Shute Farm Studio opened it’s doors on Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd September for a special Open Weekend as part of art|works, an East Mendip art initiative, to show visitors some of the activities that go on there.

Visitors were able to explore the arts education centre whilst Tutors demonstrated stone carving, porcelain ceramics and raku firing, stem sculpture, wood carving, drawing, wood engraving, thrown and hand-built ceramics and printing.

Folk music was provided by Jane Harwood and Russ Stanley, who were also joined by their friends ‘Earthwards’ creating a magical atmosphere as visitors with their children enjoyed ‘hands on’ arts experience.