October 4th & 5th 2025
Step inside the creative world of Ilkley this autumn at Ilkley Arts Open Studios 2025. For one weekend only, over 20 artists will be opening their doors and inviting you into the spaces where their work comes to life.
Artists Profiles & Location Details
We have 20+ artists who will be opening their studios over the two days of our open studios event. You can find out more about each artist below and check their opening times. Each artist’s number matches a number on the map above, and artists with the same number (1A, 1B, 1C…) are at the same venue. All studios are open Satuday and Sunday, 10am - 4pm, except for Studio 15: Helen Brayshaw, who is open Saturday only.
All addresses in this list link to Google Maps, so you can easily find your way!
1. Joe McDermott
Ink and watercolour works. Figurative and still life.
ADDRESS: 14 Bridge Ln, Ilkley LS29 9HN (Level entrance with small step)
CONTACT: bridgelanestudio@icloud.com 0776-3780170
2. John Gamble
Figurative abstract paintings in oil and mixed media drawings on paper.
ADDRESS: 2 Castle Hill, Ilkley LS29 9DT (Ground floor studio with one step)
CONTACT: johngamblecreative@gmail.com 0796-8175153
3. Brett Cooke
Oil, acrylic and gouache. Figurative still life, semi-abstract and abstract.
ADDRESS: Attic Studio in No 6 Castle Yard, Ilkley, LS29 9PE (Two steps into the main house. Approximately 30 plus steps to attic)
CONTACT: elenabrett2@gmail.com 0781-3819277
4a. Libby Jubb
Handmade Jewellery Workshop.
ADDRESS: Cottage 6 Castle Yard Ilkley LS29 9DT (Ground floor, one small front door step)
CONTACT: ljubbjewellery@virginmedia.com 0790-5826078
4b. Sarah Carroll
Freemotion embroidery.
ADDRESS: Cottage 6 Castle Yard Ilkley LS29 9DT (Ground floor, one small front door step)
CONTACT: sec137@yahoo.co.uk 0773-926183
5. Joanne Tinker
Studio in the Tinker Gallery.
ADDRESS: Tinker Gallery 25 Church Street LS29 9DR (Ground floor studio with one step)
CONTACT: jo@joannetinker.co.uk 0794-9227312
6. Linda Lewis
Multiple media drawing/paintings, ceramics and textiles inspired by nature.
ADDRESS: Gallery at The Art Shop Hawksworth street Ilkley LS29 9DU (Level access via the gallery door)
CONTACT: l.lewiscreations@gmail.com 0759-0577746
7. Stitchytales / Aneeta Seshan
Stitchytales , unique free motion stitched embroideries.
ADDRESS: Mrs Duttons Wondrous Workshops 3 Church Street Ilkley LS299DR
CONTACT: aneetaseshan3@gmail.com 0796-9061385
8. Claire Baxter
Enjoy joyful storytelling prints and original paintings by Claire Baxter.
ADDRESS: 13 Leeds Road Ilkley LS29 8DH (One step into entrance of shop. All are welcome. Dog friendly!)
CONTACT: info@clairebaxterfineart.co.uk 0194-3818546
9. Emma-Jayne Emmott
Print-making and Painting.
ADDRESS: 8 Nile Road Ilkley LS29 8HJ (Access from the service road at the back of the property. Three steps into the house and studio.)
CONTACT: emjay9@hotmail.com 0776-4747649
10. Rachel Hinds
Oil paintings and prints (of older works)
ADDRESS: 7 Mornington Road Ilkley LS29 8JA (Stairs to studio)
CONTACT: rachelhinds28@gmail.com 0794-8972481
11a. Alex Jacob
Print, paint, collage and mixed media.
ADDRESS: 5 Belle Vue Ilkley LS298TA (There are steps. We have coffee and cake in aid of MacMillan)
CONTACT: alexjacobstudios@gmail.com 0772-4884773
11b. Sarah Cooper
Landscape painter.
ADDRESS: 5 Belle Vue Ilkley LS298TA (There are steps. We have coffee and cake in aid of MacMillan)
CONTACT: sarahlcooper26@gmail.com 0754-5632871
11c. Gillian Gilroy
line drawings in various mediums including collage, monoprints and ink.
ADDRESS: 5 Belle Vue Ilkley LS298TA (There are steps. We have coffee and cake in aid of MacMillan)
CONTACT: gillygilroy72@gmail.com 0777-9020324
11d. Christine Pilgrem
Bold and colourful abstract landscapes.
ADDRESS: 5 Belle Vue Ilkley LS298TA (There are steps. We have coffee and cake in aid of MacMillan)
CONTACT: Christinepilgrem@aol.com 0773-6364968
12. Caroline Smith
People, places and moments in time, in oil, acrylic, gouache & watercolour.
ADDRESS: 3 Wilton Road Ilkley LS29 9PG (Enter through the back garden, no steps)
CONTACT: caroline@casacazaz.net @carolinesmithsketcher
13. Juliet & Jamie Gutch
Sculpture in a variety of materials at our home studio
ADDRESS: 25 Lister Street Ilkley LS29 9ET (Fully accessible)
CONTACT: julietgutch@gmail.com 07960180920
14. Sussi Louise Smith
Naïvistic Magical Realism in watercolours. Visitors are kindly requested to limit the use of perfumes and scents due to allergies and migraine triggers.
ADDRESS: 9 Belmont Road Ilkley LS298PE (Narrow access and small steps)
CONTACT: sussilouisesmith@gmail.com 0746-0854544
15. Helen Brayshaw
Poured landscapes and still life studies. Open Saturday only.
ADDRESS: 3 Ben Rhydding Drive Ilkley LS29 8AY (Level access)
CONTACT: helen.brayshaw@icloud.com 0781-5536541
16. Andy James
Abstract and semi-abstract work based upon landscapes.
ADDRESS: 19 Moorland Avenue Baildon BD17 6RW (One small step into venue)
CONTACT: admin@andyjamesart.com 0771-1323340
17. Rebecca Carr
Landscapes and still life paintings in chalk paint water colour and acrylic.
ADDRESS: 9 Lidget Road Bradley W. Yorkshire BD20 9DS (Steps up to front door)
CONTACT: rebeccacarrartist@gmail.com 0773-8229541
Event Hub at Ilkley Arts Studio
Our event hub is open Saturday & Sunday 10:00am - 4:00pm both days. Plan your studio visits and find out more about each of our talented artists at our welcoming event hub on Saturday and Sunday at the Ilkley Arts Studio. You can view an event map, explore detailed profiles for each artist, and see a variety of examples showcasing their unique work.