Artists and craft-makers welcome you into their studios to discover their work, how they make it, their inspiration, tools, materials and techniques. Around 80 studios take part, showcasing painting, ceramics, photography, print-making, jewellery, textiles and more. A vibrant visual art and craft open studios event covering the length and breadth of Dumfries and Galloway in South West Scotland, highly regarded as one of the UK’s most successful contemporary visual art and craft events. A wide variety of professional artists and makers throw open the doors of their studios over the late May bank holiday weekend. Visitors can get behind the scenes of artistic practice, experience artists and makers demonstrating and explaining their processes and inspirations, and have the opportunity to buy a piece of art direct from the artist. All studios are open 10am to 5.30pm, Sat 24 - Mon 26 May. Some also have evening openings - starting on Fri 23 May. Please see website for full details.