Sue Laird
I have always been creative and enjoy various forms of stitchery and art.
Venue: Salmon cottage
Medium: Creative stitch
Staithes Festival has established itself as one of the friendliest festivals on the Yorkshire coast – a must-see event in the regional arts calendar.
Doors of cottages are thrown open as pop-up art galleries in a unique selling exhibition.
Celebrating the history and heritage of Staithes with a programme of walks, talks, photographs, and film shows.
Staithes is 11 miles north of Whitby, TS13 5BH.
Contact us at info@staithesfestival.com.
Photos: Duncan Lomax, Jackie Ambrosini
Photo: Duncan Lomax
I have always been creative and enjoy various forms of stitchery and art.
Venue: Salmon cottage
Medium: Creative stitch
Professional artist and tutor based in the North Pennines near the mediaeval village of Blanchland I work in all media but mostly watercolour and acrylics. My subject matter is wide ranging including landscape paintings where I look at abstraction and design, still life mainly portraying the effects of light and colour and portraits ...in everything trying to catch the essence.
Venue: Anchorage, High Street, Staithes, TS13 5BH
Medium: Watercolour Acrylic Painting
Staithes is an artist’s paradise…it is mine! Based in Teesside I visit often and paint many scenes captured during my time there. My work also features local, iconic landscapes of the North East. I have original paintings, giclee prints, greeting cards and mini-canvases which proved popular last year. Robins are also a subject matter close to my heart and my Christmas cards will be available. I paint using acrylics and welcome commissions.
Venue: The Warehouse, Boathouse Yard, Staithes
Medium: Acrylics
I began felting a few years ago....and very soon became obsessed with it. I live in Scarborough and take inspiration from the beautiful surroundings x I have been married to my darling Jim for 43 years and we have 3 amazing kids and 6 even more amazing grandchildren. Having just retired I now have more time to follow my passion, and to take part in staithes art festival would just be fab x
Venue: First Floor, Betsy and Bo, High Street, Staithes TS13 5AQ
Medium: Felt artist
I taught myself to knit when I was a teenager. I love colour, knitting and design and now I am retired use my time to produce home accessories such as cushions, cosies for teapots, coffee pots and bottles alongside childrens jumpers. Living near the sea mean many of my designs reflect that and have a seaside vibe. I have been an integral part of the Staithes Museum team since it opened and sell all my products there.
Venue: Staithes Museum
Medium: Knitting
Im Beka in my spare time I love felt making. I'm inspired by nature and the beautiful place I live. I use 100% super soft merino wool to make wet felt scarfs, handbags, and book covers. I also make needle felted creatures such as hares, foxes, deer, seals and birds.
Venue: Staithes Museum
Medium: Felt