Open Studios gives you the opportunity to meet local artists in their working environment, find out about how they work and should you choose, make a purchase direct from the artist.

Rachael Berry is a Portrait Artist working principally in oils.

Her bold yet delicate depictions of her subjects have a sense of familiarity, displaying her clear fascination for the nuance of expression. It is a dedication to detail that defines Rachael’s work.

A combination of recent successful exhibitions, a current vogue for portraiture and a well-managed web presence has seen an explosion of interest in Rachael’s work, triggering a steady influx of commissions from both the UK and abroad that should see her fully occupied until early in 2011.

There will be a Craft Tent in the Garden, felt making and pinhole camera workshops on the Saturday as well as a performance event on Sunday afternoon with music, magic and comedy from top Island performers, and also arts-based activities to entertain our younger visitors throughout the event.

Many of the Artists will be working at the studios throughout the event, on hand for demonstrations and available to talk about their work, much of which will be for sale.

Fri 23rd July - Mon 26th July - 10am til 6pm