dates:
Preview Exhibition, Brodick Hall, Friday 10th – Monday 13th July 2026
The Arran Open Studios Weekend, Friday 14th – Monday 17th August 2026
Some of the studios are also open at other times throughout the year. These studios are marked in the list of artists tab with a wee calendar icon, 
on the Artists Page. Please do make sure to check with each artist before visiting as hours and dates may well vary by season.
If you are an artist or maker on the island who has not taken part this time and would like to discuss taking part in the Open Studios for 2027, please do get in touch. We would love to hear from you!
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And so our 5th Arran Open Studios preview exhibition in Brodick hall has come to an end. We have been having the preview exhibition each July since our 10th anniversary in 2022. It is always well received and we are grateful to all the visitors who attend.
This year we had a total of 376 people through the door.
We would like to thank all the artists for taking part, the committee for organising and hanging the exhibition, Caretaker Wyllie at the hall and each and every visitor who came in to get a flavour of the work you will see during our main Arran Open Studios event in August.
14th-17th August 2026
Please keep following our posts as we will be sharing more sneak peeks of our artists’work.
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This week it’s my turn to take over the social media. I’m Karen Bell of Karebell Designs.
Studio 37, Ormidale Pavillion, Brodick.
For me, a sheet of paper is where a story begins.
With a Degree in Art and Design, my creative career has included working as Arts Editor for The Northern Echo and within the design department at JCB. Today, through Karebell Designs, I create intricate artworks entirely from paper and card, each carefully cut by hand.
Inspired by nature, wildlife and places of special significance, my work often captures the landscapes of Arran, from Brodick Castle and Holy Isle to Glen Rosa, alongside wildlife and personal pet commissions.
My pictures have travelled as far as Canada, Germany and Australia, with visitors to Arran commissioning pieces that allow them to take home a personal and alternative view of the island.
Whether capturing a treasured place, a wild animal or a much-loved pet, each piece transforms paper into something personal — preserving memories and connections, one hand-cut layer at a time.
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EXHIBITION OPEN AGAIN TOMORROW , MONDAY 13th JULY 11-4
For some reason it states in the Banner that Sunday is the last day. These things happen, no blame attached.
GOOD NEWS! If you haven’t made it down to Brodick hall you have another day to do so. Or come and have another look!
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If you haven’t already visited Arran Open Studios Preview exhibition in Brodick hall you’re in for a treat when you do.
It’s been busy , over 200 visitors already. Open today until 4 tomorrow 11-4.
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Tim entertaining folks outside our preview exhibition in Brodick hall this afternoon. Delightful singing and playing his shruti box ( a new one on me, an Indian wooden instrument)
Day 2 of our exhibition nearly through, open again tomorrow and Monday 11-4
See you there! #openstudiosscotland
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A great first day for our preview exhibition with over 90 visitors and lots of nice comments. A few pics to whet your appetite.
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We were entertained yesterday by David Samuels playing his bowed psaltery which he made himself. Delightful.
Arran Open Studios Preview Exhibition
Friday 10th July- Monday 13th July 11-4
After a busy day in Brodick hall our 4th Arran Open Studios Preview exhibition is all set and ready to welcome you.
Exhibition opens tomorrow, Friday 10th July until Monday 13th. 11-4
Thanks to all the artists who have submitted, the helpers, the caretaker of the hall, Wyllie and special thanks to the gardener at the Douglas for supplying us with beautiful flowers.
Come and enjoy our exhibition.
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STUDIO NUMBER 5.
BLACK FOX STUDIO
Exquisite drawings of birds and animals, printing, etching, charcoal and glass created at Black Fox Studio. A range of framed Arran maps & charts is also available, plus a bespoke picture-framing service.
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STUDIO NUMBER 18
JAMIE MCNAUGHT
Born in Glasgow, Jamie McNaught studied Interior Design before gaining a BA (Hons) in Fine Art at Glasgow School of Art. studying Drawing and Painting and Printmaking. He went on to teach art in Glasgow at Glasgow Academy for 40 years before retiring. He now lives on Arran and enjoys painting the varied landscapes the island has to offer.
Jamie paints in oil and acrylic and enjoys using bright colours to create varying forms of mark making while creating images of local Arran scenes and boating. Interested in the works of David Hockney, Jamie also creates works using his iPad and often uses this source as an inspiration for his paintings.
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CHRISTIAN POMEROY -STUDIO NUMBER 14
The Clyde Model Dockyard was founded in 1789 to produce model ships for the Admiralty and, by the early 20th century, had evolved into a well-known hobby and model shop situated in the heart of Glasgow. For years, it produced model boats and sold accessories for the modelling hobby before it sadly closed down in the early ‘70s.
Refounded in 2001, and then left dormant for 22 years, the name has now been reacquired by Christian, with the intention of reviving the name into a manufacturer of high-quality models and kits.
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