York Open Studios 2011

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Celebrating its tenth anniversary, this year's York Open Studios event has doubled in size. A record number of 119 artists will open their studios over two weekends in April, and talks, workshops and exhibitions are taking place at venues right across the city. Visitors have the chance to discover the passion which drives some of the UK's most respected contemporary craftspeople, such as ceramicists Jane Blackman, Peter Humpherson and Ruth King, stained glass artist Ann Sotheran, furniture maker Wilf Williams and Richard Whitelegg, an award winning architectural blacksmith who is also a jeweller. A special programme of talks, workshops and events will offer a unique behind- the-scenes insight into York's creative community. These include a chance to find out more about York Glaziers Trust, the oldest and largest specialist stained glass conservation studio in Britain. Contact Ruth King, 01904 706123, info@yorkopenstudios.co.uk