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Val Barr paints very realistic paintings of animals and horses. This horse looks so real it's almost as if it were a photograph! >

Val Barr paints very realistic paintings of animals and horses. This horse looks so real it's almost as if it were a photograph!

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This wooden bowl by Angus Clyne is going to be exhibited as part of Perthshire Open Studios 2016.

This wooden bowl by Angus Clyne is going to be exhibited as part of Perthshire Open Studios 2016.

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This bench by Angus Ross is a real eye catching piece of art.

This bench by Angus Ross is a real eye catching piece of art.

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Askival of Strathearn is a bespoke kilt maker and restorer. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have visited and learned how to make your own kilt! The brilliant workshop in Perthshire will be open to the public for this year's 2016 Perthshire Open Studios.

Askival of Strathearn is a bespoke kilt maker and restorer. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have visited and learned how to make your own kilt! The brilliant workshop in Perthshire will be open to the public for this year's 2016 Perthshire Open Studios.

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Barkley Glass is kiln formed glass lovingly created by Jane Drysdale in Crieff, Perthshire.

Barkley Glass is kiln formed glass lovingly created by Jane Drysdale in Crieff, Perthshire.

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Caron Ironside Design uses design, textiles and all things pattern related to make hand screen printed contemporary homeware and accessories.

Caron Ironside Design uses design, textiles and all things pattern related to make hand screen printed contemporary homeware and accessories.

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Ceramics, Stone Carving and Printmaking at Corbenic In Birnam will be shown as part of Perthshire Open Studios

Ceramics, Stone Carving and Printmaking at Corbenic In Birnam will be shown as part of Perthshire Open Studios

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This amazing twist on the usual paper origami is Dee's Fabrigami. These unusual fabric covered boxes are great fun!

This amazing twist on the usual paper origami is Dee's Fabrigami. These unusual fabric covered boxes are great fun!

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Elly Peacock always made dolls for the children in her classroom. Now she makes the dolls from Scottish sheep wool.

Elly Peacock always made dolls for the children in her classroom. Now she makes the dolls from Scottish sheep wool.

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This beautiful painting by Freya Cumming will be available to see and buy as part of this year's Perthshire Open Studios.

This beautiful painting by Freya Cumming will be available to see and buy as part of this year's Perthshire Open Studios.

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This beautiful necklace and earring set is from Gillian Skene Jewellery. With a wide range of ornate pieces and designs you will be sure to find something that catches your eye.

This beautiful necklace and earring set is from Gillian Skene Jewellery. With a wide range of ornate pieces and designs you will be sure to find something that catches your eye.

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Ian Burnett the world class Highland Chocolatier will be taking part in this years' Perthshire Open Studio. His art is that of chocolate making and who wouldn't want to find out more about this!

Ian Burnett the world class Highland Chocolatier will be taking part in this years' Perthshire Open Studio. His art is that of chocolate making and who wouldn't want to find out more about this!

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Jamie Grant is pictured at Aberfeldy Watermill. He has spent the last ten years exploring the wildest reaches of Glen Lyon with an old Leica film camera. On these solitary walks, he looks beyond the views, capturing fleeting glimpses of the wonder of a Highland winter.

Jamie Grant is pictured at Aberfeldy Watermill. He has spent the last ten years exploring the wildest reaches of Glen Lyon with an old Leica film camera. On these solitary walks, he looks beyond the views, capturing fleeting glimpses of the wonder of a Highland winter.

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'Just Drifting' uses driftwood found at Perthshire beachs to make lots of beautiful pieces of art.

'Just Drifting' uses driftwood found at Perthshire beachs to make lots of beautiful pieces of art.

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This Kirkmichael Session House brings together a display of different styles of drawings, paintings, art and crafts brought together from members of the community. During the summer they organised art workshops for the local primary school to take part in the ‘Anne Exley’ Art Award Trophy and you will be able to vote on which picture you think is the best. This is last year's winning picture.

This Kirkmichael Session House brings together a display of different styles of drawings, paintings, art and crafts brought together from members of the community. During the summer they organised art workshops for the local primary school to take part in the ‘Anne Exley’ Art Award Trophy and you will be able to vote on which picture you think is the best. This is last year's winning picture.

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Margaret Evans painted this wonderful woodland scene with the dog and owner in the background. The colours are a great contrast and add reflection and reality to the picture.

Margaret Evans painted this wonderful woodland scene with the dog and owner in the background. The colours are a great contrast and add reflection and reality to the picture.

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This Coloured tree by Matthew Storstein has a contemporary feel and uses differnt lineage and colours to create an abstract finish.

This Coloured tree by Matthew Storstein has a contemporary feel and uses differnt lineage and colours to create an abstract finish.

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Woolshed31 has interesting fibres, yarns and indigo dyed fabrics to sell. They also help people find their own route into creativity by offering courses and workshops to get people excited about making things for themselves.

Woolshed31 has interesting fibres, yarns and indigo dyed fabrics to sell. They also help people find their own route into creativity by offering courses and workshops to get people excited about making things for themselves.

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Perthshire Open Studios

Started in 2008, Perthshire Open Studios is now in its 9th year and attracts a staggering 18,000 visitors annually. This year the event runs from 3rd – 11th September and will include over 200 artists across 139 studios, workshops and galleries.  All the workshops and galleries involved will be open to members of the public to see the artists at work and where everything is made. Some artists will be doing demonstrations, many providing refreshment and all guaranteeing a warm welcome.

There are seven coloured open studio routes covering Perthshire and Kinross. You can pick up a brochure or check online to choose a route or a particular form of art that interests you. Enjoy the cafes and places to eat that are on route and plan an enjoyable day out in the stunning scenery of Perthshire and Kinross. All of the Exhibitions and studios are free to visit.

There will also be a showcase exhibition at The Bield at Blackruthven running from this weekend of the 27th August untill 11th September. It will include examples of the work from many of the artists and makers who are participating in the Perthshire Open Studios event and is intended to be a taster to the main event by inviting and encouraging visitors to follow the route maps and getting out and meet the artists in their studios and workshops and enjoy the wonderful landscape that inspires their work on the way. This showcase will also feature the work of Scottish Artist Su Grierson and is kindly sponsored by The Strathearn Gallery in Crieff.

There will also be a second showcase exhibition running in the River room at Pitlochry Festival during September. Both this exhibition and the one at the Bield in Blackruthven will feature work from srtists involved in Perthshire Open Studios.

2016 Routes

Orange Route >>>

Lime Route >>>

Turquoise Route >>>

Plum Route >>>

Blue Route >>>

Green Route >>>

Red Route >>>

GALLERY PHOTOGRAPHER

This week's gallery is a mash-up of lots of different artists and designers work that will be taking part in the Perthshire Open Studios event.  To find out more about what will be going on check out their website >>>