farOpen - Forest & Rivers Open Studios

farOpen is holding its well visited art trail every July. The dates for 2027 are 3-11 July 2027. Our monthly newsletter will keep you up to date with the trail planning, but also with the exhibitions and workshops by our members. You can sign up at the bottom of our home page, www.farOpen.co.uk.

The art trail and our exhibitions are vibrant annual celebrations of the  creative talent around us and are run by local artists. Entrance is free to all venues/events.

Three exhibitions during the year showcase the work of our members.

Open to all artists, the art trail is a celebration of the quality and diversity of visual art found within the Forest of Dean and along rivers Severn and Wye. It includes ceramics, book art, drawing, painting, printmaking, enamelling, jewellery, paper art, photography, sculpture, stone carving, wood carving, wire work, pyrography, glass, cyanotypes, mosaics, decoupage, tapestry weaving, upcycled textiles, kinetic art, willow weaving, basketry, furniture, wooden kitchenware, artist film, silk ribbon embroidery, leather work, botanical pressings, laser engraving, silversmithing.

Venues range from artists’ homes, studios and gardens to pop-up exhibitions in churches, cafes, galleries, shops and other wonderful venues.

Visiting working studios provides a fascinating insight into artists’ creative space. What’s more, artists love to chat about their work and their inspirations; it’s even better if they can show, not just tell! What's more, many run regular workshops and demonstrations, if you wish to try some skills.

We hope you will enjoy visiting favourites and making new discoveries, as well as attending farOpen workshops and exhibitions.