Staithes Festival of Arts and Heritage

Staithes Festival of Arts & Heritage has established itself as one of the friendliest festivals on the Yorkshire coast — a must-see weekend in the regional arts calendar.

Step inside a village like no other as the doors of cottages are thrown open, transforming Staithes into a trail of pop-up art galleries showcasing painting, print, ceramics, textiles, sculpture, photography and more.

Alongside the open studios, enjoy a programme celebrating Staithes’ rich history and heritage, including walks, talks, photographs and film shows.

Location: Staithes — 11 miles north of Whitby (TS13 5BH)
Contact:  info@staithesfestival.com

North York Moors, Scarborough Borough Council and Welcome to Yorkshire
Photo: Duncan Lomax

Photo: Duncan Lomax

Staithes Festival Artists Beginning with G

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Lesley Anne Greene

Lesley has been creating and exhibiting her stylised ,ceramic sculptures in galleries and ceramics shows throughout the UK for over thirty years. During this time she has received awards from both her peers and arts and crafts organisations.Her inspiration is taken from animal representations in folk tales, rhymes and mythology as well as personal encounters at home and abroad. Some of Lesley’s most recent works are informed by her frequent visits to the coast having relocated to East Yorkshire in 2015. All works are individually hand built in clay and fired up to three times in an electric kiln.

Venue: St Peters Festival Gallery

Medium: Figurative Ceramic Sculpture

Di Guttridge

I paint abstract landscapes using oil paints mixed with cold wax. This creates a rich medium that can be layered and manipulated using a range of techniques to produce work that is vibrant, colourful and textured. I am a regular visitor to Staithes, having owned a cottage here for over 25 years. It is both the subject and inspiration of my paintings, which I exhibit in the Staithes gallery.

Venue: Waverley House, High Street

Medium: Painting