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
That’s the Open Studios Weekend over for another year! Many, many thanks to everyone who visited any of the studios over the four days. You are all greatly appreciated by the artist community on the island.
This website will start to be updated in the Spring, but in the meantime we shall leave this year’s materials live to whet your appetite!
If you would like to ‘save the date’ for next summer:
The Arran Open Studios Weekend, Friday 13th – Monday 16th August 2027
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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Another Arran Open Studios weekend concludes.
Thank you to all the artists for taking part and to the advertisers for your support. Most of all thank you to all the studio visitors who make it all worthwhile.
The committee will take a brief break but work is already beginning for next year, in particular our planned exhibition at the Maritime Museum in Irvine.
Keep checking into our Social Media and our website for details.
A Huge THANK YOU to all the wonderful businesses and organisations who have supported us again this year. Arran Open Studios is funded by artist fees and our advertisers , so without you it would not be possible.
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Our final day of Arran Open Studios 26.
Make the most of it by visiting studios in different parts of the island. We tend to have clusters of studios near and in the main villages but a trip north to Lochranza and Pirnmill, over to Machrie or south to Kildonan and Kilmory , or across the String road to Shiskine provides the opportunity for seeing parts of Arran which are more remote.
Have a great day.
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Some new pieces i have been working on lately , all made with oak and ready for indoor or outdoor use , really pleased with these , the angel wing is carved on both sides .
🎉🥳 WELCOME TO ARRAN OPEN STUDIOS WEEKEND. WE HOPE YOU ENJOY TRAVELLING AROUND OUR FABULOUS ISLAND VISITING OUR STUDIOS.
If you don’t yet have a brochure you can scan our QR code on the bottom right of the poster.
Have a great weekend🎉🥳
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VENUES 37 and 38 have a slight change for Friday. Still in the Ormidale Pavilion but for Friday only Iris, Nikki and Karen will be using the rooms to the left along the corridor from entering the building.
Saturday, Sunday and Monday will be in the main meeting room of the pavilion as advertised.
STUDIOS IN BRODICK
With one day until our event begins
14th-17th August, a wee reminder of some work you will see when visiting our Brodick venues.
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Venue number 33 Sannox Christian Centre.
Heading north from Machrie you’ll come to the wee village of Pirnmill . Pebbled beaches and peaceful views of Kintyre.
2 Studios there but both at the same location @gobhlach_art by the side of the pretty Goblach burn.
Then head up to Lochranza with its historic 16th C castle . After visiting the studios there, visit the Lochranza distillery and sample the whisky or have a drink or lunch in the Lochranza (community run )hotel.
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STUDIOS IN SHISKINE AND MACHRIE
Shiskine and Machrie are on the west side of the island. Stunning views over the sea, you can even see Northern Ireland ‘on a clear day’. A walk around Drumadoon point is a must , a visit to Machrie standing stones and the journey north from Blackwaterfoot takes you along beautiful coastline where you can spot seals , cormorants, and shags.
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STUDIOS IN KILDONAN AND KILMORY
Kildonan is a tranquil village in the south of Arran with views of Pladda island and Ailsa Craig. Great walk along the shore where you might spot some seals or otters.
On leaving Kildonan travelling south you will come to the small village of Kilmory. The first studio you will come to will be Kilmory workshop, watch for the signs on the main road. Next is Assja Baumgartner at Kilmory hall and further on beyond Lagg is the studio of Andrew Roi. Nearby is Lagg Distillery which is also worth a visit.
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