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Open Studios

Discover the work of some of North Berwick’s most Open talented artists as Open Studios returns for 2026.

This free-to-access trail features a diverse mix of work including wood sculpture, ceramics, contemporary painting, still life, abstract art, atmospheric seascapes, monoprints, jewellery, threadwork and more. As well as opening up their own studios, a small number of artists will be exhibiting in spaces across the town creating a wider trail to discover.

Studios and venues are open 11.00AM to 5.00PM, 31st July-9th August (unless stated otherwise).

1. Michel Rullière

11 Quadrant, North Berwick, EH39 4JZ

Michel – Quadrant Wood Sculpture – handcrafts unique, abstract sculptures from found wood and driftwood, working with the natural shapes, grain and cracks to create one-of-a-kind pieces that celebrate the beauty of the material.

Instagram: @quadrantwood

2. Mary Higgins 


9 St Baldreds Road, North Berwick, EH39 4QA

Mary makes hand-built and wheel-thrown ceramics in her garage/studio. She has an experimental approach to surface decoration – using textures, oxides, slips and glazes. All these elements react together in the kiln, creating individual, functional and colourful stoneware pieces.

Everyone is welcome! (but drive is quite steep)

Instagram: @maryhigginsceramics
Website: https://mary-higgins.co.uk

3. Alan & Alison Connell


14 Victoria Road, North Berwick EH39 4JL

A collection of original art, limited edition prints, cards and hand painted gifts inspired by our beautiful surroundings and created at our home studio on Victoria Road.

Wheelchair accessible

www.alanconnell.co.uk
Instagram: @frontdoorgallery

4. Mandy Little 


30A St Andrew Street, North Berwick, EH39 4NX

Working from her St Andrew Street studio, Mandy creates vibrant collages, paintings, and original artworks using recycled lobster creel wood and mixed media. Inspired by the sea, sky, boats, and coastal life, her work captures the colour and character of North Berwick in all weathers.

There is limited street parking within the street and a car park at the end of the street. Please note there are four steps and a handrail up to my front door. Please be aware that this is my home so space may be limited in my studio but please do come and see it.

Website: www.mandypaints.com
Instagram: @mandy.paints

5. Fee Dickson Reid, Georgina Bown & Trinket Pixie Jewellery


The Masonic Hall, 8/10 Forth Street, North Berwick, EH39 4HY

Fee Dickson Reid is known for her large atmospheric seascapes in oils, but will also be showing a wide selection of small mixed media sketches showcasing North Berwick and the sea during FBTS – a rare chance to pick up a more affordable piece of her work.

Caroline owns and runs Trinket Pixie Jewellery which is handmade, unique contemporary jewellery inspired by the wild Scottish coast and sea. Sentimental pieces to wear, feel, and be loved. Sea-inspired designs reflecting mindfulness and wellbeing, crafted for those drawn to salt air and the rhythm of life by the sea.

Award winning, East Lothian artist Georgina Bown works across monoprint, sculpture and drawing. Her practice is influenced by coastal environments and structural forms, resulting in bold, graphic works that explore balance, material and process.

Low step at entrance.  On street parking – limited

@feedicksonreidartist
https://www.feedicksonreid.com/

@trinketpixiejewellery
www.trinketpixie.com

@georginabownartist
https://www.georgina-artist.co.uk/

6. Holly Moore

17 St Andrew Street, NB, EH39 4NX

Most of Holly’s sketching and painting of dramatic buildings and street views are done on location and in all weather. Although based in North Berwick her drawing adventures take place all over East Lothian.

There are six steps from street level with a handrail and a further two steps at the front door. The nearest parking is in the Glebe car park at the end of St Andrew Street. All humans are welcome but dogs need to stay outside.

@hollychopsticks789

7. Roxy Russell

31st July, 1st, 2nd, 7th, 8th & 9th August
Steampunk, 49A Kirk Ports, NB, EH39 4HL

Roxy is an artist exploring our disconnection from the living world through slow, repetitive processes. Through installation and textile work, she focuses on the vulnerability and often overlooked presence of plants, questioning how we might reconnect with the ecosystems that sustain us.

Steps upstairs, but some work should be visible from downstairs

@roxyrussell.co.uk
www.roxyrussell.co.uk

8. Lynn Rodgie

31st July, 1st, 2nd, 8th & 9th August
14 Marine Parade, NB, EH39 4LD

Lynn is an artist living and working in both St Boswells and North Berwick, with a long standing commercial retail business on north Berwick High Street. She has her own gallery in St Boswells and her work is sold throughout the UK and beyond. She paints in oils and enjoys landscapes, florals, seascapes, cityscapes, west coast and North Berwick harbour. Formally known in the UK artworld as a Scottish colourist.

Easy access from front and back of property. Front Marine Parade and rear Coo’s Green. Also extra display space on first floor via external staircase with handrail leading from the back garden. No restrictions.

@lynnrodgieartist

9. Astrid Trugg

1st, 2nd, 8th & 9th August
9 East Road, NB, EH39 4LG

Astrid has been painting professionally for over 20 years, exhibiting her work in galleries internationally. This year she welcomes you in her space where she paints when she works from home, a short walk from the festival grounds into her garden. She will be exhibiting her still life and seascape paintings as well as giclee prints and monoprints.

A few small steps take you into the space, unfortunately there is no wheelchair access.

Instagram: @astridtruggart
Website: www.astridtrugg.com

10. Annie Green

1st, 2nd, 8th & 9th August
1 Smileyknowes Court, NB, EH39 4RG

Annie moved back to North Berwick two years ago and works from her garden studio. She paints abstracted landscapes often inspired by the East Lothian coast and countryside, using mixed media and acrylic paint. Her work begins life with real places, but her process also involves a distillation of memory, intuition and response to the materials, creating abstract landscapes rich with colour, texture and emotion. She exhibits in a number of galleries around Scotland.

Free unlimited parking. Flat access but narrow door to studio. Dogs and children welcome.

@anniegreen_art

www.anniegreenart.com

11. Jennifer Mole

2nd, 8th & 9th August
9 Victoria Rd, NB, EH39 4JL

Jennifer creates oil paintings of landscapes and seascapes, alongside wildlife art on maps and sea charts, plus the occasional wire sculpture. Her daughter Tilly will also be joining the studio, offering a range of handmade jewellery.

No dogs please.

Instagram: @jenmoleart

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