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 E

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Sophie Eaton

I am a local watercolour and ink artist inspired by the places I visit, with a strong focus on Whitby and the North Yorkshire coast. My work mainly focuses on landscapes and buildings, capturing familiar scenes with a loose, expressive approach. I embrace a slightly scruffy and distinct style that celebrates imperfection, reflecting how rough lines and marks can create something beautiful. Through my paintings, I show the character and charm of the places I love.

Venue: St Peters Centre, Church St, TS13 5DB

Medium: Watercolour and Ink

Students From The Northern School Of Art And Design Further Education

The work produced for the Staithes Festival has been created by a diverse range of students aged 17 to 77, studying on courses designed to support progression into Higher Education and creative careers. The cohort includes both first-year students and those in their second year of study. The School offers a wide variety of specialist courses, delivered by staff with extensive industry experience. The Northern School of Art has been rated Ofsted Outstanding for over 15 years. Last year achieves some of the highest achievement rates nationally. The students are really excited about this rich opportunity for others to see their creative journeys in such a professional and exciting local Festival and look forward to showing and discussing their work

Venue: Gulls Haven, High Street, Staithes

Medium: Mixed media

Kate Ellis

Kate Ellis is a ceramic artist based in York. Her creatures are hand built using earthenware or crank clay. Textures are added using cutters, modelling tools and lace. After a bisque firing underglazes are used to decorate the sculptures, with a transparent glaze applied to the eyes, beaks and claws to create definition and bring the pieces to life.

Venue: Bethel Chapel, High Street, Staithes, TS13 5BQ

Medium: ceramic sculpture

Emma Evett

Emma has been fascinated by glass since taking a bite sized course in York around 22 years ago. This inspired her to apply for and complete a BA in glass and Ceramics at Sunderland University. Her work is inspired by the structural patterns in nature, particularly seedheads but lately she has been experimenting with glass powders and enamels to produce landscapes and seascapes in glass. Being lucky enough to live between the North York Moors and the coast, there is always plenty of inspiration for her work.

Venue: Barras House Barras Square

Medium: Glass