ARTISTS in the Crediton area have been showcasing their work as part of the Devon Open Studios programme. 

Jess Davies with some of her work from her series based on the ruins of Dartmoor Stone hut circles on display at The White Room in Crediton. AQ 2210
Jess Davies with some of her work from her series based on the ruins of Dartmoor Stone hut circles on display at The White Room in Crediton. AQ 2210 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Creatives across the county have opened their studio doors to welcome visitors for the event, which began on Saturday, September 7 and will run until Sunday, September 22. 

Jane Welsh, basketmaker, exhibited many styles of baskets she has made at The White Room in Crediton. AQ 2242
Jane Welsh, basketmaker, exhibited many styles of baskets she has made at The White Room in Crediton. AQ 2242 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

The White Room Creative Space in Crediton is exhibiting the work of as many as 14 artists and creatives.  

Tim Backhouse with sketches
Tim Backhouse with sketches in studio off Crediton High Street (Will Goddard, Crediton Courier)

Meanwhile, off Crediton High Street local artist Tim Backhouse is inviting the public to see his sketches. 

Abstract artist Lesa Gray
Abstract artist Lesa Gray’s studio near East Village is open to the public (Will Goddard, Crediton Courier)

Abstract artist Lesa Gray’s work is on display north of the town, and Carrie Clark’s local landscape paintings are available to see at her home in Cheriton Fitzpaine. 

Carrie Clark paints local landscapes
Carrie Clark from Cheriton Fitzpaine paints local landscapes (Will Goddard, Crediton Courier)

There are many more artists opening their creative spaces in the local area – you can find out more about Devon Open Studios, see full opening times and download this year’s guide by visiting devonartistnetwork.co.uk/devon-open-studios-2024/. 

Catherine West's Significant Seams studio
Catherine West's Significant Seams studio in Knowle (Will Goddard, Crediton Courier)