MAA Artwork
Artist 9
Multi medium realism paintings, mainly been focusing on landscapes inspired by living in Scotland and growing up holidaying on Arran. Other subjects painted are pet portraits and wedding venues.
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!
Arran Open Studios on Instagram
STUDIO NUMBER 38- Nikki Harris
Nikki is showing her work in the Ormidale Pavilion in Brodick alongside Iris Russell who was show-cased earlier in our social media take-over.
Nikki is a potter based on Arran. Largely self-taught. “I’ve been developing my practice for the past two years, finding joy in the simple process of turning clay into objects for everyday use. I create wheel thrown and hand-built pieces inspired by the colours and textures of island life and especially love Raku.”
#arranopenstudios
#openstudiosscotland
STUDIO NUMBER 35- Ann Hume
My work includes my personal response to landscape and related themes as well as other subjects.
Inspired by landscape and natural forms, I interpret them in my own way, focusing on the movement and energy of what I am painting, exploring what the paint can do and creating surface texture. I work in a variety of media including oils, acrylics and water colour.
#arrantheartsisland
#openstudiosscotland
#arranopenstudios
ARTIST FRIENDS OF SANNOX-Studio number 33
This year we are featuring stained glass art on environmental themes by Andy Brooke. Also an all age interactive art trail on the theme of Creation.
#arranopenstudios #arrantheartsisland #openstudiosscotland
STUDIO 32- Lochranza Collective
(Not open Friday)
Lochranza Collective work includes: painting, jewellery, mandala stones, knotting, cards, ceramics, work using up cycled materials, textiles.
#lochranzacollective #arranopenstudios26 #openstudiosscotland
STUDIO NUMBER 31
New to Arran Open Studios this year, Christine Walker
Christine crafts a vibrant collection of decorative fused glass pieces. Floral and seascape themes capture the light and transparency of the glass.
#glassdesign #fusedglass #lochranza #openstudiosscotland #arrantheartsisland
STUDIO NUMBER 30 Ed O’Donnelly .
Large scale watercolour paintings indirectly responding to ideas around geology, archaeology, land and sea.#openstudiosscotland #openstudiosscotland #arranopenstudios26 #artandarchaeology
STUDIO NUMBER 28 Goblach Art - Rob Stevens.
Rob’s studio is set by the beautiful Goblach burn in Pirnmill. He works in
Mixed media drawing and sculpture specialising in ceramic sculpture. Inspired by the form, patterns and forces that shape the natural world. You’re in for a treat , the studio is jam-packed with creativity.
Alongside Rob is studio 29, Jane Greenstreet, featured a few weeks ago in our Social media takeover.
Without our advertisers our event would not be possible. Thank you Arran, a Sense of Scotland for your continued support.
Neighbouring Andy Lease in studio number 26 is STUDIO 27- Ruth Mae and David Samuels. Ruth’s work includes her delicate and sculptural wooden vessels. She is currently developing the making of sculptural forms in wire. David’s work includes furniture, bowed psalteries and is now developing small automata.
#arranopenstudios26
#woodmakers #isleofarran
The end of our artist takeover on social media has come, hope you have enjoyed their contributions.
We still have a lot of artists left to showcase, so get ready for lots of posts leading up to our event.
Please give them encouragement by staying engaged. We are so lucky, for such a small island to have so many artists and makers, is quite incredible.
First up……
STUDIO NUMBER 26 - Andy Lease.
Handcrafted hardwood furniture mainly inspired by the Arts & Crafts movement and Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Each unique piece is designed to combine strength with individual style. Commissions undertaken.
#arranopenstudios
#northayrshirearts
Open Studios Takeover Day 7
Senja Brendon Studio 36 - Denard, Glencloy Road, Brodick
Open 10-5pm Fri- Mon 14-17th August
Thank you all for following my takeover this last week. We are so lucky to have such a vibrant artistic community here on Arran.
Open Studios is such a fabulous way to see artists at work in their own unique environments.
Please remember that I am at a new venue this year and I’m looking forward to sharing some new and unseen work with you for this special weekend of art!
See you soon and thank you to Arran Open Studios for letting me hijack your page 🤠👋🏼