Thank you to everyone who visited or participated our 10th Anniversary Open Studio Weekend in Arran this summer and who helped make the event such a great success!
This site will start being updated in spring 2023. In the meantime we’ve left 2022’s content online as both a reminder and a taster for next time!
See you at the next Arran Open Studios, 11 – 14th August 2023.
Studio 17 Spotlight: Karebell Designs by Karen Bell – Kingscross, Arran 🎨
Where paper and passion came to life. My very first Paper Cut— The serene Hare—was designed and hand-cut in 2015 and marked the beginning of an artistic journey rooted in patience, precision, and pure heart. 🐇
Next came the Cat… and soon, after my love for Arran bloomed into two breathtaking scenes, each one framed by my signature watercolour sunsets.
From wildlife wonders to island landscapes, every piece tells a story. Why not Step inside Studio 17 and discover Arran through my eyes—and learn the unique story’s and inspirations behind each piece of work.
📍 Kingscross, Isle of Arran
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🎨✨ Meet the Maker: Karen Bell of Karebell Designs
📍 Studio 17, Kingscross
Hello lovely people! 👋 I’m Karen, and I design and hand-cut intricate artworks from paper and card—each piece crafted with care (and a very sharp blade!). Some are delicate single-layer silhouettes set against watercolour skies, while others are multilayered marvels made from luxurious Italian paper. 🇮🇹✂️
Swipe to see:
🔪 My ever-faithful craft knife and a few of the blades it’s worn through
📏 The ruler and Rotring pencil I’ve had since my uni days—proper old-school vibes!
🦦 A peek at my latest project: a layered otter-in-progress (I’m on layer 5 of 9!)
Pop back tomorrow for more behind-the-scenes magic—I’ll be sharing new layers soon!
#KarebellDesigns #PaperArt #HandCutArt #StudioLife #ScottishMakers #WorkInProgress #OtterArt #CreativeJourney #behindthescenes
Thank you to @chameleonarran for your continued support. It is much appreciated.
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Scottish Rain- STUDIO NUMBER 12.
Landscape & seascape photographs of Scottish lochs, mountains & glens, taken in the highlands and west coast of Scotland.
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Don’t miss our very popular preview exhibition in Brodick Hall. An opportunity get a snapshot of work and practice you will see when you visit the studios in August.
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STUDIO NUMBER 9 JAN GRANT
Isle spinner
Jan Creates bespoke handspun, handwoven scarves, cowls and textiles. With unique combinations of colour and fibre. She uses Merino, Shetland, Bluefaced Leicester, Alpaca, Mohair, Cashmere Silk, Bamboo, Soybean
and even Pineapple!
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Meet artist Rob Stevens at Arran Open Studios 15th-18th August
STUDIO NUMBER 38 in Pirnmill
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PAUL MCGARRIE- STUDIO NUMBER 8
Paul is a glass artist fusing glass in many shapes and forms and colours, creating many unique pieces and stand alone sculptures.
Paul’s work also includes woodcarving.
Scott MacDonald
Studio7
Scott Macdonald’s oil & watercolour paintings often depict the rugged beauty of the Scottish Highlands & Islands or the urban environment of Glasgow. He uses a vibrant colour palette and bold palette knife and brushstrokes to capture the essence and atmosphere of these places.
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Island Porcelain studio 5 Tracy Gibson
Individual, ornamental figures depicting the wonderful array of wild-life surrounding the Arran coastlines and hills. Our pieces make unique keepsakes or gifts for friends or loved ones of any age.
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Alison Barr spinner and weaver.
Alison creates beautiful hand-spun merino and silk scarves. Her handwoven, hand sewn tweed bags are beautiful.
You can find Alison at STUDIO NUMBER 3.
Arran Open Studios 15th-18th August.
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Thank you to the Arran Gift Box for supporting us again this year.
